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 focussed 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, receiving mentorship from industry veterans and securing the Prototype Fund to bring their latest game At Eternity's Hatch to full production.
Founded by Chris (lead artist and designer), and Ethan (lead programmer and designer), Jardus Games started from a year-long placement, building a mobile game demo. They are now joined by Horace (sound designer), whose work strengthens the studio’s ability to deliver a rich 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.
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.
Who's supported us
