Game Companies Making Games That Matter
These game companies aim to create games with impactful stories that encourage deep thinking and leave a lasting impression on players - games that matter.
Berlin, Germany
“We at Paintbucket Games are decidedly humanitarian, and the values we represent are reflected in the games we make. Our games serve as statements against racism, antisemitism, and every other form of hate and discrimination. With well-researched historical and political themes, our games allow our players to respectfully engage with the past.”
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Warsaw, Poland
“We choose to make universes filled with stories that provoke thought, ask ambiguous questions, and explore the unknown. We hope these stories will stay with you long after seeing the end credits.”
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London, England
“We want our games to leave a lasting impression so we lean into real-life experiences and interests outside of games to create experiences that feel personal and relatable.”
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Tiltfactor (Game Research Centre)
Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
“The studio is dedicated to designing & studying games for social impact. Tiltfactor uses its unique design methodology, Critical Play, to incorporate fundamental human values and psychological principles to promote learning, attitude change, and behavior change.”
NOTE: This list isn’t definitive and new companies will be added here when encountered.
