Modern indie world-building

Articus Studios

Familiar worlds made new.

We reimagine nostalgic gaming experiences for a new generation: familiar worlds, rebuilt with modern craft, sharper systems, and a sense that something strange is waiting beyond the map edge.

Our games

Different worlds. The same curious spirit.

Articus games are designed as places players can return to: expressive systems, memorable stakes, and worlds that feel familiar only until they move.

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Turn-based tactical strategy

Ash Run '84

Ash Run 84 is a turn-based tactical strategy game inspired by the classics that defined the genre, reimagined with modern mechanics, persistent progression, and a vibrant synth-wave world.

Every turn counts

Use positioning, terrain, and resources to outthink the opposition.

Veterans matter

Keep experienced units alive and grow stronger throughout the campaign.

Build your army

Invest in upgrades and unlock capabilities that fit your playstyle.

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A cozy fishing adventure

Fishy Fox

FishyFox is a cozy fishing adventure about peaceful waters, lively fish, and the excitement of never knowing what might bite next.

A cozy day

Colorful waters, relaxing music, and fishing at your own pace.

Master the catch

Choose your bait, guide your hook, and balance your line tension.

Your aquarium

Keep and name your favorite fish, from tiny catches to trophy giants.

Studio thesis

Nostalgia is the doorway. The new world is the point.

We build worlds that remember what classic games made players feel, then rebuild those feelings with modern systems, sharper stakes, and stranger horizons.

Remember the feeling

We start with why classic games stayed with players: tension, mastery, mystery, and the joy of reading a world through rules.

Rebuild the structure

Modern pacing, sharper UX, and replayable systems make those old instincts feel alive instead of preserved behind glass.

Worlds before gimmicks

Every mechanic should imply a place, a history, and a player role worth stepping into.

Publisher-ready craft

We care about the whole signal: memorable art direction, legible systems, disciplined builds, and a clear creative point of view.