About MVGIE
A small studio, telling stories that earn the time you spend on them.
MVGIE Studios (pronounced moo-ghee) is an independent game development studio. We make narrative-driven games and write openly about how we do it. Our first title in development is Stand Up, a life sim about an up-and-coming stand-up comedian.
How we work.
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Follow the North Star
“Telling meaningful stories in unconventional ways” is our North Star: every creative decision we make is guided by it. We strive for authenticity and immersion. We want players to lose themselves in the characters they embody. And we push our designs to discover new ways (through mechanics, systems, and audio cues) for players to engage with videogames as a medium.
02
Be transparent
With ourselves, with each other, and with our players. The first two guide how we approach development and business decisions internally. The latter means communicating clearly and honestly with our community so expectations are always understood and met. We also believe in sharing the realities of our journey, which is why we started the blog in the first place.
03
Grow sustainably
Our long-term vision is to improve and grow as a business while maintaining a healthy, sustainable pace. By staying financially responsible and expanding thoughtfully, we can create stability, continue making great work in a positive environment, and attract talented people who want to be part of our journey for years to come.
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Be part of a community
One of our core goals is to celebrate new voices in the industry and contribute positively to the game development community. Whether through sharing knowledge, supporting fellow developers, or creating opportunities for others, we want to be a meaningful source of support and collaboration.
Associations.
Studios, publishers, and funds we have worked with or that have supported us.
Say hello.
Press, partnerships, careers, or anything else — drop us a line. We try to reply within a week.