Creating Games with Heart

A small indie studio focused on keeping a human approach

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About Us

BareBones is a brand new indie game development studio based in Paris, France. We believe in keeping things simple and human. Our small, efficient team works together to strip away unnecessary complexity and focus on what truly matters: fun and meaningful gameplay. Founded in 2025, we're just getting started on our journey to create games that leave a lasting impression.

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Our Projects

Project Tempo - BareBones Game Studio's rhythm roguelike video game

Project Tempo

Our debut title currently in development. A unique rhythm roguelike set in a charming pirate world.
Project RP - BareBones Game Studio's tabletop RPG system

Project RP

An experimental tabletop RPG system that simplifies conventional gameplay mechanics and offers creative freedom to players.

Our Team

Matthieu Chapeland - Co-Founder & Lead Designer at BareBones Game Studio

Matthieu Chapeland

Co-Founder &
Game Designer

Hugo Grethen - Co-Founder & Lead Developer at BareBones Game Studio

Hugo Grethen

Co-Founder &
Developer

Julien Delwaulle - Art Director at BareBones Game Studio

Julien Delwaulle

Art Director

Matthew Harnage - Sound Designer & Music Composer at BareBones Game Studio

Matthew Harnage

Sound Designer & Music Composer

Collaborators

Hugo Raguin - Tools Programmer at BareBones Game Studio

Hugo Raguin

Tools Programmer

Florentin Lombard - Design & Narration Consultant at BareBones Game Studio

Florentin Lombard

Design & Narration Consultant

Kevin Mei - Art Consultant at BareBones Game Studio

Kevin Mei

Art Consultant

Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in our games, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello.

Email: contddfhbgfsacdfefcv56t@bareboafgsq65++5snesmail.com
Location: Paris, France
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