Hokages Life V010 By Lupin Today

The game isn’t on Itch.io or Steam. You find it via:

Because it uses no copyrighted assets (original pixel art, original music, no direct manga panels), Lupin has avoided C&D letters so far. But they keep a low profile.

Fan reactions:

“This game made me respect Tsunade more than 700 anime episodes ever did.”
“v010 broke me. I accidentally started a civil war by taking one nap.”
“Is Lupin just Kishimoto’s pen name? The lore accuracy is scary.”

It’s not an official game, manga, or anime. Instead, Hokages Life v010 is a text-based interactive life simulation (often made in Twine or Ren’Py) where you play as a newly appointed Hokage of Konohagakure. The “v010” suggests it’s an early but polished build — version 0.10 — meaning the creator, Lupin, treats it like software: iterative, feedback-driven, and constantly evolving. hokages life v010 by lupin

Unlike most Naruto fan games that focus on combat or following canon, Hokages Life focuses on bureaucracy, politics, relationships, and the psychological weight of leadership.

Upon loading v010, you are greeted by your desk in the Hokage’s office. The game operates on a calendar system. Each day, you receive a stack of mission requests (D-rank to S-rank). You can: The game isn’t on Itch

The genius of v010 is that ignoring paperwork has consequences. Let the pile grow for three in-game days, and the civilian council starts a recall vote. Let it grow for a week, and Danzo’s faction (yes, he’s a hidden stat) attempts a coup.