Skunx Games

Skunx Games is an independent Dutch game development studio focused on PC horror experiences, environmental puzzle design and narrative-led action gameplay. Founded in 2026 by visual artist, animator and filmmaker Winston van Graafeiland, the studio builds on creative experience in 3D animation and storytelling to develop original interactive worlds.

Its games centre on mascot horror, psychological horror and puzzle-adventure mechanics, with development work spanning narrative and game design, 3D asset creation, animation, Unreal Engine 5 development and self-publishing. The team’s work connects stylised character design with atmospheric environments and gameplay systems intended for PC players.

Original game projects

The studio made its debut with Dark Pals: The 1st Floor, a single-player psychological mascot-horror puzzle adventure released on Steam in May 2026. Set in an abandoned children’s psychiatric asylum, the game combines environmental puzzles, hostile mascot characters and an ink-shooting toy companion called Inky the Ink Blaster. The title was nominated for Best Art at the Dutch Game Awards 2026.

Skunx Games is continuing the series with Dark Pals: The 2nd Floor, announced as a follow-up expansion planned for 2027. The studio is also developing Crude Survivor TD, a horror-themed first-person tower-defense game that combines resource management with wave survival.

Capabilities

• Full-cycle game development and indie publishing
• Narrative design and transmedia storytelling
• Environmental puzzle design and action gameplay
• 3D character design, asset creation and animation
• Unreal Engine 5 game development

Skunx Games is distinct from its sister company, Skunx Studios, a separate creative-production business. Its portfolio and public identity are dedicated to original game development rather than the commercial VFX and production work associated with that sister studio.