Tokyo Ghoul re Call to Exist

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is a third-person survival action game for PC, combining anime-licensed hack-and-slash combat with solo missions, four-player co-op, character creation, and team-based online battles. The current Steam listing uses the stylized name TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST], while Bandai Namco’s official pages also write it as TOKYO GHOUL:re Call to Exist. There is no verified replacement edition or major storefront rebrand.

Developed by Three Rings Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, the game brings together characters and story material from Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul √A, and Tokyo Ghoul:re. Its appeal is specific: this is a playable Tokyo Ghoul combat sandbox built around faction identity, survival missions, and repeatable multiplayer modes rather than a deep standalone role-playing campaign.

Third-person combat built around faction identity

Combat takes place from a third-person perspective as players move through compact battle areas, defeat groups of enemies, complete objectives, and confront bosses. The basic loop is direct and arcade-like: advance through a stage, manage enemy pressure, use special attacks at the right moment, and keep the team alive when missions become crowded.

Playable characters are divided across the series’ major sides. Ghouls fight with Kagune abilities and close-range supernatural attacks, while CCG Investigators rely on Quinques and conventional weapons. Quinx characters occupy the hybrid space between the two, giving the roster a different combat identity without turning the game into a full character-action system.

The combat system includes an Action Gauge that controls stronger abilities. Ghouls refill the gauge over time, while CCG characters use items to restore theirs. Spending a smaller amount produces a Unique Action; using more energy activates a more powerful special attack. That creates a simple but meaningful choice between frequent burst attacks and saving resources for bosses or dangerous enemy groups.

The system is easier to read than a technical fighting game. Positioning, crowd control, attack timing, and knowing when to spend the Action Gauge matter more than long input-heavy combos. Players looking for the large enemy crowds and character-driven spectacle of other licensed anime brawlers may find a useful comparison in third-person manga action games such as BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk, although Call to Exist is more focused on survival missions and online teams.

Campaign, Recollections, and survival missions

Campaign Mode supports solo play or co-op for up to four players. Missions move across multiple maps and areas, asking the group to survive enemy waves, complete objectives, and defeat bosses. The co-op design is central to the mode, but the campaign can also be approached alone.

Recollections Mode is a single-player mode built around replaying battles and practicing combat techniques. After completing a main stage with Ken Kaneki or Haise Sasaki, players can access different characters in related sub-stages. This gives the game a way to revisit familiar scenarios while testing other movesets.

Survival Mode removes much of the narrative framing and concentrates on endurance. Players fight until the enemy force is eliminated or the team is overwhelmed. It can be played solo or with up to four players, making it the clearest expression of the game’s co-op survival concept.

The game’s structure is therefore based on stage completion, character mastery, unlocks, and score-oriented replay rather than open-world exploration or a persistent RPG economy. Players should expect repeated combat spaces and mission objectives, not a large Tokyo map filled with side activities.

Battle Mode and custom characters

Battle Mode divides players into Ghoul and CCG teams. Official mode information identifies two rule sets: Team Death Match, where a team wins by eliminating its opponents, and Point Match, where the higher-scoring side takes the victory.

The competitive structure supports teams of four against four, giving the PC version a maximum of eight players in these faction battles. This is separate from the four-player co-op missions, so the player count depends on whether the session is cooperative or competitive.

Alongside the established cast, the game includes custom character creation. Players can build an original Ghoul, Investigator, or Quinx-style character and use that avatar within the game’s broader mission and multiplayer structure. The creator is a personalization feature rather than a full character-building RPG, so it should not be mistaken for a deep skill-tree or loot-driven progression system.

Series characters include Ken Kaneki, Haise Sasaki, Touka Kirishima, Nishiki Nishio, Shu Tsukiyama, and members of the CCG and Quinx Squad. Their equipment and abilities reflect the source material, with Kagune types and Quinque weapons shaping how attacks look and function.

Content model and what the PC edition includes

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] is sold as a premium game rather than a free-to-play service. The main package contains the solo and co-op campaign structure, Recollections Mode, Survival Mode, Battle Mode, the licensed character roster, and custom character functionality.

Steam also identifies a Kaneki Costume and Bonus Mask Set as included bonus content with the purchase. The costume and masks are associated with character creation and are intended for Ghoul characters. The available storefront information does not establish a season-pass model or a large collection of paid expansion packs, so the game is best understood as a fixed premium package with bonus customization content.

Its content scale is modest compared with modern live-service anime games. The value comes from replaying missions, learning the differences between faction styles, unlocking and using series characters, and finding friends for co-op or team battles.

Who should play it?

This PC release is aimed first at Tokyo Ghoul fans who want to control familiar characters and use Kagune or Quinque abilities in direct combat. Knowledge of the anime and manga helps because the story compresses a large amount of franchise material into a game built more around action than detailed narrative development.

It also suits players who prefer short mission-based action, repeatable horde encounters, custom avatars, and small-team online play. The four-player campaign gives the combat more purpose when friends coordinate targets and special attacks.

Players seeking a polished competitive fighter, a large open world, or a complex action RPG should set their expectations lower. The game does not build its identity around exploration, elaborate equipment progression, or highly technical combo design.

The online modes are most appealing when played with an organized group. Public matchmaking may be less dependable for a niche licensed title, so the multiplayer package should not be treated as the only reason to buy it.

PC platform details and storefront status

The PC edition is distributed through Steam and includes online co-op, online PvP, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and captions. The store page also lists a third-party EULA.

Steam lists interface and subtitle support in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Japanese audio is available, while the other listed languages are presented as interface or subtitle options rather than full voice tracks.

The storefront describes the action as violent and includes blood, gore, suggestive themes, and anime-style combat. Its catalog tags identify the game with action, anime, hack-and-slash, horror, JRPG, third-person, co-op, multiplayer, single-player, character customization, and open-world terminology, although the actual mission design is more stage-based than open-world.

No verified PC-specific cabinet mode, mod-support ecosystem, dedicated server tool, or anti-cheat system is advertised in the official storefront information. The practical PC feature set is therefore Steam integration, online multiplayer, cloud saving, achievements, captions, and localized text support.

Similar anime action games on PC

Players who want another licensed anime combat game with direct character control and multiplayer can compare Call to Exist with anime arena fighting experiences such as Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul. That game is more clearly structured around versus battles, while Call to Exist gives greater weight to survival missions and cooperative stage clearing.

For larger battlefields and crowd-focused melee action, licensed anime musou games such as One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 offer a stronger mass-combat emphasis. Call to Exist is narrower, with smaller teams, faction-based abilities, and a darker horror-action tone.

These comparisons are useful because Call to Exist sits between a co-op survival brawler and a licensed anime action game. It is not a conventional arena fighter, and it is not a full musou title. Its defining combination is Tokyo Ghoul’s faction combat, repeatable missions, custom characters, and four-versus-four online battles.

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] FAQ

What is the current PC name of Tokyo Ghoul re Call to Exist?

The current Steam listing uses TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST]. Bandai Namco’s official pages also use the shorter styling TOKYO GHOUL:re Call to Exist. There is no verified replacement title or definitive rebrand that changes the game’s identity.

Does Call to Exist have single-player content?

Yes. The game includes solo Campaign Mode, Recollections Mode, and Survival Mode. The campaign can be played alone even though its mission design also supports cooperative play.

How many players can join co-op?

Campaign and Survival missions support up to four players. Competitive Battle Mode uses Ghoul-versus-CCG teams of four, allowing up to eight players in a match.

Can players create a custom character?

Yes. Character creation allows players to make an original avatar connected to the game’s Ghoul, Investigator, or Quinx-style factions. Customization is focused on appearance and playable identity rather than a deep role-playing progression system.

What is the difference between Ghouls and Investigators?

Ghouls use Kagune abilities and regenerate the Action Gauge over time. Investigators use Quinques and restore their Action Gauge through items. Quinx characters provide a hybrid option within the Tokyo Ghoul combat system.

Is the game free to play?

No. It is a premium PC game distributed through Steam. The base package includes the principal modes and roster, while the Steam listing identifies the Kaneki Costume and Bonus Mask Set as included bonus customization content.

Is Japanese audio available on PC?

Yes. Steam lists Japanese as a full-audio option. English and several other languages are available for interface and subtitles, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Latin American Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.