About Turtlevania Games

Crafting story-rich adventures with heart and soul

Our Story

Founded in 2022 by two best friends with a shared passion for storytelling, Turtlevania Games began with a simple idea: "a game about a turtle." What started as a playful concept has evolved into an ambitious game development studio dedicated to creating meaningful gaming experiences.

Our name "Turtlevania" reflects our love for classic -vania style games, while our mascot Billie the turtle embodies our playful yet determined spirit. We believe that the best games are those that stay with players long after they've put the controller down.

Our Mission

To create story-rich, handcrafted 2D adventures with immersive narratives, emotional depth, and consequence-driven gameplay that resonates with players on a meaningful level.

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Storytelling

Every game we create focuses on rich environmental storytelling and character development that creates lasting emotional connections.

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Handcrafted Quality

We believe in the power of careful, deliberate design. Every pixel, every mechanic, every moment is crafted with intention and care.

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Meaningful Choices

Our games feature consequence-driven gameplay where player decisions shape not just the story, but the very nature of the experience.

Meet the Team

The passionate individuals behind Turtlevania Games, united by a shared love for creating games that matter.

Andrew

CEO & Technical Lead

A professional full-stack developer with a childhood dream of creating games. Andrew brings deep technical expertise to Turtlevania Games, focusing on turning ambitious creative visions into playable realities.

His passion for game development stems from a lifelong love of interactive storytelling and the unique power of games to create meaningful experiences.

Full-Stack DevelopmentGame ProgrammingTechnical Architecture

Brandon

President & Creative Director

Inspired by the transformative power of video games during the pandemic, Brandon is driven by a desire to create games with lasting emotional impact. He leads the creative vision for all Turtlevania Games projects.

Brandon's goal is to craft stories and experiences that "stay with players long after they've put the controller down," bringing depth and meaning to every aspect of game design.

Creative DirectionNarrative DesignGame Design

Our Current Project

Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood

A beautifully illustrated Metroidvania-style adventure that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and meaningful player choices. Tyro represents everything we stand for as a studio: innovative mechanics, emotional storytelling, and a world that reacts to your decisions.

🎨Beautifully illustrated world

🧠Revolutionary Sanity System

🔍Deep exploration and puzzle-solving

⚖️Meaningful player choices

Learn About Tyro Wishlist on Steam

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Thank You

Thank you for being part of our journey. Whether you're here for the first time or you've been following us since the beginning, your support means everything to us. Together, we're creating games that will be remembered for years to come.

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