Junkfish
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 11-50
- Offices
- 3
About Junkfish
Junkfish is an independent video game development and publishing studio founded in Dundee, Scotland, in 2011 by Abertay University alumni. Trading as Team Junkfish, it develops games across PC, console, mobile and VR platforms. Its work spans survival horror, multiplayer experiences, turn-based tactics and roguelike trading games, with capabilities covering game design, programming, art, audio and platform adaptation.
The studio established its reputation with Monstrum, released on PC in 2015. Set aboard an abandoned cargo freighter, the survival horror game combines procedurally generated environments, permadeath and AI-controlled predators. Its sequel, Monstrum 2, brought the series into asymmetrical multiplayer, pairing four players against a player-controlled monster. Following an Early Access release in 2021, the sequel launched fully in September 2022.
Games and development
Beyond horror, Junkfish developed Attack of the Earthlings, a comedic science-fiction tactical game released in 2018, followed by a mobile adaptation in 2020. It also collaborated with Snap Finger Click on the party quiz game It's Quiz Time. The studio broadened its portfolio further with Bootleg Steamer, a roguelike bootlegging, ship-management and trading game released in 2024.
As of November 2, 2026, its announced project Wilderdark is scheduled for release on November 10, 2026. The first-person survival horror game takes place on an island inhabited by dinosaurs and other prehistoric predators.
Junkfish combines full-cycle development with independent publishing and community management. Its technical work includes cross-platform engineering and porting, while its in-house audio team handles field recording, sound design, dynamic soundscapes and composition. Procedural generation, systemic AI and multiplayer mechanics are recurring areas of focus.
The company operates across the United Kingdom and Singapore. Its UK operations use a remote-first and hybrid model, alongside a physical Singapore development studio supporting its worldwide games.
More about Junkfish
Leadership
Adam Bittleston is identified as Creative Director and a company director within the founding team.
Workplace practices
The studio describes its working culture as “Person First” and “Output over Hours,” with flexible arrangements, a non-crunch philosophy and employee wellbeing policies. These are company-described practices.
Industry recognition
- Monstrum received nominations for Best Debut Game at the TIGA Awards and Best Game at the British Academy Scotland Awards.
- Monstrum 2 is reported as a winner of UK Game of the Show.
Publishing collaboration
SOEDESCO handled publishing and distribution for the physical boxed console releases of Monstrum.
Notable credits
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Where Junkfish is based
- 1 Tai Seng Avenue, Tower A #03-04, Tai Seng Exchange, Singapore 536464Singapore
Singapore Studio
Opened 2017
About this office
Direct international development office operated through Junkfish Pte. Ltd., supporting development, art and programming. Relocated from Paya Lebar Road in August 2024.
- Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dundee office
- Unit 500 Academy Business Park, 51 Gower Street, Glasgow, G51 1PR, Scotland, United KingdomGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow / UK Operational Hub
About this office
UK corporate headquarters, registered office and hybrid operating base supporting management, production, engineering and remote UK team members. The registered office moved to this address in October 2025.
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