A game named after one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved desserts just made its debut on a Nintendo Direct stage — and it was made right here in our region.
Metronomik, the Malaysian indie studio behind the cult-favourite No Straight Roads, officially unveiled Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale at the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia Pte. Ltd. — the Singapore arm of Bandai Namco — the game is heading to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2027.
What Is Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale?
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale is a rhythm and puzzle action-adventure set in a world inspired by the rich cultures of Southeast Asia. Players guide protagonist Kaya on a coming-of-age journey to become a Worldbuilder — gathering Giants across vibrant regions and performing the Renewal Ritual to restore balance to her world.
Metronomik was founded by Wan Hazmer, who served as lead game designer on Final Fantasy XV, and Daim Dziauddin, a character designer from Street Fighter V. Their 2020 debut, No Straight Roads, picked up a passionate global fanbase for its music-driven combat and distinctive art style. Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale builds on that foundation while leaning much further into Southeast Asian culture and traditions.
Rhythm, Spoons, and Rasa Sayang
Music is at the core of how Kaya moves and interacts with her world. Every action — exploration, puzzle-solving, combat — is synced to the musical beat. Kaya wields a Spoon as her weapon (a nod to Southeast Asian culinary traditions) and channels unique Ondeh powers that draw from the game’s namesake: the sweet, pandan-filled, coconut-coated kueh beloved across Singapore and Malaysia.
The announcement trailer makes the cultural roots unmistakable: it opens with “Rasa Sayang”, the traditional folk song familiar to generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians. For local audiences, hearing that melody in a Nintendo Direct was a moment that landed very differently than just another game reveal.
A SEA-Made Game on the World Stage
For Singapore gamers, the significance goes beyond the game itself. This is a Southeast Asian indie studio — with founders who cut their teeth in the Japanese AAA industry — landing a full Nintendo Direct slot with a major publisher behind them. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia calling Singapore home makes this feel even closer.
The game has been in development since 2021, when Metronomik first teased the Ondeh Ondeh project after No Straight Roads. The five-year journey from teaser to Nintendo Direct reveal is a testament to the studio’s ambition. With Bandai Namco’s global publishing reach, Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale is positioned to introduce the region’s game-making talent to a worldwide Switch 2 audience.
Release Window and What Singapore Players Can Expect
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale is confirmed for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam). No specific release date has been announced. SGD pricing has not been confirmed — given that Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia is a Singapore-based entity and the game is region-relevant, local eShop and PlayStation Store availability at launch looks likely, though no regional specifics have been shared yet.
Singapore fans who missed the Nintendo Direct reveal can catch the full announcement trailer above. For more game reveals from the same Direct, check out our Game News coverage.