what is darbotron ltd?

darbotron ltd is an independent game development micro studio

since its formation in 2014 darbotron ltd. has been instrumental in the development and shipping of lots of published titles (see Happy Clients for details) across all the major formats PC (Steam & Windows Store), Mac, Steam Deck, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch

this work has been facilitated by the use of darbotron’s proprietary PlatformLayer technology which speeds up, simplifies, and de-risks conforming to the platform requirements necessary for releasing games on consoles

who is darbotron?

darbotron is the alter ego and outward facing business facade of veteran game developer Alex Darby

Alex is a largely hair free allegedly ape-descended creature who lives in a house with his wife, son, & their hyperactive dog

he’s worked in the game industry since 1996 as a programmer, designer, educator, & company founder

Alex co-created the multi-million selling DJ Hero franchise; is credited on 22 published multi-platform games; has worked on BAFTA winning games, and is a member of BAFTA