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
- 8-bit/16-bit authentic style
- The Arcade Crew partnership