Studio Koba

Studio Koba is an independent video game development studio based in Spain, founded in 2016 by Eduardo Fornieles. The studio's stated mission is to create unique and bizarre experiences for players, combining astonishing visuals, incredible stories, engaging gameplay, and original soundtracks. Studio Koba operates as a small, tightly knit team, with Eduardo Fornieles serving as Founder and CEO, and also contributing as a visual artist, game designer, script writer, level designer, and animator. Other key team members include Salvador Fornieles, who handles music composition, sound design, and management, and Chie Wakabayashi, responsible for communication. The studio's debut title, Narita Boy, was released in March 2021 for multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, GOG, and Epic Games. Narita Boy is a retro-futuristic 2D pixel game that garnered attention for its striking visual style and received several awards, including the Unity Showcase 2021 for Best 2D Visuals, the Indie Developer Burger Awards 2021 for Juego más molón, and the TIGA Game Industry Award 2021 for Arcade Game. The game was first announced with a trailer in 2017 and later funded through a Kickstarter campaign. Following the success of Narita Boy, Studio Koba released Haneda Girl in May 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The studio has also announced Future Knight, scheduled for release in August 2026 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Studio Koba continues to operate as an independent developer, focusing on creating original intellectual properties with a distinct artistic vision. The studio's games are available worldwide through major digital storefronts and console platforms.

Studio Koba was founded in 2016 by Eduardo Fornieles as an independent game development studio. The studio's mission from the outset was to create unique and bizarre experiences for players, emphasizing astonishing visuals, incredible stories, amazing gameplay, and original soundtracks. The team is small and multidisciplinary, with Eduardo Fornieles leading as Founder and CEO while also serving as visual artist, game designer, script writer, level designer, and animator. Salvador Fornieles contributes as music composer, sound designer, and manager, while Chie Wakabayashi handles communication. The studio's first major project, Narita Boy, was announced with a trailer in 2017 and subsequently funded via Kickstarter. The game was released on March 30, 2021, for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, GOG, and Epic Games. Narita Boy is a retro-futuristic 2D pixel game that received critical acclaim for its visual style, earning awards such as the Unity Showcase 2021 for Best 2D Visuals, the Indie Developer Burger Awards 2021 for Juego más molón, and the TIGA Game Industry Award 2021 for Arcade Game. Following the release of Narita Boy, Studio Koba continued to develop new titles. Haneda Girl was released on May 23, 2025, for PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. The studio also announced Future Knight, with a release date of August 14, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Throughout its history, Studio Koba has remained an independent developer, focusing on creating original games with a distinctive artistic vision and a commitment to unconventional experiences.

• 2026

  Future Knight scheduled for release on August 14 for Nintendo Switch, PS, Xbox, and Steam.

• 2025

  Haneda Girl released on May 23 for PS, Xbox, and Steam.

• 2021

  Narita Boy released on March 30 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, GOG, and Epic Games.

• 2021

  Narita Boy wins Unity Showcase 2021 Best 2D Visuals, Indie Developer Burger Awards 2021 Juego más molón, and TIGA Game Industry Award 2021 Arcade Game.

• 2017

  Announcement trailer for Narita Boy released; Kickstarter campaign launched.

• 2016

  Studio Koba founded by Eduardo Fornieles.

Independent game development studio creating unique and bizarre experiences with astonishing visuals, incredible stories, amazing gameplay, and original soundtracks.

• Narita Boy

  Retro-futuristic 2D pixel game released March 30, 2021, for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, GOG, and Epic Games. Won multiple awards.

• Haneda Girl

  Released May 23, 2025, for PS, Xbox, and Steam.

• Future Knight

  Scheduled for release August 14, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS, Xbox, and Steam.

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