About us

Hi! I’m Joel, the solo developer behind Cotenko Games. Despite the studio-like name, it’s really just me – one person doing the writing, designing, pixel pushing, and debugging late into the night.

Cotenko Games is the name I use to bring my ideas to life, and right now, that means working on my biggest passion project: Mystical Mushrooms. It’s a story-rich 2D RPG set in the magical world of Bhokniva, where you play as Cyne, a pink mushroom girl caught in a slowly unraveling mystery. The game blends exploration, survival-lite mechanics, emotional choices, and quirky humor – featuring everything from talking spiders to goblin dilemmas and cursed markets.

What started as a small experiment quickly grew into something much more personal. I’ve poured a lot of time, love, and strange ideas into this world – designing maps, writing every line of dialogue, and handcrafting the overall vibe. I’m using RPG Maker, along with a mix of custom assets and community plugins, and learning new things every day as I go.

Cotenko Games isn’t a company. It’s just my creative space – a name to dream under. I’m not trying to make the next viral hit. I just want to tell stories that feel alive, invite curiosity, and hopefully leave a mark.

If you’re into character-driven adventures, unique worlds, and games made with heart, then welcome. I’m really glad you’re here.

– Joel
Cotenko Games