Payload Studios is a British independent games studio, founded by Russ Clarke and Vincent Scheurer, to develop our flagship game, the sandbox construction and combat game, TerraTech.

Payload Studios also run the Tentacle Zone stand at games conventions across the UK. The stand offers indie developers an affordable way to show their games with full support from our friendly team and all artwork and equipment provided. 

The Tentacle Zone has also expanded to include cohabiting workspace in our studio, we currently share space with 4 other talented indie studios. We also host events for the London games community including our diversity focused Game On series. 

Payload Studios recently announced that Tencent, a leading internet and technology company, has invested a minority stake in Payload. This investment will support the growth of the team and development of future titles with Payload’s signature community-driven model. 

The studio is based in Farringdon, London.

Games

Video Games

Payload Studios

Russ Clarke

John Dix

Samantha Luzon

Django Verbaant

Ben H.

Karen Y.

Rob Kinder

Vincent Scheurer

Kris Skellorn

Khally Saarman-Jones

The Creative Development Team at Payload Studios is responsible for designing and crafting engaging gameplay experiences for their flagship title, TerraTech, and future projects. This multidisciplinary team collaborates on game mechanics, art direction, sound design, and community engagement, ensuring that the games not only reflect the studio’s creative vision but also resonate with their player community. By leveraging a diverse set of skills, including game design, 3D modeling, and music composition, they aim to deliver innovative and immersive gaming experiences that align with Payload's community-driven approach.

Creative Development Team

Technology Development Team

Creative Development Team

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