group picture in front of cherry blossom trees
cherry blossom tree in OKU
We heard about the local #CherryBlossoms and went for a walk together 🌸
How does our ingame version compare? #OKU #PoetryGame #ExplorationGame
Our OKU team recently won an award for the games outstanding visuals! I still remember the intense discussion that ultimately lead us to go for this art style. But in the end that is what counts: Creating something new and authentic!
Thank you 🌸 It's heavily inspired by Japanese wood block prints (ukiyo-e)
Thank you 🌸
Thank you for playing 🌸
Take a break at our booth and immerse yourself in serene Japanese landscapes while you write your own poetry.
Don't forget to put on headphones for the best experience 🎧
PAX Land Proudly Presents: Cozy Gaming March 26 - 29, 2026 Boston, MA east.paxsite.com
Expo Hall Demos: Cozy Edition Bolt & Whalington, Aniimo, Oku, The Kindling, Righfully Beary Arms, Ranger's Path National Park Simulator, Reel Tiny, and Exovia. March 26 - 29, 2026 Boston, MA east.paxsite.com
Cozy Gaming Lounge Sponsored by the Omara Scent Display by OVR. March 26 - 29, 2026 Boston, MA east.paxsite.com
#PAXEast, but make it cozy 🧸🎮
Explore cozy games across the Expo Hall and recharge in the Cozy Gaming Lounge—where comfy seating, chill beats, and low-stakes adventures let you game at your own pace ➡️ PAXE26.com/Cozy
Honored to accept our very first award! 🧑🏼🚀🖌️
With Oku, A Webbing Journey, OrbiTower, Incredibug and Imprinted, five brand new games won the GG Awards at GG Bavaria 2026. Digital Minister Fabian Mehring presented the community choice award and game certificates out to theLevel Up Accelerator participants.
www.gamesmarket.global/gg-awards-20...
Vision Award statue: astronaut on a moon holding a brush
Game Designer on stage, Vision Award given to Irox Games & ByteRockers' Games for OKU
Group picture of all award winners and the digital secretary of state
We won the Vision Award #GGBavaria! 🏆
@ggbavaria.bsky.social @iroxgames.bsky.social @byterockers.games
Picture of the OKU booth
Thermal printer for poems and Japanese stamps to customize them
We're letting people explore poetry in person at @ggbavaria.bsky.social ✍🏼
#GGBavaria #IndieGame
An essential part of the art style we are trying to emulate!
OKU's visuals are heavily inspired by Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukiyo-e
Handcrafted by a team of three, OKU takes you on a poetic journey through the Japanese countryside 🌸
Pack your bags and wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3590650/...
