Alex Tanaka

• 2024 Indie Game Creator Spotlight – honored for redefining the horror puzzle genre through immersive storytelling and emotional design
• Top 50 Innovators in Interactive Media (2023) – featured in GameCraft Weekly for pioneering narrative-driven browser games
• Digital Art Vision Award (2022) – recognized for outstanding use of atmosphere and tone in psychological horror experiences
• Rising Creator Grant (2021) – awarded for creative contributions to the indie gaming community and cross-platform accessibility

Alex Tanaka is an independent game designer and digital artist based in Kyoto, Japan, known for blending atmospheric horror with subtle psychological storytelling. His work explores the tension between familiarity and fear — inviting players to question what’s real in the spaces they think they know.

Before founding his own studio, Alex contributed to several indie projects focused on immersive, hand-crafted gameplay experiences. His breakout hit That’s Not My Neighbor became a viral success for its minimalistic visuals, eerie pacing, and emotional depth.

Outside of game development, Alex enjoys night photography, exploring abandoned architecture, and mentoring young creators in interactive storytelling. He believes the best horror isn’t about monsters — it’s about the quiet unease of the human mind.