The Studio - Indie Grind

Game premise and mechanics

The Studio - Indie Grind is a minimalist, 2D, text-based strategy simulation centered on the process of building and publishing a video game. Players take on the role of an indie studio owner, managing a small team of two to four resources. Your primary goal is to navigate the complexities of game development, from design choices to marketing decisions, and successfully publish your first title within a limited timeframe of ten turns (representing years in-game).

Resource management

You must make strategic choices about how to allocate your resources effectively. This includes raising capital, hiring team members, conducting market research, selecting a game genre, and deciding on design aspects. The decisions you make can lead to varying outcomes, requiring you to adapt your strategy based on the success or failure of prior choices.