- [SALE] 20% OFF Summer Sale on Steam! - 26 June 2026
Hello everyone! Ixill here! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Funimal is now 20% OFF in the Steam Summer Sale! ★Sale Ends: July 9 at 10:00 AM (PDT) / July 10 at 2:00 AM (JST) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Wow! This is our very first time participating in a major Steam sale since our launch!'Funimal' is a sliding puzzle game where you indirectly guide the adorable Funimals to their goals. Every single stage is guaranteed to be solvable within just 5 moves! With no time limits, you can sit back and play entirely at your own pace.It's a cozy logic puzzle game that you can enjoy thoroughly, whether you're playing solo or with your family during those relaxing days at home.We hope you'll take this opportunity to grab your copy of Funimal! Thank you so much for your support!
- Funimal Half-Anniversary! - 20 May 2026
Hello everyone! Ixill here!Today marks six months since the Steam release of 'Funimal'!We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has played the game, those who have just discovered us, and everyone who continues to support us.We are committed to working hard so that even more players can enjoy the world of 'Funimal'. Thank you for your continued support!🍙🍙
- [SALE] 30% OFF to Celebrate INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25 Selection! - 25 April 2026
Hello everyone! This is IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………To celebrate our selection for INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25, we are excited to announce a 30% OFF "Gratitude Sale" starting today, April 25, at 18:00 (JST)!★ Sale Period: April 25 (Sat) 18:00 – May 3 (Sat) 18:00 (JST)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Also, we are currently running a "Funimal" Merch Giveaway Campaign (Exclusive to Japan)!★ Entry Period: Until April 26 (Sun) 23:59 (JST)★ Watch INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25 here:★ Event Details & Featured Titles:https://indie.live-expo.games/24207/We hope you take this opportunity to enjoy the world of Funimal! Thank you for your continued support!
- [Media Coverage] Featured on NostalPix, a site dedicated to pixel art games! - 21 April 2026
＜Media Coverage: Funimal Featured!＞We are honored to be featured by NostalPix, a media outlet that introduces games with a deep love for pixel art and a uniquely warm perspective.They have covered our upcoming appearance at INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25!▼▼Read the article here (Japanese)▼▼『ふにまる』INDIE Live Expo 2026出展決定。4月25日より30％OFFセール実施へ▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲The article covers our upcoming 30% OFF sale starting April 25th (Sat) and our ongoing giveaway campaign in Japan.The author’s words are so warm and heartfelt—it truly brought a smile to my face. As a developer focused on pixel art, being recognized by a media outlet that shares the same passion is an incredible honor.Note to our International Fans: While the physical merch giveaway is limited to residents in Japan due to shipping, we hope you’ll join us in the excitement for the upcoming expo and sale!Your support and consideration for pu…
- [Selected!] 30% OFF Sale Starts April 25! & More! - 16 April 2026
Hello from IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………To celebrate "Funimal" being selected for "INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25,"we are excited to announce our biggest sale yet! Starting from the program's broadcast on April 25 (Sat) at 18:00 (JST), you can get the game for 30% OFF!This is our first general sale since launch, and we’ve made the discount extra special to show our gratitude for this selection.If you’ve been curious about the game, we’d be honored if you could add it to your Wishlist and wait for the sale to begin!In addition, we are currently running a special giveaway campaign on our official X (formerly Twitter) account, starting from April 15 (Wed)!\*Due to shipping constraints, this giveaway is limited to residents of Japan. We are very sorry to our fans overseas!Please note that the giveaway graphics below are in Japanese, as the campaign is currently limited to…
- 【Great News】Funimal has been selected for INDIE Live Expo 2026! - 3 April 2026
Hello everyone! This is IXILL.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………It’s been a while since our last major update, but today we have some very exciting news to share with you!We are thrilled to announce that Funimal has been selected to be featured in "INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25", streaming on Saturday, April 25th!------------------------------【Official Stream Page】※The following is a description quoted from the official website.------------------------■ What is INDIE Live Expo?This is an information filled program for the hottest indie game news. It is broadcasted in 4 languages Japanese/Chinese/English/Korean, and has been viewed by over 100 million view with more than 3,100 games introduced. A live stream where every indie gamer will be satisfied.------------------------※End of quoteOut of over 1,000 applications, we are incredibly honored and grateful that Funimal was chosen…
- Happy New Year 2026 from IXILL! - 7 January 2026
Happy New Year to all our players! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………🎍We're Back to work for 2026!🎍In 2025, we were thrilled to release our first original game, "Funimal." Thank you so much to everyone who played!This year, we are planning to bring even more joy to our community and reach new players around the world.Thank you for your amazing support. We can't wait to share more with you in 2026!We hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
- 【アップデート情報】ver.1.0.3 - 18 December 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Thank you to everyone playing Funimal!We are pleased to announce that the following updates have been applied today.*Both the Steam and Nintendo Switch versions have been updated.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………＜ver.1.0.3 Update＞■ In-Game Display Improvements - We have changed the auto-save notice to display every time. - We have updated some images in the tutorial. - We have adjusted some text content. - We have adjusted the number of ★ difficulty levels set for each stage. - We have adjusted the stage selection transition so that the default selected stage is centered within the scroll view. - We have changed the fade effect during screen transitions, with some exceptions. - We have changed some sound effects.■ Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where the title logo remained in Japanese after finishing the game w…
- 【Merch Info】Official Funimal Merch is Here! - 4 December 2025
Hello! This is IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………In response to the warm support from everyone who loves Funimal, we are excited to announce the launch of our Official Merch on SUZURI!Below is our merchandise lineup!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………①Pokke Pixel Art Keychains②Pikke Pixel Art KeychainsFirst up are acrylic keychains featuring Pokke and Pikke pixel art, with Funimals incorporated into the design!Two sizes are available, and you can choose from the base colors “Clear,” “White,” and “Black.”Whether you look at it up close or from afar, it's still vibrant pixel art!The mosaic design makes it versatile enough to pair with any outfit, easily transitioning between casual and formal looks!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………③Pokke Design T-ShirtNext up is a Pokke design T-shirt in the same pattern!Depending on the T-shirt color, the Pokk…
- 【Update for Nintendo Switch】ver.1.0.1 - 2 December 2025
※This update is for the Nintendo Switch version.Hello! We're IXILL!…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Thank you all for continuing to play Funimal!⭐Update InformationWe have applied the update content that was included in the Steam version at launch to the Switch version as well.Some updates are specific to the Switch version, so we'll list the Switch version's update details here again.These are primarily intended to enhance playability and comfort!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………＜ver.1.0.1 Update Details for Nintendo Switch＞■ In-Game Display Improvements - Story: Optimized text display speed for each language. - Puzzle: Added a new arrow indicating Funimal's direction of movement. Tutorial content has been adjusted accordingly. - Puzzle: Updated the tutorial content on controls to be clearer. - Puzzle: Added a prediction display for gimmick activation durin…
- Funimal English Website Now Live! - 1 December 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Thank you so much for your continued support!We are excited to announce the launch of the official Funimal website's English version!🎉😊😊😊……………………▼Official Website▼ https://www.ixill.net/ix_game/funimal.html…………………… You can switch languages using the toggle button located in the header.We encourage you to visit the site, as the presentation and introduction differ slightly from the Steam store page.We have also updated our streamers guidelines. We sincerely hope these updates make the information more accessible and comfortable for all our English-speaking fans!Live streaming is also very welcome!Thank you for reading, and happy gaming!🎮
- 10% OFF Sale Ending Soon! (Until December 2 at 2:00 AM JST) - 28 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………It's been one week since Funimal launched on Steam!To everyone who purchased our work and everyone who supported us, thank you so much!Though it's just a small step, every time we see your feedback, we savor the joy it brings.The “Funimal Launch Celebration! 10% Off Sale” running for its release and Black Fridayends at 2:00 AM Japan Time on December 2nd!This weekend is the very last weekend of the sale!【Regular Price】$3.48 【Sale Price】Only $3.13 for a limited time ✨Dear prospective buyers,And those of you thinking, “Maybe I'll recommend this to someone I know!”Please take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!!!We'd be so glad if you consider purchasing!Thank you for your consideration. 🙇♂️🙇♀️🙇
- 【Media Coverage】Featured in gamebiz! - 25 November 2025
＜We were introduced in the media!＞Thank you for visiting the news page for ‘Funimal’!We were actually featured in gamebiz last weekend!Articles have also been published on Yahoo! News and Chiba TV!We're truly glad to be featured in multiple media outlets!The dev team is overjoyed!!! Thank you🙇This is a huge encouragement!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………📰gamebizイクシール、誘導型スライドパズル『ふにまる』のSteam版を11月20日に発売*The text at the link is in Japanese.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………They've smartly and clearly introduced FuniMal's key features!Thank you so much for the coverage! 🙇As introduced, “Discovering the optimal solution within these limits” is the true appeal of Funimal.FuniMal offers a joy similar to solving Tsume-shogi (Shogi checkmate puzzles).We'd be very glad if those who enjoy such puzzles would take a look at purchasing it!!!We look forward to your kind su…
- 【Update on Steam】ver.1.0.2 - 22 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Thank you to everyone who plays Funimal!⭐Update InformationBased on feedback received right after the release on the 20th, we made immediate adjustments to improve clarity.We felt it was better to update without delay so we could get it to you as soon as possible.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………＜ver.1.0.2 Update Details＞■ In-Game Display Improvements -Encyclopedia: Clarified what “Encyclopedia Update” refers to and improved the relevant tutorial. ※ This will reappear even for users who have already viewed it! - Updated minor phrasing in other tutorial texts.■ Bug Fixes - Fixed an issue where the language selection was not properly performed during the first launch.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………There are two major updates!First, we've clarified what gets updated when you see “Research Update…
- 【Dev Behind the Scenes🎨】 Launch Celebration! SNS Countdown Art Gallery Summary - 22 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Thank you for visiting the Funimal page on Steam today!The Steam version of Funimal was released on the 20th.In the week leading up to release, we gathered volunteers from the company to share countdown art daily on X and Bluesky!Everyone kindly agreed to contribute these illustrations.Furthermore, they were created with heartfelt care to depict the world of Funimal.To celebrate the release, we're showcasing these artworks here as a gallery.We hope you'll enjoy the charm of Funimal through these artworks, and we hope they accompany you during your relaxing weekend time..˚⊹⁺‧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈‧⁺ ⊹˚..Since everyone at IXILL took the time to draw these, I'd like to add a brief comment!.˚⊹⁺‧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈‧⁺ ⊹˚. ꙳✩✨⭐🖼️Funimal's Countdown Art Gallery🖼️⭐✨꙳✩\This was the first picture they finished for me!…
- 【Huge Thanks】Our dev note have received a great response on Note! - 21 November 2025
＜We've received a great response to our dev note on Note＞Thank you to everyone who picked up Funimal after its release.The article we shared last time about dev note from IXILL Morita received a many response within the Note user community!As a result, it was selected as the “Game Article with the Most Likes Last Week”!Thank you so much!!!Your warm support and comments are a huge encouragement to our development team.We are very grateful and truly happy.This article details the story of how a small company developed and released its own game.If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of game development, please take a look.……………………………………………………………………………………………⭐Note【お知らせ】オリジナルゲーム『ふにまる』を発売開始しました！ https://note.com/ixill_morita/n/nebea9ec92f00*The text at the link is in Japanese.……………………………………………………………………………………………I had intended to end the article here, but I'd like to honestly share our cu…
- 【Media Coverage】Featured in Game*Spark and several other news outlets! - 20 November 2025
＜We were introduced in the media!＞Today's release of ‘Funimal’ has been featured on Game*Spark!!Articles have also been published on Yahoo! News and Chiba TV!We're truly glad to be featured in multiple media outlets!The dev team is overjoyed!!! Thank you🙇This is a huge encouragement!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………📰Game*Spark“必ず5手でクリアできる”誘導型パズル『ふにまる』Steam版リリース、スイッチ版は現在発売中。可愛い謎の生物をゴールに導こう*The text at the link is in Japanese.🔗 Quoted Article・Yahoo! News ・Chiba TV*The text at the link is in Japanese.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………We'd like to leverage this positive response to reach even more people!We'd be very happy if you consider purchasing Funimal!!!Thank you for your continued support!
- Funimal releases today with the latest patch applied, and is 10% OFF! - 20 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………The leading slide puzzlesolved in 5 moves or fewer, "Funimal," isOUT NOW on Steam!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………To celebrate the release,「Funimal Launch Celebration! 10% Off!」sale is now on!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$3.48 → $3.13until December 2, 2025, 2:00 AM (JST)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………“Funimal” is IXILL's first original game, which created from planning to publishing.“Playable regardless of gaming experience or age”“I'd love for my own parents to play it too”“Something enjoyable for both puzzle novices and experts”We've developed puzzles based on these three core concepts since day one.IXILL is a tiny, boutique studio where everyone knows everyone.Even so, we were able to develop step by step and finally release our first self-developed game.Everything after…
- Funimal Newsletter #4 “Funimal”'s PixelArt Part2 - 19 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Until Funimal's release on the 20th this week, we'll introduce the game's key design points, sharing behind-the-scenes development stories along the way!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………【Key Feature #4】★ “Funimal”'s PixelArt Part2This time, continuing from last time, we'll talk about pixel art.“Funimal” is made using Unity.Therefore, we set “a look that doesn't pixelate in Unity” as the top priority and decided other detailed rules based on that.Among those rules, the one we must keep in mind when making the characters is “thick outline lines.”How thick should the lines be compared to the area? What colors should we use? Should we add shadows? How should we balance the character sizes... etc.After a lot of thinking and experimentation, here's the Pokke we created! Looking at it now, Pokke was quite stocky at…
- Funimal Newsletter #3 “Funimal”'s PixelArt Part1 - 18 November 2025
Hello! We're IXILL!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Until Funimal's release on the 20th this week, we'll introduce the game's key design points, sharing behind-the-scenes development stories along the way!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………【Key Feature #3】★ “Funimal”'s PixelArt Part1We decided on the look of the pixel art by comparing how it appeared in various places and settled on the look it has now.Here's the puzzle screen from back when nothing had been decided yet!Pokke and Funimal look quite different from how they do now. 🤔This screen shows the puzzle's mechanics still being worked on!Funimal was designed for all ages, so we started by considering what kind of looks would be most accessible.Should we add more color steps to the pixel art?How many colors should we use?How should we add shadows? etc... There are so many challenges!Just staring at the puz…
