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Parallel Circles

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About Parallel Circles

Parallel Circles is an independent game development studio based in the United Kingdom and Spain. Founded in 2016 by former TT Games developers Lucas González Hernanz and Roger Valldeperas Juan, it creates original games and provides console porting, co-development and gameplay consulting for other independent developers. Its work emphasizes minimalist design, responsive controls, tactile interaction and carefully refined game-feel.

Original games

The studio debuted with Flat Heroes in 2018, a fast-paced action-platformer built around clean geometric visuals and precise movement. Its cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes span more than 300 handcrafted levels. The game reached PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox platforms, establishing the studio's approach to combining straightforward visual design with demanding, responsive play.

In 2024, Parallel Circles expanded into virtual reality with Beat the Beats VR, a first-person rhythm-boxing game. Initially released for PlayStation VR2, it subsequently reached Meta Quest, SteamVR and Pico in April 2026. The project applies the studio's focus on physical responsiveness and accessible interaction to movement-driven rhythm gameplay.

Development and porting

Alongside its own games, Parallel Circles helps external teams adapt their projects for console and VR platforms. Its supported platform work includes Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, PC, Meta Quest and Pico. Services include systems programming, performance optimization, technical implementation and publishing support.

Porting and co-development credits include GYLT, SUMMERHOUSE, Cloverpit, Friends vs Friends, Laika: Aged Through Blood and A Place for the Unwilling. These projects sit alongside design consulting that addresses mechanics, balance, player feedback and gameplay polish.

The studio also develops experimental interactive software and branded experiences. Work such as ASICS: VR Runner and VinylOS extends its practice beyond conventional game releases into bespoke virtual reality and interactive installations.

More about Parallel Circles

Leadership and collaborators

  • Lucas González Hernanz is an active director and holds at least 75% of the company's shares and voting rights.
  • Co-founder Roger Valldeperas Juan resigned as a director and person with significant control on 12 May 2022.
  • Core collaborators include Josef Who? in publishing and producing, Javier Garrido in game-feel and polish, and Ricardo Beltrán as Platform Wrangler.

Working model

The studio describes its approach as iterative craft, prioritizing refinement over rapid commercial output and the rigid deadlines associated with AAA production. It works through a distributed network of home offices and external collaborators.

Creative collaboration

The experimental software project VinylOS was developed in collaboration with Jonas Bohatsch.

Notable credits

11 credits
  • Flat Heroes
  • Beat the Beats VR
  • GYLT
  • Cloverpit
  • SUMMERHOUSE
  • Friends vs Friends
  • Laika: Aged Through Blood
  • A Place for the Unwilling
  • Rivals Hover League
  • VinylOS
  • ASICS: VR Runner

Offices

Where Parallel Circles is based

3 locations

  • Spain

    Spain

  • Manchester office

    Manchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Remote office

    35 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 1EB, United KingdomRemote
    About this office

    Statutory registered office and primary UK base, representing the saved Manchester location. The report identifies Greater Manchester as the administrative headquarters and describes production as distributed through home offices.

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