JoyMasher

About JoyMasher

JoyMasher is an independent game development studio based in Curitiba, Brazil. Founded in 2012, they specialize in retro-style games inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit era, creating acclaimed titles like Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider.

Company Overview

• Founded: 2012
• Location: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
• Team: 2-10 employees
• Tagline: "We know retro."

Founders

• Danilo Dias
• Thaís Weiller
• Marco Galvão

Specializations

• Retro games
• 8-bit style
• 16-bit style
• Action platformers
• Run and gun games

Notable Games

• Blazing Chrome (The Arcade Crew)
• Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider (The Arcade Crew)
• Odallus: The Dark Call (self-published)
• Oniken (self-published)

Inspirations

Games inspired by classics like:

• Ninja Gaiden
• Contra
• Kabuki Quantum Fighter
• Shadow of the Ninja
• Vice: Project Doom

Publisher Partnerships

• The Arcade Crew (Blazing Chrome, Vengeful Guardian)
• Self-published (Oniken, Odallus)

Philosophy

"I just wanted to make a fun action 8-bit game, like the ones that I used to play as a kid... I really love games from 8/16-bit era and I want to make games like these." - Danilo Dias

Note

JoyMasher is primarily an indie game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference.

Why JoyMasher Matters

• Blazing Chrome critical acclaim
• Retro game specialists
• Brazil-based indie studio