About
About Sabotage Studio
Sabotage Studio is a Canadian indie game developer founded in 2016 in Quebec City by award-winning developers Thierry Boulanger and Martin Brouard. Known for The Messenger (Best Debut Indie Game 2018) and Sea of Stars, they create retro-inspired games with modern design.
Company Overview
- Founded: April 2016
- Location: Quebec City, Canada
- Founders: Thierry Boulanger, Martin Brouard
- Team: 11-50 employees
- Philosophy: "Definitive editions of game genres we loved as kids"
Notable Games
The Messenger (2018)
- Action-platform game
- Published by Devolver Digital
- Best Debut Indie Game (The Game Awards 2018)
- PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
Sea of Stars (2023)
- JRPG prequel to The Messenger
- Most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter ever
- PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch, PC
Platform Coverage
- Windows PC
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Xbox One & Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch
Design Philosophy
Self-driven artisans creating definitive editions of beloved game genres, embracing advanced modern designs while capturing the charm of classic games.
Note
Sabotage Studio is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Canadian studio.
Why Sabotage Studio Matters
- The Messenger Game Awards 2018 winner
- Sea of Stars record Kickstarter
- Quebec City Canadian indie
- Devolver Digital publishing partnership
- Retro-modern unique design approach