Kinoko - The forest spirit that travelled from dream to Steam.

You play as a forest spirit tasked with clearing away snow and bringing about spring. A peaceful game built on exploration and being in the moment.

Kinoko started as a university project, a small idea to create a game that gave the player a sense of peace and harmony. We ended up with a game that won Dare Academy 2018, became a player’s favourite and caught the eye of press and media.

With over 168k downloads on Steam, we are blown away by the love players have shown towards our wee forest spirit and the world they inhabit.

I am endlessly proud of our team and the effort we put into Kinoko.

Callum Keddie

Programmer

@Callum_Keddie

Niklas Evertsson

Programmer

@NEvertsson

Sara Leone

Environment Artist and Animator

@Aras17th

Team ThunderLime

Emelie Edholm

Game Designer and Project Manager

@Radical_Em

Michał Pukała

Sound Designer

@michal_pukala

Robin Lawrence

Character Artist and Animator

@restbread

Robert J Harper

Programmer

@NOTRobertHarper

What people are saying.

  • A game so relaxing you can happily lose yourself in it.

  • [A] visually arresting take on the changing seasons.

  • Kinoko‘s light exploration and charming visuals are a compelling invitation to take the time to slow down and unwind.

  • The mellow sounds and the soft graphics couple perfectly to create a calming atmosphere and an enchanting environment.

  • A joyous, relaxing game perfect for any age.

  • A heartwarming 15 minute adventure well worth checking out.

Where to find Kinoko.

The Game on Steam

The OST on Steam

The OST on Spotify

“We want to create an inviting world with a gameplay, and
environment, that leaves the player with a feeling that there is a lot to discover.”

— From the first pitch presentation, August 2017