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Parallel Studio

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2016
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11-50
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About Parallel Studio

Parallel Studio is an independent French video game developer based in Paris, focused on cinematic, narrative-driven adventures and immersive virtual reality experiences. Its work combines emotional storytelling, atmospheric world-building and cinematographic direction, with projects spanning PC, consoles, mobile and VR platforms.

The business launched operationally in 2016, following legal incorporation in 2015. Its development capabilities encompass game direction and design, narrative design and scriptwriting, 3D art and animation, environmental design, audio direction and original music composition. Across its projects, the studio emphasizes single-player experiences in which setting, sound and narrative work together to establish a distinctive atmosphere.

Narrative adventures across platforms

Dark Days is an episodic narrative horror mystery developed for virtual reality, including Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift. The project reflects the studio's early exploration of storytelling within immersive environments.

EqqO takes a different approach: a poetic narrative puzzle adventure inspired by Ethiopian mythology. Released across Nintendo Switch, Android and VR platforms, it extends the studio's interest in emotionally driven interactive stories beyond horror.

Released on August 29, 2023, Under The Waves is a retro-futuristic adventure set in 1979 beneath the North Sea. Players follow Stanley, an offshore commercial diver confronting personal grief while exploring surreal underwater depths. Its ocean setting connects an intimate character story with environmental themes. The game launched for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S through Spotlight by Quantic Dream.

Independent development

Parallel Studio announced its publishing partnership with Quantic Dream in March 2021. That collaboration supported the development and release of Under The Waves, while Parallel Studio continued to operate independently. Its ongoing creative focus remains emotional, narrative-led games that bring together original settings, cinematic presentation and interactive exploration.

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Founders and leadership

The studio was founded by Ronan Coiffec, identified as CEO and Game/Creative Director; Nicolas Bredin, Audio Director and Composer; and Sébastien Renard, Writer and Narrative Designer. Before establishing the company, the founding team accumulated over a decade of AAA development experience, with backgrounds spanning Life is Strange, Remember Me, Heavy Rain and Alone in the Dark.

Production collaborations

Quantic Dream's contribution to Under The Waves extended beyond publishing to funding, motion capture stages, recording facilities, quality assurance and localization.

The game was also developed in close partnership with Surfrider Foundation Europe to integrate environmental awareness and authentic ocean preservation themes into its gameplay.

Notable credits

3 credits
  • Under The Waves
  • EqqO
  • Dark Days

Offices

Where Parallel Studio is based

1 location

  • Paris offices

    Headquarters
    Paris, Île-de-France, France
    About this office

    **Paris Headquarters** Status: active Headquarters Address: 32 rue de la Colonie, 75013 Paris, France Opened: 2017 Overall company headquarters since November 27, 2017, following relocation from rue Dugommier. --- **Former Registered Office** Status: inactive / historical Address: 11 rue Dugommier, 75012 Paris, France Closed: 2017 Initial registered office; the establishment was transferred on November 27, 2017.

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