Esophaguys

Esophaguys is the first and only video game to feature the jew's harp in any significant manner. Completely dedicated to the instrument, the game's soundtrack is composed exclusively of jew's harp music, with the instrument serving also as a mechanic and narrative hook. Ranging from traditional Austrian, Norwegian, American, Irish, Indian, Kyrgyz, and Yakutian, to experimental, multi-layered tracks inspired by the work of Phons Bakx.  From solos to accompaniment, Esophaguys features the widest breadth of jew's harp music of any singular project.

Esophaguys won 1st place at Tokyo Game Show 2024 SOWN indie game contest, competing with ~1000 submissions, with Leo Tadagawa in attendance.