Smile Break

About Smile Break

Smile Break is an independent game development studio founded in 2024 by industry veterans Ryan Geithman, Max Wagner, and Zach Peterson. The studio operates as a remote-first, international team, leveraging the collective experience of its leadership, who previously held key roles at Snowblind Studios and Ember Entertainment.

Smile Break is currently focused on the full-cycle development of an unannounced, high-profile third-person action RPG and multiplayer strategy title. This project is being developed in partnership with a major publisher and is designed for cross-platform play across PC and mobile devices. The studio emphasizes a data-driven development architecture, utilizing Unity and established industry-standard workflows to build immersive, systems-heavy gameplay experiences.

Core Focus

• Action RPG Development: Specializing in combat balancing, quest design, and spatial architecture.
• Multiplayer Systems: Engineering scalable multiplayer and strategy mechanics for cross-platform environments.
• Collaborative Production: Operating as a distributed team with a focus on publisher-partnered co-development and licensed intellectual property adaptation.

By prioritizing strong communication and a collaborative creative environment, Smile Break aims to deliver high-quality interactive entertainment while maintaining a lean, agile development structure.