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Hinterland Studio

Survival Game Pioneers

Vancouver, Canada
51-200
Founded 2012
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Hinterland Studio at a glance
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Team size
51-200
Services
Programming, Game Design, 3D Art, Narrative & Writing
Engines
Unity
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Ranked
Top 10 in Narrative
Listing status
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Listed since
January 2026
Website
hinterlandgames.com
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About Hinterland Studio

Hinterland Studio is an independent Canadian game developer founded in 2012 in Vancouver by Raphael van Lierop. They are the creators of The Long Dark, which has reached 10+ million players worldwide.

Company History

  • Founded: 2012
  • Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Founder: Raphael van Lierop (former Relic Entertainment)

Founding Team

Industry veterans including:

  • Alan Lawrance (Volition Inc.)
  • Hokyo Lim (League of Legends)
  • David Chan (BioWare)
  • Marianna Krawczyk (God of War series)

Notable Games

The Long Dark (2017)

  • 10+ million players worldwide
  • Survival game set in Canadian wilderness
  • Kickstarter funded (2013)
  • Steam Early Access (2014)
  • Full release: August 2017
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox

Expansions

  • Tales from the Far Territory (2022)

Funding

  • Canada Media Fund seed financing
  • Successful Kickstarter campaign (2013)

Mission

Creating thought-provoking, story-rich entertainment experiences set in compelling original worlds.

Note

Hinterland is primarily a game developer, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference.

Why Hinterland Matters

  • The Long Dark 10M+ players
  • Vancouver-based Canadian studio
  • AAA veteran founding team
  • Independent creative vision
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