Atlus is a Japanese video game developer and publisher based in Tokyo. They're best known for creating the Megami Tensei RPG franchise—which includes the hugely popular Persona spin-off series—and the Trauma Center games, a quirky blend of surgical simulation and visual novel that became a cult favorite on the Nintendo DS.

The studio has been around for decades and has built a solid reputation for weird, ambitious projects that don't always fit neatly into standard genres. Beyond their big franchises, they've developed everything from dungeon crawlers to detective games, often with stylish presentation and strong narratives. Fans tend to appreciate their willingness to take creative risks and their attention to art direction and music.