OMOCAT is the moniker of the lead developer and artist behind the psychological horror RPG 'OMORI'. The OMOCAT meme typically features the developer's distinct, minimalist avatar or references the creator's role in delivering unexpected emotional trauma to players through their art. Originating from the indie gaming community and Tumblr art circles, the meme grew in popularity as OMORI transitioned from a long-awaited Kickstarter project to a cult classic. It is frequently used to represent the duality of cute, colorful aesthetics paired with dark, depressive themes, or to depict the creator watching as players reach the game's most devastating psychological twists.