Greenskygames

Greensky Games operates as a remote-first, independent virtual reality (VR) game development studio with a base in Montreal. The company was established in San Francisco by veteran VR developers with the objective of introducing VR to a mainstream audience by creating games exclusively designed for the platform. One of the founders is Joe Connolly. The firm is backed by Y Combinator and other venture capital investors.

The studio's business model is centered on developing and publishing its own titles, which allows it to maintain complete creative control over its products. Revenue is generated through the sale of its games on platforms like Steam and Meta Quest. The company's first game, SWARM, was released in the spring of 2021. This title is a fast-paced, arcade-style grapple shooter set in brightly colored worlds with globally competitive leaderboards. In SWARM, players use a grappling hook and pistols to navigate and fight through waves of alien robots. The game's design focuses on creating a sense of flow and requires strategic thinking in addition to quick reactions to survive.

Following its initial success, Greensky Games launched SWARM 2, which builds upon the original with new environments and a rogue-like progression system. The studio's portfolio also includes other VR titles in development, such as 'Anomaly', a PvPvE extraction shooter, and 'Chronostrike', a co-op game where time moves only when the player does. 'Shadow Chambers', an AI-powered escape room with infinitely replayable medieval mysteries, is another project in their pipeline. The company has received multiple NYX awards for its games, including Grand Winner for SWARM 2 in 2024 and Gold Winner for SWARM 1 in 2023.

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