Omori
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Psychological horror RPG about a withdrawn boy, Sunny, and his dream-world alter ego.
1M+ copies sold
OMOCAT
Pseudonymous artist and indie studio behind the psychological RPG Omori
OMOCAT at a glance
- Known for
- Omori and OMOCAT Shop
- Indie since
- 2014
- Active products
- Omori and OMOCAT Shop
Facts checked 2026-10-22
About OMOCAT
OMOCAT is the pseudonym of an illustrator and the name of their indie art studio, best known for the psychological horror RPG Omori. The game grew out of Omoriboy, a webcomic blog OMOCAT started to cope with a difficult period in their life; they originally planned it as a graphic novel before turning it into a game.
A Kickstarter in 2014 was funded within a day, but development stretched over six and a half years in RPG Maker with a deliberately small team, including musicians Pedro Silva, Jami Lynne and Calum Bowen. Omori finally released in December 2020 for PC, followed by console versions in 2022. Praised for its art, soundtrack and portrayal of anxiety and depression, it sold over one million copies by December 2022.
The studio also runs a large merchandise business and has expanded the Omori world with a manga adaptation (2024) and an official artbook and walkthrough.
Products by OMOCAT
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OMOCAT Shop
omocat-shop.com
Online store for OMOCAT and Omori apparel, plush and art books.
Timeline
- 2014 — Funded Omori on Kickstarter within one day.
- 2018 — Released a demo of Omori to Kickstarter backers.
- 2020 — Released Omori on PC in December.
- 2022 — Brought Omori to consoles; passed 1 million copies sold.
- 2024 — Released an Omori manga adaptation.
How OMOCAT builds
- Turn personal struggles into art that helps others.
- Keep the team small even after crowdfunding.
- Build a brand around art, music and merchandise.
OMOCAT FAQ
Who is OMOCAT?
OMOCAT is the pseudonym of an illustrator and the name of their indie art studio, best known for the psychological horror RPG Omori.
Who made Omori?
Omori was directed by the pseudonymous artist OMOCAT and developed by their small indie studio, also called OMOCAT. It released in December 2020.
How many copies has Omori sold?
Omori had sold more than one million copies as of December 2022.
How long did Omori take to make?
About six and a half years, from its 2014 Kickstarter to the December 2020 release.
What is OMOCAT doing now?
As of 2026 the studio is releasing Omori books and merchandise, including an official artbook, and has not announced a new game.
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