Game development is intense. Long hours, lots of problem-solving, and even more coffee. But when we’re not debugging tile mechanics or debating level design, we’re gamers at heart, winding down (or firing up) with our favorite titles. Here’s a little window into what’s keeping us glued to our screens outside of Lost Twins 2.
Our dev is currently knee-deep in demon-slaying chaos with Doom: The Dark Ages. It’s loud, it’s brutal, and it’s everything he needs to blow off steam. He recently wrapped up some other heavy hitters too: South of Midnight , Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and the new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Apparently, he’s on a mission to play every game with a colon in the title. His backlog might be longer than our bug list, but hey, he’s making progress.
The QA guy, on the other hand, refuses to commit to just one game. His playlist reads like a gamer’s dream shelf: Battlefield , Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Rainbow Six Siege, FIFA, Arma, and Fortnite. Six games, all actively being played. We’re not sure how he finds the time, but we suspect he might be living in the Matrix.
Our CTO (just a title to scare us), leans into the thoughtful, beautifully-crafted indies. His recent favorites include Bionic Bay, Little Nightmares, Portal, Ori and the Blind Forest, Baba Is You, and Braid. If it’s got atmosphere, clever puzzles, or a touch of melancholy, he’s all in. He says he plays games that make him feel things. We’ve caught him staring at the title screen of Ori more than once.
The artist been loving tactical and strategic titles. He’s working his way through Commandos Origins and Rivals, with Warhammer also on the rotation. He’s the kind of player who thinks ten moves ahead is perfect for someone who spends his dev hours anticipating player behavior.
And then there’s our other dev, who recently enjoyed Stray and some classic Assassin’s Creed titles. Sadly, his gaming life is slightly limited by the eternal struggle of being a Mac user. As he puts it: “Can’t play the majority of indie games."
And of course, there's our marketing lead, currently exploring Teyvat in Genshin Impact. They call it research, studying character-driven engagement loops and live event strategies. We nod supportively while watching them wish for their 5-star waifu. And yes, pulling for Primogems totally counts as market insight. Meanwhile, our producer is busy mastering the dark arts of mobile gaming. One minute they’re deep into Candy Crush, the next they’re comparing monetization models between match-3s and idle clickers, all while somehow managing our sprint deadlines. If there’s a leaderboard, they’re on it. If there’s a daily reward, they’ve claimed it. At this point, we’re pretty sure they have a sixth sense for spotting a good gacha system.
So while Lost Twins 2 is always our main quest, these games help us recharge, get inspired, and occasionally trash talk each other (in good fun, of course). Got a favorite game recommendation for us? We’d love to hear what you’re playing too.
Best regards,
Playdew Team