About Velan Studios, Inc.
We are a game development company, founded in 2016 by industry veterans Guha and Karthik Bala. We specialize in computer games, creating experimental experiences with new forms of play.
Our portfolio includes: Midnight Murder Club (planned for 2025), Bounce Arcade (2024), Hot Wheels Rift Rally (2023), Knockout City (2021), and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020). We explore new technologies to develop games.
Mission & Values
Our core values shape how we create games.
“Unconventionally World-Class” means we embrace the unexpected. We build on our expertise and challenge conventions to invent new experiences.
“Stay Curious” pushes us to discover new ideas and approaches using technology and design. This creates an environment where we can experiment and explore creatively.
“Respect and Responsibility” means we prioritize our diverse player community and trust our team to make player-centric choices.
“Community of Makers and Players” encourages collaboration. We use diverse backgrounds for innovation and new perspectives to make game experiences exciting. We are always driven by curiosity, leading to unconventional approaches and unexpected discoveries.
Team & Culture
Velan Studios employs between 51 and 200 people. The team includes game industry veterans, many with decades of experience, who are driven to do things differently.
The culture encourages creative experimentation and exploration, aiming to bring new experiences to the gaming community. Collaboration is a key part of innovation, with a diverse team that values different backgrounds and perspectives. The work environment helps build a sense of community among creators and players.
The studio has locations in Troy, NY, and Toronto, ON. Roles are typically hybrid or onsite.
Benefits & Perks
We offer health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts.
Employees get flexible paid time off, plus 9 paid holidays. Our 401(k) retirement plan includes a 3% employer contribution. We also offer voluntary benefits like legal, pet, auto, home, and renters insurance.
Annual bonuses are also a possibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Velan Studios develops video games. Their game titles include Midnight Murder Club (2025), Bounce Arcade (2024), Hot Wheels Rift Rally (2023), Knockout City (2021), and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (2020).
The company offers health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts. Employees receive flexible paid time off plus 9 paid holidays. A 401(k) retirement plan includes a 3% employer contribution. Additional voluntary benefits cover legal, pet, auto, home, and renters insurance. Potential annual bonuses may also be offered.
Velan Studios fosters a culture that prioritizes curiosity, creative experimentation, and collaboration. The team is encouraged to explore new ideas, challenge conventions, and adopt unconventional approaches to game development. The studio values respect for its player community and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages diverse perspectives to energize new game experiences.
The company is built on a diverse team of game industry veterans who collaborate to create new gaming experiences. Teams are structured to encourage innovation, with roles like Senior Gameplay Animators and Senior Environment Artists often leading small teams and contributing to the production pipeline through research, development, and mentorship.
Velan Studios, Inc. was founded in 2016.
Velan Studios, Inc. has 51-200 employees.
Velan Studios, Inc. hires in 🇨🇦 Canada, and 🇺🇸 United States.
Yes! Velan Studios, Inc. is actively hiring with 6 open remote jobs available now.
Yes, Velan Studios, Inc. is a remote-first company.
Velan Studios, Inc.'s website is velanstudios.com .
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