Sting has confirmed that Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection! is heading to PC via Steam on June 29, bringing a trio of classic Super Famicom entries to a new audience. The collection previously launched for Nintendo Switch in Japan, and the upcoming PC release gives longtime fans and curious newcomers another way to experience the series’ unique mix of board game strategy, role-playing progression, and chaotic multiplayer competition.
This package includes three retro titles from the Dokapon franchise: Dokapon 3-2-1: Arashi o Yobu Yuujou, Kessen! Dokapon Oukoku IV: Densetsu no Yuusha Tachi, and Dokapon Gaiden: Honoo no Audition. Each game offers its own take on the formula that made the series memorable, blending turn-based movement, monster battles, wealth accumulation, and player sabotage into a format that can quickly turn friendly competition into total betrayal.
For players unfamiliar with Dokapon, the series is often described as a crossover between a traditional RPG and a party board game. Players travel across maps, fight enemies, gather resources, improve their characters, and try to become the richest or most successful adventurer. While there are plenty of standard RPG elements such as stats, equipment, and combat, the real appeal comes from direct competition. Rivals can interfere with each other’s plans, steal advantages, and create dramatic swings in momentum that keep every session unpredictable.
The first included title, Dokapon Kingdom IV: The Legendary Heroes, represents an early foundation for the series. It supports up to four players and centers on the core Dokapon experience: defeating monsters, exploring the world, and building the greatest wealth. It is the kind of game where smart planning matters, but luck, timing, and ruthless decision-making can be just as important. That balance between strategy and chaos is a major part of the franchise’s identity.
Dokapon! 3-2-1: Arashi o Yobu Yuujou adds its own flavor with character designs by Ami Shibata and additional modes such as Story Mode and Battle Royale. This entry leans heavily into the social side of the series, where alliances can form briefly before collapsing the moment a better opportunity appears. It is designed to create memorable multiplayer moments, whether that means a comeback victory, a devastating betrayal, or a last-second steal that changes the outcome of an entire match.
The third game, Dokapon Gaiden: Flame no Audition, offers a more compact and fast-paced spin on the formula. With smaller maps and one-way progression, it delivers a tighter experience where every move carries extra weight. The simpler structure does not remove the strategy; instead, it sharpens it, forcing players to think carefully about positioning, risk, and timing. That makes it a strong complement to the other two games in the collection.
The new PC version also introduces several quality-of-life features intended to make these older games more accessible and convenient to play today. Players will be able to save and load at any point, making it easier to enjoy longer sessions without worrying about losing progress. A rewind function is also included, allowing players to step back to a previous move and try again. This should be especially useful for those learning the systems or revisiting these games after many years.
Game speed options are another welcome addition. Players can freely adjust the pace from 0.5x to 3x, which can help streamline slower moments or make repeated actions move along much faster. The collection also includes recreated original manuals, giving fans a chance to explore the classic documentation that accompanied the original releases. In addition, the manual for Dokapon! 3-2-1 features bonus artwork, including rare character illustrations by Ami Shibata.
A manual mode is included as well, letting players view the manual while playing. That feature may sound small, but it can be especially useful in a retro compilation like this, where mechanics, menus, and systems may not be immediately familiar to modern players. Having reference material available alongside the game should make it easier to understand the rules and appreciate the design of these older titles.
One notable detail is that the Steam version is currently listed without English language support, matching the Japanese Switch release. That means players interested in importing the experience on PC may need some familiarity with Japanese or a willingness to navigate the games through experimentation and outside resources. Even so, for dedicated Dokapon fans, retro collectors, and players interested in unusual multiplayer RPG hybrids, the collection may still be an appealing release.
The PC edition also supports Steam Remote Play Together, which is a significant feature for a game built around competitive multiplayer. It allows users to enjoy the collection online with others even if local play is not possible, making it easier to recreate the series’ signature mix of friendship, rivalry, and total chaos across distance.
With three classic entries, several modern convenience features, and online-friendly functionality through Steam Remote Play Together, this release gives the Dokapon series another chance to shine on modern hardware. For players who enjoy retro strategy games, party-style competition, and RPG systems with a mischievous edge, this collection stands out as a distinctive addition to the Steam library when it arrives on June 29.
It may look like an RPG or a board game…
But underneath lies a anything-goes, free-for-all sugoroku RPG experience!!
Includes three classic titles — Dokapon Kingdom IV, Dokapon! 3-2-1, and Dokapon Gaiden: Flame no Audition — all in one package, now on Steam!
── Included Titles ──
• Dokapon Kingdom IV: The Legendary Heroes
The origin of the series. Experience the true essence of a sugoroku RPG with up to 4 players.
Defeat monsters and compete to build the greatest wealth.• Dokapon! 3-2-1: Arashi o Yobu Yuujou (Friendship That Stirs the Storm)
Featuring character designs by Ami Shibata, along with new modes such as Story Mode and Battle Royale.
Friendship and betrayal collide in intense, unpredictable battles!• Dokapon Gaiden: Flame no Audition
A fast-paced spin-off with compact maps and one-way progression.
Simple yet highly strategic gameplay makes every move count.Play Your Way
Enjoy Dokapon in your own style:
Take your time and play solo as an RPG
Compete with others to become the wealthiest player
The signature Dokapon experience delivers tension-filled moments of sabotage and comeback,
intense player interactions, and the thrill of stealing victory right from your rivals.A must-have collection for all Dokapon fans —
three legendary titles of chaos, friendship, and fiery competition.Friendship… eventually turns into betrayal.
…but that’s what Dokapon is all about.
New Features
Enhanced with new features for an even better experience!!
Save & Load Anywhere
Save and load at any point during gameplayRewind Function
Go back to your previous move and try againUp to 3x Game Speed
Freely adjust game speed from 0.5x to 3x at any timeOriginal Manuals Included
View manuals that closely recreate the original releasesBonus Artwork in Dokapon! 3-2-1 Manual
Includes rare character illustrations by Ami ShibataManual Mode
View the manual alongside the game while playing
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