Future Minimalism

Studio Overview

Future Minimalism is an independent game development and publishing studio based in Alkmaar, Netherlands. Founded in 2022 by developer Kevin Baars, the studio focuses on creating immersive, historically authentic medieval tactical action-strategy games and arcade experiences. The studio operates on an agile production model, with core engineering and design handled in-house, supported by a network of international freelance artists and contractors.

Core Philosophy and Technology

Central to the studio's development philosophy is the integration of player-driven content tools. Future Minimalism developed the "Warforge" editor, an in-game suite that allows players to design custom factions, unit rosters, modular castles, and campaigns without requiring external coding knowledge. These creations are supported by native Steam Workshop integration, fostering a community-driven ecosystem around the studio's titles.

Key Projects

• Voor De Kroon: The studio's flagship title, which blends third-person front-line combat with an overhead real-time strategy (RTS) command perspective and a turn-based overworld campaign. Originally centered on the 13th-century Friso-Hollandic Wars, the game has expanded to include dynamic weather systems, large-scale formation battles, and extensive historical armory expansions.
• Warrior Lords: A fast-paced medieval fantasy beat-'em-up brawler released in 2024, featuring local co-op and arcade-style mechanics, published under the studio's "Future Arcade" imprint.
• Warforge Editor: A modular sandbox toolkit integrated into Voor De Kroon that serves as a cornerstone of the studio's commitment to player accessibility and creative freedom.

Community and Development

Future Minimalism maintains an active community presence through its dedicated Discord server and regular updates to its titles. The studio continues to expand its portfolio through both core game development and the release of thematic DLC packs, such as the Dark Fantasy Variety Pack and various historical armory expansions, all built using Unreal Engine.