Playdead is a Copenhagen-based independent video game studio celebrated worldwide for its atmospheric, side-scrolling puzzle-platformers. Founded in 2006 by Arnt Jensen and Dino Patti, the studio rose to international fame with Limbo (2010), a hauntingly minimalist game that redefined the indie game aesthetic. Their follow-up, Inside (2016), was met with near-universal critical acclaim, winning numerous Game of the Year awards and cementing Playdead’s reputation as a master of environmental storytelling. Both titles are distinguished by their monochromatic visual style, precise platforming mechanics, and deeply unsettling narratives told without dialogue. Playdead operates as an employee-owned studio, maintaining full creative independence from publishers. Their games have sold millions of copies across PC and consoles, achieving rare commercial and artistic success simultaneously. The studio is currently developing an untitled third project, again in third-person perspective, described as set in outer space. Playdead remains one of Denmark’s most prestigious and internationally recognized game studios.
Studio Details
- Founded: 2008
- Location: Flæsketorvet 41, 1711 København V
- Employees: 97
- FTE: 90
- CVR: 30522192
Management
Kim Ritzau, Arnt Jensen, Dino Christian Patti
