Factsheet

Founded:
2014

Website:
polykidgames.com

Press / Business Contact:
team@polykidgames.com

Description

An independent game development studio located in San Francisco, CA that created the 3D platformer, Poi.

History

PolyKid was founded in 2014 by game industry veterans Ben Gable and Paul Ewers. They were driven by the desire to make games inspired by titles that they loved as kids, but with an added dash of innovation and crafted using today's tools and technology. Ben and Paul both graduated from DigiPen Institute of Technology and have worked on PC games such as Igneous (2010 IGF Student Showcase Winner), Kabloom, the mobile game Star Thief and other independent projects.

PolyKid's first release was in 2017 with the 3D platformer, Poi. The game has since been translated into five languages, ported to multiple platforms, and celebrated a retail box release in North America for the Nintendo Switch.

Videos

Nintendo Switch Trailer YouTube

PlayStation 4 Trailer YouTube

Xbox One Trailer YouTube

Steam (PC, macOS, Linux) Trailer YouTube

Images

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Selected Articles

  • "Reminds me of every whimsical platformer I played in the 90s."
    - Rock, Paper, Shotgun
  • "Poi looks like all the best 3D Mario games combined into one."
    - Destructoid
  • "I can't deny the allure of Poi's colourful, skyborn universe."
    - PC Gamer
  • "Poi is a fantastic reminder of why the 3D platformer is so fondly remembered."
    - Hardcore Gamer

Awards & Recognition

  • Featured in Twitch Prime Monthly, 2018
  • Finalist in $100K Microsoft Unity Game Challenge, 2017
  • Featured in Games Done Quick, 2017
  • Third Place in Game Dev World Championship, 2016
  • Featured in Humble Bundle Monthly, 2016

Development Team

Ben Gable
Co-Founder & Developer

Paul Ewers
Co-Founder & Developer

David Hattori
Artist

Lyndon Holland
Composer

Contact

Inquiries
team@polykidgames.com

Twitter
twitter.com/polykidgames

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