Schell Games
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- Founded
- 2002
- Employees
- 51-200
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About Schell Games
Schell Games is an independent game development studio based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2002, it creates entertainment and educational experiences across virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, PC, console and mobile platforms. Its work also extends beyond conventional games to interactive exhibits, connected physical products and location-based attractions.
The studio combines original intellectual property development with commissioned projects and co-development partnerships. Its capabilities span game design, software engineering, rapid prototyping, art, animation and audio production, alongside interface design, accessibility auditing, quality assurance and user research. This range supports projects from early concepts through production, testing, platform adaptation and optimization.
Entertainment and immersive experiences
The studio's original games include the espionage puzzle series I Expect You To Die, which grew into three releases between 2016 and 2023, and the VR sword-combat roguelite Until You Fall. Other titles include Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire, Lost Recipes and Puzzle Sculpt.
Collaborative projects form another part of its entertainment work. Schell Games co-developed Among Us VR with Innersloth and Robot Teddy, and developed the augmented reality experience Star Wars: Jedi Challenges with Lenovo and Lucasfilm. These projects sit alongside work for media companies, technology businesses and cultural organizations.
Learning and physical interaction
Educational and transformational games are a substantial part of the studio's portfolio. Happy Atoms connects physical chemistry models with a digital learning experience, while HoloLAB Champions presents chemistry activities in a virtual laboratory. HistoryMaker VR offers another example of its educational VR work.
The company's broader practice includes museum installations and themed attractions, including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Ride, created with Fred Rogers Productions. Its markets encompass education and academic research, museums and cultural venues, theme parks and amusement centers, and healthcare and behavioral science. Across these settings, the studio applies interactive design to both entertainment and learning, with projects ranging from software experiences to installations that integrate hardware and physical interaction.
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Leadership and background
Jesse Schell is the studio's founder and chief executive officer. He is also an author and Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center professor, and previously served as creative director of the Disney Imagineering Virtual Reality Studio.
Development practices
The report describes a hybrid workforce and an active playtesting facility. Production facilities include dedicated VR testing labs, audio suites and a two-story mock-up area.
Technical and development milestones
- Happy Atoms uses computer vision to connect physical chemistry models with its digital experience.
- I Expect You To Die was initially prototyped in 2015, before its first commercial release.
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Where Schell Games is based
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh offices
HeadquartersAbout this office
**Schell Games Corporate Headquarters & Development Studio** Status: active Headquarters Address: 220 West Station Square Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States Phone: +1 412-390-0101 Office webpage: https://schellgames.com/contact Corporate headquarters and development studio in Station Square. --- **Schell Games West** Status: active Annex building in the same Station Square plaza as the headquarters, accommodating production, quality assurance and marketing teams.
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