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出门打酱油

Buy Soy Sauce is an adventure puzzle game. While exploring levels and scenes, players contemplate family relationships and self-value. You can decide whether to complete assigned tasks as you seek your path, and ultimately explore the meaning of self-existence.

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June 26, 2026
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About the Game

Buy Soy Sauce is an adventure puzzle game. It follows a journey of self-reflection sparked by the trivial errand of "buying soy sauce".

During the holiday, you just want to stay home and relax. Yet your parents think idling away time is unwise, and ask you to go out to do the grocery run. Once you step out the door, you stumble into a strange, unknown realm. You need to break through obstacles to move forward, navigate the unfamiliar surroundings to reach your destination, and decide for yourself whether to finish the errand as told. As you explore and solve puzzles along the way, you will ultimately find the meaning of self and life through your choices.

Gameplay

This is a stage-based game. To advance the story, you need to interact with various mechanisms and items in the scenes, figure out their rules, and solve puzzles in each level.

Story Theme

You play a character tasked with buying soy sauce. This simple errand eventually turns into a profound journey of self-reflection. The game explores themes revolving around family, daily life, and discovering meaning amid ordinary moments.

The game tells a gentle story about the mundane moments in life. Multiple endings will be unlocked based on your choices and interactions throughout the game.