The Aquarium Does Not Dance
| The Aquarium Does Not Dance | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Daidai[1] |
| Publisher | Frontier Works[1] |
| Director | Daidai[1] |
| Producer | Daidai[1] |
| Designer | Daidai[1] |
| Programmer | Daidai[1] |
| Writer | Daidai[1] |
| Engine | RPG Maker MZ |
| Platforms | Web, Steam, Nintendo Switch[1] |
| Genres | Adventure, Horror[1] |
| Mode | single-player[1] |
The Aquarium Does Not Dance (Japanese: アクアリウムは踊らない, Hepburn: Akuarium-wa-odoranai) is a 2024 adventure horror game by Daidai. The game was solely developed by its developer over eight years. The first part of the game was released in 2019, with the complete version released on 15 February 2024 via various storefronts. An expanded version of the game, with voice acting and extra scenarios, was released on Windows and Nintendo Switch by Gotcha Gotcha Games and Frontier Works in 2025.[1][2]
Gameplay
The Aquarium Does Not Dance is an adventure horror game.[1] It is largely text heavy and exploration focused, with sprite CGs at certain moments, though there are solvable puzzles as well. For example, there is a series of fish tanks. Three out of the four are "concerned" concerning the last one. If fish food is obtained and given to the final one, a code that unlocks a door is given.[3]
Plot
Development
The game was developed by Daidai, a single individual over eight years using RPG Maker MZ.
Reception
Siliconera praised the visual presentation and soundtrack, though noted two possible issues: its shortness and the fact it wasn't necessarily "scary".[3]
Sequel
A sequel, The Aquarium Does Not Dance: The Idol Who Wants to Die is under development by the creator, announced during a livestream on YouTube.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 『アクアリウムは踊らない』ボイスと新規シナリオを追加したSwitch＆Steam版の発売日が8月1日に決定。10月30日発売のパッケージ版は“ビアンカ水族館年間パスポート”ほか特典付き (Press release) (in Japanese). Gotcha Gotcha Games. 2025-06-21. Retrieved 2026-02-23 – via Famitsu.
- ↑ Switch版『アクアリウムは踊らない』発売記念特集。本誌だけの描き下ろしイラストは必見！ Switch版独自の新要素や橙々氏へのインタビューで魅力を深堀り【先出し週刊ファミ通】. Famitsu (in Japanese). 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- 1 2 Lada, Jenni (August 16, 2025). "Review: The Aquarium Does Not Dance Is Haunting". Siliconera. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ↑ 【アクおど新作】『アクアリウムは踊らない ～死にたがりのアイドル～』制作決定。ヒカルちゃんとホンソメワケベラ“くん”のビジュアルが公開. Dengeki Online (in Japanese). February 16, 2026. Retrieved June 21, 2026.