Level-5 reveals its biggest Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup with Professor Layton, Decapolice, and Yo-kai Watch
Level-5 is preparing a major showcase for Tokyo Game Show 2026, and the studio’s booth is shaping up to be one of the event’s must-visit attractions. The company has confirmed a nine-title lineup for the show, featuring a mix of console, PC, and mobile games, including highly anticipated releases such as Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Decapolice, Holy Horror Mansion, and Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 will take place from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. For this year’s event, Level-5 says it is preparing its largest booth ever, designed with a theme-park-style layout, character photo spots, hands-on demo stations, video presentations, and limited visitor giveaways.
Professor Layton leads Level-5’s playable game lineup
One of the biggest highlights of Level-5’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth is Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The long-awaited puzzle adventure is currently scheduled to launch on December 10, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Visitors will be able to try an English-supported demo at the event, making it a major opportunity for international fans attending the show. Those who complete the demo will receive a themed mouse pad, though Level-5 notes that all giveaways will be available only while supplies last.
The New World of Steam has been one of Level-5’s most closely watched upcoming titles, especially among longtime fans of the puzzle-focused adventure series. Its presence as a playable demo suggests the game is moving steadily toward its planned late-2026 release.
Decapolice, Holy Horror Mansion, and Snack World: Reloaded will also be playable
Alongside Professor Layton, Level-5 will offer hands-on demos for several other upcoming titles. Decapolice, the studio’s sci-fi detective RPG, will be playable at the main booth. Players who try the demo can receive a pin badge set as a special bonus.
Holy Horror Mansion, described as a ghost-craft RPG, will also make an appearance as a playable demo. Visitors who test the game can pick up puffy stickers as a booth reward. This title is making its Tokyo Game Show debut, giving fans a first look at one of Level-5’s newer projects.
Snack World: Reloaded is another playable title set to appear at the show. Like Holy Horror Mansion, it will make its Tokyo Game Show debut this year. Fans who play the demo can receive a themed bandana.
In total, Level-5’s main booth will feature four playable games: Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Decapolice, Holy Horror Mansion, and Snack World: Reloaded.
Mobile games expand the hands-on experience
Level-5’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 presence will extend beyond its main booth. Two mobile titles will be playable at the neighboring NHN Japan booth: Pufflings: Journey Through a Fantasy World and Yo-kai Watch: Wibble Wobble.
These additions bring the total number of playable demos to six, giving visitors a broad look at Level-5’s upcoming and ongoing projects across multiple platforms. The mix of console, PC, and mobile experiences reflects the studio’s growing focus on reaching players across different devices.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is coming to PS5 and PC
One of the biggest announcements tied to Level-5’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 plans is the platform expansion for Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain. Previously announced for Nintendo Switch 2, the remake is now also confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain is a remake of the Nintendo 3DS RPG and will retain the original story while introducing upgraded visuals, new scenarios, and more Yo-kai to recruit. The expanded platform support could help bring the fan-favorite RPG to a much wider audience, especially players who missed the original handheld release.
The remake is expected to be a key part of Level-5’s ongoing revival of the Yo-kai Watch franchise, and its appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026 should attract strong attention from returning fans and newcomers alike.
Video presentations include Professor Layton remake and Inazuma Eleven
Not every title in Level-5’s nine-game lineup will be playable, but several will be featured through video showcases.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village Remake is scheduled for 2027 and will be shown during the event. This remake is especially notable because it will bring the mainline Professor Layton series to PlayStation hardware for the first time. The original game launched on Nintendo DS in 2007, and its return could introduce the classic mystery adventure to a new generation of players.
Level-5 will also present footage of Inazuma Eleven: Cross, a mobile tactical title connected to the long-running soccer RPG franchise. While details remain limited, its inclusion in the lineup shows that Level-5 is continuing to support one of its most recognizable series.
Limited postcards and Japan Game Awards voting
Visitors to the Level-5 booth will also be able to receive an exclusive postcard set featuring eight designs. Like the demo rewards, the postcard set will be limited and available only while supplies last.
In addition, attendees can vote for Level-5 titles in the Japan Game Awards 2026 Future Division. With several major games on display, including Professor Layton, Decapolice, and Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain, the studio is likely aiming for strong fan support during the event.
A major Tokyo Game Show moment for Level-5
With nine titles, six playable demos, multiple platform announcements, and exclusive booth items, Level-5’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup looks like one of the studio’s most ambitious event showings in years.
For fans of Professor Layton, Yo-kai Watch, Decapolice, Inazuma Eleven, and Level-5’s wider catalog, the booth promises a packed mix of nostalgia, new gameplay, and fresh reveals. As Tokyo Game Show 2026 approaches, Level-5 appears ready to make a strong impression with a lineup that highlights both its classic franchises and its next wave of original games.
