Heyo! I'm Mors, a game designer and programmer from Turkey, and one-half of Distant Illusions. I love making polished, juicy games that feel just right.
I began my journey in the trenches of online forums, where I shared my (awful) early projects. Over time, people actually started liking them. Some even went viral! That's when I decided to pursue game development seriously, leading to a degree in Digital Game Design, and a career in the industry.
Along the way, I worked with the folks at Opera to make games for their Opera GX browser. One of them, Operius, became the browser's built-in offline game. It later evolved into Operius DX, which I self-published on Steam and Nintendo eShop, handling all the porting and the soul-crushing bureaucracy myself.
My work has been showcased at events (like Gamescom and MAGFest), licensed by various gaming platforms, and featured in several major media outlets. Most recently, I received the very first Community Legend Award at the GameMaker Awards 2025, standing alongside games like Deltarune, which is a huge honor!
But this is just the beginning. I'm always experimenting, and I've got so many more fun things to cook! If you want to discuss any future opportunities, feel free to reach out. And I hope you'll find some inspiration in what I make too!
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I have a blog here, for thoughts that are too long or complex for throwaway social media posts. To keep up with the progress on my projects and whatnot, you should also take a look at the Distant Illusions Blog!
Please note that I do not take on work involving generative AI or cryptocurrency. I'm also only open for paid work, and will have to decline any offers involving revenue sharing or fan projects. Thank you for your understanding!
If you just want to have a chat or ask me something, you can...