About

Background

We are a game development studio based in Hobart, Tasmania.

The name "Shortbread" was inspired by nostalgic memories of cozy days spent playing Sega and Nintendo at Nan's house, where she kept us fuelled with homemade shortbread and lime cordial.

We grew up with games that featured a cute aesthetic but were brutal and unforgiving. This juxtaposition is a core philosophy that we incorporate into our games.

Experience

The core members of our team have over ten years of experience in game development, and our wider team comes from a variety of disciplines and professional backgrounds.

The games we produce here at Shortbread are built with two key principles in mind. We aim for every game to have straightforward controls while providing a deeply challenging experience for those seeking it.

Our latest puzzle game, Packed!?, has garnered over 45,000 downloads and exemplifies this focus. It features a simple directional control system and continuously increases in difficulty as players progress through the game.

Services

In addition to creating our own games, we offer comprehensive game development services to help bring your idea to life. Our team is passionate about making games with intuitive UX and dedicated to crafting engaging experiences that resonate with players.

We would particularly love to collaborate on building an educational game or experience that benefits the local Tasmanian community. Whether you have a unique idea or need guidance in developing your project, we’re here to collaborate with you every step of the way.

We specialise in creating games for all major platforms and devices, ensuring that your story reaches a wide audience. We want to see more Tasmanian-born stories told through the medium of games.

Please reach out if you would like to talk to us about a project.