Projects

Games, Tools, Experiments

Explore the work here at Hoel Studios. Click or tap any of the project below to find out more. Projects are updated regularly so check back for more of the latest.

Featured Project

Project Deadlock

Turn Based Tactical Survival Game

Every action increases the threat! Fight smart, stay quiet and adapt as the battlefield escalates. Or throw that out and make as much noise as you want, just don’t expect everyone will walk away. Lead a squad through escalating tactical encounters where every dicision can change the outcome of the mission.

Reactive Thread System

Player actions generate threat that can trigger all maner of events ranging from reinformenents to evac repositioning.

Tactical Decision Making

Every turn matters. Positioning, timing and resource management determine mission success and squad survival.

Loadout Driven Gameplay

Weapons, equipment and carried gear directly shape the fighters available actions and potential on the battlefield.

Our Aprroach

How We Work

Systems First

Strong systems create better stories than scripted events. Projects are designed around mechanics than interact, evolve and generate unique outcomes.

Build Publicly

Development progress, design descisions and technical challenges are shared through regular devlog updates.

Sustainable Scope

Projects are developed with a focus on maintainability, LTS and realistic production goals.