Gardens Interactive
Gardens Interactive is a remote games studio known for creating lush, living worlds that foster lasting friendships, with a focus on sustainability, diversity, and work-life balance.
Company Overview
Gardens Interactive is a remote games studio composed of developers responsible for notable games such as Journey, Edith Finch, Blaseball, Dustforce, Ashen, and Ultima Online. Named for the creative 'gardens' they cultivate together, the company focuses on creating lush, living worlds within their games that foster lasting friendships among players. Gardens Interactive is committed to building a culture of transparency, collaboration, empowerment, and trust within their team.
Upcoming Games
Gardens Interactive's upcoming flagship game is designed as a shared fantasy adventure. This game draws inspiration from fond memories of playing online games and features a shapeshifting, unpredictable wilderness infused with mystery and magic. The game promises a timeless visual direction and tactile multiplayer play, aiming to bring players together in a unique and engaging shared experience.
Sustainable Practices
Gardens Interactive is dedicated to implementing sustainable policies and practices. These include competitive and equitable pay across all departments, robust benefits, flexible work locations, honest and responsible project planning, sustainable working hours, and restorative time off. The studio fosters a culture that values real work-life balance for all team members.
Diversity and Inclusion
Gardens Interactive places a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion within their team. The studio actively works to identify and hire individuals from traditionally underserved and overlooked communities. Additionally, they provide training and mentorship opportunities to help team members develop new skills and grow into leadership positions. Gardens Interactive believes that a diverse team composed of varied voices has the most meaningful contributions to offer.