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 team of graduates from the University of Portsmouth, having studied TIGA accredited courses Computer Games Production and Virtual & Augmented Reality. Chris, our lead artist and producer, and Ethan, our lead designer and programmer, completed a self-employed placement year in which they developed a mobile game demo. We are now joined by Becca, our technical artist, to create visually stunning experiences, complementing the deep and compelling narratives we wish to tell. By combining unconventional mechanics with thought provoking stories, we strive to push players beyond familiar ways of thinking.

Who's suppored us

Meet the Team

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Lead Artist & Designer

Chris Jarman he/him

Favourite game: The Witcher 3

I’m from Cambridgeshire and studied Computer Games Production/Enterprise at the University of Portsmouth, graduating with a First. Inspired by my favourite games and a lifelong love of art, I naturally gravitated towards games art. I particularly enjoy creating atmosphere and emotion, aiming to let players 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.

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.