OMORI

OMORI originated as a surreal psychological horror RPG developed by the artist OMOCAT, initially conceived as a series of blog posts and webcomics before transitioning into a long-form game development project. Released in 2020 after a successful crowdfunding campaign, the game is renowned for its shift from a whimsical, hand-drawn paper aesthetic in its dream sequences to a starker, unsettling visual language in the real-world segments, mirroring the narrative's exploration of trauma, depression, and memory.

The character design and visual direction are deeply rooted in the distinct illustrative style of OMOCAT, characterized by soft, watercolor-like textures and expressive, melancholic portraiture. The game was critically lauded for its narrative depth and unconventional art direction, fostering a significant cult following. As a multimedia property, it has expanded into various physical volumes and art books that document the design evolution and thematic layers that have come to define the series' visual identity.