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Studio Terranova

Exploring new frontiers in tech and games.

Studio Terranova is a worker-owned game and software cooperative consisting of CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer. We use storytelling, design and development to make *terra nova*, or new worlds.

Looking to hire us to tell your story? Check out our client services here.

Terranova, a game about fangirls in the early 00s, was released in 2022 and featured at BitSummit (2023) and Tokyo Sandbox (2024).

Our second game, Terranova Side Stories is in active development.


Terranova

Released April 2022

Terranova is a nostalgic text-based interface drama. Interface dramas are games that use interface to tell a story.

You play as Tourmaline, a teen who starts a roleplay community with her three friends. Based on your choices, you'll help Tourmaline make—or break—her friendships. What will you choose?

Learn more about Terranova

Tomodachi 8in1

Currently in development

The Tomodachi 8in1 is an eight-pack of nostalgic, narrative mini games set in the early 00's about friendship.

Reconnect with lost love, help your friend go to a dance, and overcome your anxiety in through these heartfelt narrative games.

Play on itch.io


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