Obakeidoro 2: Chase and Seek is an asymmetrical multiplayer tag game on Nintendo Switch where six Humans try to outlast two Monsters in matches that last only three minutes. Developed by FREE STYLE as the sequel to Obakeidoro, also known as Bail or Jail, it trades European-style monsters for cute ghosts drawn from Japanese ghost stories and urban legends, and it is available now after its worldwide launch on the Nintendo eShop.
Quick Facts: What You Need to Know
- Game: Obakeidoro 2: Chase and Seek
- Developer: FREE STYLE
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Players: Up to 8 online (6 Humans and 2 Monsters)
- Match length: 3 minutes per round
- Win condition: Humans win if at least one player is still free when time expires, while Monsters win the moment the full Human team is captured
Three Minutes and Two Sides
Every match in Obakeidoro 2 runs on a single three-minute timer, and that short clock shapes everything. Humans win by keeping at least one teammate free until time runs out, so hiding, running, and rescuing all matter. Monsters win immediately once every Human is captured, so there is no waiting out the clock on the hunting side.
Online matches support up to eight players, split into six Humans and two Monsters. The quick format keeps rounds moving with almost no downtime between hiding, chasing, rescuing, and repositioning for the next push.
Captured Humans are locked inside a cage, but a round is never over while rescuers are free. Teammates can break captives out by finding and activating two switches placed around the map, which turns every capture into a choice for the Monster team between guarding the cage and chasing the remaining Humans.
Lanterns Keep Humans in the Fight
Humans are not helpless. Every Human carries a Lantern that can stun a nearby Monster, and Lanterns come in types that differ across Speed, Range, and Stun. Those three stats decide how fast the Lantern activates, how far its light reaches, and how long the Monster stays stopped, so picking the right Lantern for your play style matters.
Human characters also bring individual abilities to the round. Some move faster when a Monster gets close, which helps with last-second escapes, while others can reveal enemy positions on the minimap to guide team movement. Pairing the right character with the right Lantern is the core of high-level Human play.
Hunting as the Monster
Playing the Monster flips the match on its head. Instead of surviving, the goal is to read where Humans will run, cut off their routes, and finish the full capture before the timer expires. Monsters have a standard Catch plus a stronger Super Catch that, under the right conditions, can grab two Humans at once.
Monster choice matters because the cast differs across Capture Range, Jump Height, and Wall Phasing, and some Monsters suit certain stages far better than others. The game even shows Monster suitability before a stage begins, so players can adjust their pick to the map.
Delzo Academy shows how this works in practice. Hanako-san can pass through walls, which makes her strong in its corridors and obstacle-heavy layout, while Red Cloak relies on a powerful high jump that can lose value in areas with low ceilings. Other picks bring stranger tricks, such as the Frog Monster, which moves and jumps better when it uses Super Catch on watery surfaces.
Online Play, Offline Options, and Progression
Obakeidoro 2 supports both online and offline play. Online multiplayer needs a Nintendo Switch Online membership, while offline players can fill matches with CPU-controlled characters, set up a Local Party, or share a screen with split-screen play. Quick Match can also drop CPU players into empty online slots, and early hands-on coverage notes that the CPU stand-ins stay active enough to keep rounds lively without making them fully predictable.
Progression runs through the Lantern, Monster, and Badge shops. New stock opens up after reaching certain faction Ranks or clearing specific conditions, and the currency for all of it is earned naturally by playing matches. Stamps work like small missions, asking players to finish objectives such as capturing several Humans or winning as the Human team, with rewards that include Titles, bonuses, and extra playable characters. You can check the official listing on the Nintendo game page for Obakeidoro 2: Chase and Seek.
Obakeidoro 2 Questions Answered
How do you win a match in Obakeidoro 2?
The Human team wins if at least one Human is still free when the three-minute timer expires. The Monster team wins instantly once all six Humans are captured, so Monsters play against the clock while Humans play to survive it.
Do you need Nintendo Switch Online to play Obakeidoro 2?
Only for online multiplayer. Offline play works with CPU-controlled characters, Local Party sessions, and split-screen, so the game stays playable without a membership.
Which Monster is best for new players?
New Monster players should check the suitability rating shown before each stage and start with a pick rated well for that map. Hanako-san is a strong early choice on corridor-heavy stages like Delzo Academy because her wall phasing opens routes other Monsters cannot use.
How do you unlock new Lanterns and characters?
Play matches to earn currency and raise faction Ranks, which stocks the Lantern, Monster, and Badge shops with new items. Stamps add mission-style objectives with Titles, bonuses, and playable characters as rewards.
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