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about us
We listen to our players
From the very first day of development to release and beyond, we listen to our players and their feedback, which helps us make our games better day after day.
what we do
Art and development, all in-house
Our talented team handles nearly all the modeling and development of our games. It’s important for us to have full control over everything that makes our games unique.
works
featured games
Discover our released and in-development games, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
core values
WHAT DEFINES OUR STUDIO
We build immersive worlds powered by passion, independence, and cutting-edge technology.
Player-driven creation
Every mechanic, system, and story choice is shaped by our community.
We listen, adapt, and co-build worlds with the players who explore them.
Independent excellence
As a fully independent studio, we control every step of our games, from art direction to gameplay systems, ensuring creativity and consistency in every detail.
Full-spectrum production
We handle all aspects of development internally: environment art, gameplay code, technical design, audio, and publishing. Our workflow is entirely Unreal Engine-based for maximum quality and scalability.
Long-term player experience
We support our titles beyond release with live updates, balance improvements, and community-driven features. Each project grows organically, just like the players who bring it to life.
what players say
"This game is fun alone or with friends. Since it's early access at the time I'm writing this, it has immense potential and could be one of the best games I've ever played. Only time will tell, but I have high hopes for the future and overall life of the game."
“El mejor juego de backrooms, el modo loop está guapísimo
Muy bien conseguido todo, la ambientación, gráficos, sonido, inmersión...
Brutal experiencia cooperativa, honor a los desarrolladores.”
"Top 3 best co op horror games in the world"
team
our core talent
Our talented team is ready to guide your game from the concept to its release!
Mathieu PASCAL
Kévin VAÏSSE
Mehdi BENAMAR
John PAYET
Nicolas GAUCHON
OUR DNA
CRAFTING IMMERSIVE WORLDS TOGETHER
Player-first philosophy
We design our games with players, not just for them. Every feature, mechanic and update is shaped by real community feedback, because great worlds are built together.
Independent spirit
Headlight Studio is fully independent and proud to stay that way. Freedom allows us to experiment, take creative risks and push Unreal Engine 5 to its limits.
Mastery of craft
From 3D art to gameplay systems, we handle nearly every aspect of production internally. This ensures artistic coherence, technical excellence, and a distinctive signature across our titles.
Technology & innovation
We embrace cutting-edge tools to deliver realistic worlds, advanced AI behaviors and scalable multiplayer systems, making every session an unforgettable experience.
Sustainable vision
Our games are designed to evolve over time, supported by an engaged player base. Every project contributes to the next, fueling a long-term creative ecosystem rather than one-off releases.
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