We Are Jardus Games

By combining unconventional mechanics with thought provoking stories, we strive to push players beyond familiar ways of thinking.

Jardus Games is a UK-based micro indie studio focused on creating unique, narrative-driven experiences, guided by the values of curiosity, creativity, and community.

The team progressed through the UK Games Fund's Tranzfuser and DunDev programmes, recieving mentorship from industry venerans and securing the Prototype Fund to bring their latest game At Eternity's Hatch to full production.

Founded by Chris (lead artist designer), and Ethan (programmer and designer), Jardus Games started from a year long placement, building a mobile game demo. They are now joined by Becca, a technical artist and Horace a sound designer, whose work strengthens the studio’s ability to a deliver rich aethetic and atmosphere.

Meet the Team

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Lead Artist & Designer

Chris Jarman he/him

Favourite game: The Witcher 3

Outstanding TIGA Graduate of the Year – Production/Enterprise 2025 from the University of Portsmouth. Inspired by my favourite games like The Witcher 3 and a lifelong love of art, I naturally gravitated towards games art, aiming to create atmosphere and emotion that allow players to escape to another world.

Programmer & Designer

Ethan Cardus he/him

Favourite game: Outer Wilds

Moving from the Wirral to Portsmouth for university, I graduated with a first in Computer Games Production/Enterprise. I'm Inspired by concepts from films and books that blur the line between fiction and reality, and I'm passionate about creating games with just as much narrative depth that aren't afraid to explore complex ideas.

Technical Artist & Community Manager

Becca Collis she/her

Favourite game: Spelunky 2

With a background in Virtual and Augmented Reality, I co-founded the XR Society at the University of Portsmouth, helping establish a collaborative space for immersive design and creative development. My work focuses on communication, visual identity, and community engagement, shaping both in-game presentation and how projects connect with their audience. As a woman in games, I’m committed to supporting a more inclusive and welcoming industry.

Sound Designer

Horace Dann-Atkin he/him

Favourite Game: Shadow of the Colossus

Graduating with a 1st from UCA Farnham in Music Composition and technology, my love for audio as a facet in storytelling has seen me working across film and game development. As a composer for stories, my passion is in bringing the sonic world of these spaces and stories to life , flooding them with emotions that can pull, push and reach out to the audience as they take each step.

What We're About

Curiosity

Curiosity drives our studio and our games, inspiring players to explore, question, and uncover meaning through discovery.

Creativity

Creativity fuels our passion for development. We’re driven to craft distinctive, emotionally impactful games that reflect the vision of just a few individuals to bring players a unique experience.

Community

Community is integral to our ethos as a studio. We’re passionate about creating a space for people who love the same thoughtful, story-rich games we do, and who want to be part of shaping them. Our community is a place where ideas, thoughts, and opinions can be shared and heard throughout development.

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