RyseUp Studios

RyseUp Studios is an independent game developer and co-publisher based in Lyon, France. Founded in 2014, it creates original games for conventional gaming platforms and virtual reality. Its work combines fast movement, stylized visuals and action-focused design, with experience spanning roguelite first-person shooters, cooperative multiplayer and VR arcade experiences.

The studio describes its approach as “Triple-I”: independent productions made by small, agile teams with an emphasis on visual, mechanical and technical polish. Alongside developing its own intellectual property, RyseUp has undertaken art outsourcing and external game development work. Its capabilities include 2D and 3D asset production, character rigging, game design and real-time effects.

From virtual reality to Roboquest

Early work included location-based entertainment and virtual reality games. In 2020, RyseUp released Winter Break, also known as Snowball Battle VR, a competitive snowball game designed for family-friendly play. That year also brought The Burning Descent, a competitive arena shooter developed for virtual reality and published by Mumocap.

Its best-known game, Roboquest, is an Unreal Engine–powered roguelite first-person shooter built around fluid mobility, cooperative play, procedural environments and comic-book-style visuals. The game entered Steam Early Access in August 2020 and subsequently joined Xbox Game Preview. RyseUp partnered with Starbreeze Entertainment in August 2023 for global publishing, with the full release following in November 2023 on PC and Xbox. PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions followed in May 2025.

RyseUp also licensed its game and collaborated with Flat2VR Studios on Roboquest VR, extending the property to dedicated VR platforms. This collaboration connects the studio’s established shooter design with its earlier experience in immersive games.

As of the supplied November 2026 research, RyseUp continues to operate independently, support its existing game community and develop new original intellectual property. Its activities combine internally developed games, publishing partnerships and specialist production support for other developers.