Mineko's Night Market may appeal to fans of Japanese culture and mythology. The action takes place in the land of the rising sun. Namely at the foot of Mount Fugu. It was there that the main character named Mineko moved.

The developers position Mineko's Night Market as a social simulator and adventure game. The title can be classified as a sandbox, and it also has light stealth elements. In the game you need to explore locations, get resources, chat with characters, and find secrets. It is also necessary to periodically run and hide from intelligence agents. In an indie project there is a cycle of day and night. Seasons change too. There is an opportunity to engage in farming and crafting. Moreover, the process of creating things is presented in the form of a mini-game. You need to make products in order to sell them in your small store. You can also participate in racing, dancing and other activities. There are also various quests available.

In the story, the protagonist arrives at her new home on the island. She learns that the locals worship the Sun Cat, which is called Abe. People considered this creature to be mythical until it appeared in the vicinity of their town. The settlement itself is going through hard times. The goal of the game is to restore the village to its former glory.