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Accidental 'Kuso Dungeon' Translation Gives Indie RPG a Viral Boost in Japan

A quick fix to a self-made Japanese Steam translation turned a crude title into roughly 2,000 extra wishlists.

Overview

  • Fix-a-Bug’s The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles briefly appeared in Japan as “Kuso Dungeon,” a phrasing commonly read as “crap dungeon.”
  • The error came from an unofficial Japanese translation of the Steam page that the developers created before a formal localization.
  • Japanese players and local media amplified the joke on X, rapidly increasing the game’s visibility in the region.
  • Developers said they corrected the title quickly, embraced the humor, and saw about 2,000 additional Steam wishlists as a result.
  • The game launched on October 23, 2025, and it currently holds a Mostly Positive rating on Steam.