Tose (company)

Tose Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer and support studio based in Kyoto. Founded in November 1979, Tose is widely known for its behind-the-scenes work on numerous video games across various platforms, often without explicit credit. This practice has earned them the informal nickname "shadow developer" within the industry.

While Tose has developed and published its own titles, the majority of their business revolves around providing development services to other game companies. These services can include programming, design, asset creation (art, music, etc.), porting, and testing. Because their contributions are frequently uncredited, it can be difficult to definitively identify all the games they have worked on.

Tose is known for its efficiency and ability to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. This has made them a popular partner for many major publishers and developers in the video game industry for over four decades. Their business model focuses on providing a broad range of development support rather than primarily creating their own intellectual property. The company has offices both in Japan and overseas.