About Hyper Light Studios
A small, focused studio building powerful game tools and original games.
Who We Are
Hyper Light Studios is an independent game studio and tools publisher. We believe that great tools make great games possible — so we build both. Our tools are used by developers worldwide, and our games push the boundaries of what small teams can achieve.
Founded by developers who were tired of working around limitations, we set out to create the tools we always wished existed — and the games we always wanted to play.
What We Do
Build Tools
We develop professional-grade Unity tools that solve real problems for game developers. From terrain systems to VFX editors, our tools are designed to be powerful yet intuitive.
Make Games
We create original games that reflect our passion for bold design and technical craftsmanship. Every game we make also stress-tests our own tools.
Research & Develop
We invest in R&D to stay ahead. New rendering techniques, procedural generation methods, and AI-assisted workflows feed directly into our products.
Our Philosophy
Ship Quality
We'd rather ship one great tool than five mediocre ones. Every product we release reflects our standard for quality.
Developer First
We build tools we use ourselves. If it frustrates us, we fix it. If we need documentation, we write it. No shortcuts.
Always Learning
The games industry moves fast. We stay curious, experiment constantly, and share what we learn with the community.
Sustainable Growth
We grow thoughtfully — adding new tools and games only when we can support them properly. No abandonware.