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 Leadership Team at Payload Studios oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the company, ensuring that the creative vision for games, such as TerraTech, aligns with business objectives. This team brings together expertise in game design, technical artistry, and operations to foster innovation and drive growth, particularly following the recent investment from Tencent. They also play a key role in cultivating the community-focused initiatives of the Tentacle Zone and enriching the local game development ecosystem through events and collaboration with indie studios.

Leadership Team

Creative Development Team

Technology Development Team

Leadership Team

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Other teams at Payload Studios

Creative Development Team

Technology Development Team

Creative Development Team