Forgiven 
Give players room
We prefer systems that give players choices instead of pushing everyone towards the same perfect solution.
Independent by designForgiven
Forgiven
Games.
What We BelieveGames with
Games with
room to play.
Our goal is not to tell the player exactly what to do. We build systems, places and problems, then give players space to make the experience their own.
Let systems interact
The best simulation moments happen when several simple systems collide and create something the player did not script.
Make another save tempting
Different priorities, layouts and decisions should give players a reason to start again and do things differently.
The StudioSmall studio.
Small studio.
Big systems.
Player-first worlds.
Forgiven Games is being built around the kinds of games we spend our own time playing: management, simulation and sandbox experiences with enough personality to feel like a place rather than a menu.
CampStead is our current project. News & Guides is where we share useful things we learn along the way.
See our games →How We WorkSmall team.
Small team.
Clear priorities.
The details will evolve as Forgiven Games grows, but these are the principles guiding the studio today.
Prototype the fun
Start with the player experience and prove the core loop before layering on complexity.
Keep it readable
Depth only works when players can understand why the game reacted the way it did.
Develop in public
Our news and guides document what we are learning, while game updates show what is changing inside the studio.
Read News & Guides →Iterate deliberately
We would rather improve the right systems than add features simply to make a list longer.
From The StudioFollow the
Follow the
journey.
CampStead updates, studio announcements and useful game-development articles from Forgiven Games.