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 shaping the vision and direction of game design and artistic elements for projects like TerraTech. They collaborate closely to ensure that creative concepts align with technical feasibility, overseeing the production pipeline from initial ideation to final execution. This team also plays a vital role in fostering innovation within the studio and supporting community initiatives, such as the Tentacle Zone at game conventions.

Creative Development Team

Technology Development Team

Creative Development Team

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Creative Development Team

Technology Development Team