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Viral Japanese Mistranslation Boosts Indie RPG as It Launches to Positive Steam Reviews

The corrected 'Kuso Dungeon' title mishap in Japan delivered roughly 2,000 extra wishlists for The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles.

Overview

  • The Japanese Steam title was accidentally rendered as 'Kuso Dungeon'—commonly read as 'shitty' or 'crap'—during a developer-made provisional localization.
  • The joke title spread on X in Japan and was picked up by local outlets, driving a short viral spike in attention.
  • Developer Paolo Nicoletti said the team quickly changed the title and later received an official translation from the publisher.
  • The episode produced an estimated 2,000 additional Steam wishlists, with tracking sites noting elevated wishlist activity.
  • The game launched on October 23, 2025 and currently holds a Mostly Positive rating on Steam, including praise from Japanese players.