supermassive games

Supermassive Games is a British video game developer based in Guildford, Surrey, founded in 2008 by brothers Pete and Joe Samuels. The studio is known for its storytelling-driven titles, especially in the horror genre, with their breakout hit being "Until Dawn" (2015), which won a BAFTA Games Award. They developed spin-offs like "Until Dawn: Rush of Blood" and "The Inpatient," and have created the popular horror anthology series "The Dark Pictures Anthology," which includes titles like "Man of Medan," "Little Hope," "House of Ashes," "The Devil in Me," and upcoming entries such as "Directive 8020." Supermassive Games has also explored other genres and platforms, starting with games that utilized PlayStation Move, and have worked with partners like BBC and Bandai Namco Entertainment. The studio was acquired by Nordisk Games in 2022, and its founders left in early 2024. Notable recent releases include "The Quarry" (2022), a spiritual successor to "Until Dawn," and "Little Nightmares III" scheduled for release in October 2025. They have expanded to multi-platform releases beyond PlayStation, including Xbox, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. In summary, Supermassive Games is distinguished for its innovative narrative horror games and has a diverse portfolio spanning various gaming platforms and genres.