Porcelaine Games is a Montreal-based video game development studio founded in 2022 by Marielle Bissonnette-Lavoie and Pierre Delage. Porcelaine specializes in creating "Sim-Lite" games, which are approachable simulation/management games that capture the richness and depth of traditional management games in an easy-to-play format.
The team is currently working on Feast, a simulation/survival game centered around gastronomy for PC and mobile/tablet platforms, set in the early 19th century in the colonies of North-America. |
From the begginingThey specialize in the development of Simulation/Management games, a genre that passionately captivates them both as players and creators.
Their collaboration began in 2015 at Gameloft Montreal, working on the strategy/management game Siegefall (iOS, Android, 2015), and later at Nvizzio Creations, where they co-led the development of Rollercoaster Tycoon Adventures (Nintendo Switch, PC, 2019). It is from these experiences that the seeds of Porcelaine were sown, leading them to co-found the company in May 2022.
They have assembled a talented, diverse, and trusted team around them, comprising individuals with whom they have previously collaborated.
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OUR FUTUREJust like the delicate art of porcelain craftsmanship, creating a video game is a refined and subtle craft, requiring patience, meticulousness, and a keen understanding of the design process. For both, the final product is fragile, as the slightest flaw can lead to its complete loss.
This metaphor perfectly represents our approach to game design and development at Porcelaine. It also aligns naturally with the studio's mission, which is to create approachable, intelligent, and emotionally resonant gaming experiences that delve into unexplored or underrepresented social and historical contexts.
To fulfill this mission and driven by our passion for this genre, we have chosen to specialize in what we call "Sim-Lite" games. A Sim-Lite game can feature any control and camera systems, as long as it is built around a simulation/management framework. This allows us to explore different types of games while staying within our preferred genre.
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At Porcelaine Games, we're a collective of passionate individuals driven by our love for gaming, storytelling, and our shared enthusiasm for crafting immersive experiences.
With a commitment to equality, parity and diversity, we celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, set of skills, and talents that each team member brings to the table. Together, we strive to push boundaries, ignite imaginations, and create games that reflect the richness of our diverse world and resonate with players from all walks of life. |