Longdue Games

Studio Overview

Longdue Games is an independent, remote-first video game development studio focused on creating narrative-driven, isometric computer role-playing games (cRPGs). Founded in 2024, the studio is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of the genre through innovative storytelling and complex, choice-based mechanics. Longdue operates as a globally distributed team of writers, artists, designers, and engineers, prioritizing creative autonomy and deep, character-focused worldbuilding.

Core Philosophy and Gameplay

The studio’s design philosophy centers on "psychogeographic" game systems, where narrative choices and psychological states directly influence the game world. Rather than relying solely on traditional combat, Longdue’s titles emphasize dialogue, observation, and the internal psyche of the protagonist. Players navigate intricate social landscapes, often assuming roles that leverage investigative or journalistic archetypes to uncover truths and manipulate environments.

Debut Project: Hopetown

Longdue’s debut title, Hopetown, is an isometric narrative RPG set in a mining town on the brink of collapse. Players take on the role of a rogue journalist tasked with investigating a mysterious incident, using dialogue and psychological insight to navigate a powder-keg environment. The project has garnered significant attention for its focus on branching narrative architecture and its commitment to the legacy of classic Western RPGs. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2025, the game has established a strong community presence and continues to be the studio's primary development focus.

Industry Context

Longdue Games was established in late 2024, drawing together a multidisciplinary team of industry veterans and narrative specialists. The studio is backed by tech entrepreneur Riaz Moola and his company, CoGrammar Ltd. While the studio has navigated the complexities of the modern independent games landscape, it remains committed to producing bold, personal, and complex interactive experiences that challenge traditional genre conventions.