About us
Founded in early 2025, Emberstaff is an independent game studio based in Tournai, Belgium, run by a couple with a lifelong passion for video games.
We specialize in 2D hand-drawn Metroidvanias. Driven by our love for the genre, we aim to deliver never-before-seen mechanics, deeply satisfying gameplay, and unique, eye-catching cartoon visuals.
For us, the player always comes first: our ultimate goal is to craft fun, highly original adventures that amaze you and invite you to explore intriguing new worlds.
Our values
Benevolence
It's important for us to be kind and supportive of one another, ensuring that everyone can thrive within the company. We want to eliminate toxicity and useless frustration, which have already caused significant harm to the video game industry.
Creativity
The core reason behind the studio's creation is our passion for video games, driving us to craft captivating experiences and unleash our imagination through a dynamic fusion of challenged intellect and boundless creativity.
Transparency
To build a healthy relationship, we need to be transparent both with each other and with our community, in order to establish a genuine relationship of trust that benefits everyone.
The staff
Martin Beaussart
Game DesignerProgrammerComposer & Sound Designer
Co-creator of Emberstaff and Mathilde's life companion, Martin fine-tunes the gameplay of our games and leads the studio's vision. A game developer and Metroidvania enthusiast by nature, he's been a Nintendo fan since childhood and enjoys playing a wide variety of games. He has also been a musician for many years, with a love for punk rock and J-rock.
Mathilde Dochy
ArtistNarrative Designer
Co-creator of Emberstaff and Martin's partner in life, Mathilde creates the fantastic visuals that bring our games to life. She enjoys animated films and series, loves sketching traditionally on paper, and has a deep love for tabletop games and animals. Right now, there's a 20% chance she's dressed like a cow.
Contact
contact@emberstaff.com