Brainlag Games
A small team of industry veterans creating immersive games with soul and worlds with weight.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Brainlag Games is a German video game developer based in Essen, Germany. The company was founded in 2024 by Maki Dieffenbach, Markus Kloß, Amadeus Weidmann, and André Hotz after the closure of Piranha Bytes. The team consists of industry veterans with over 50 years of combined experience, having worked on titles like Gothic, Risen, and Elex. They aim to create games that evoke nostalgic memories and provide a fair revenue share among team members.
History
Brainlag Games was born after the closure of Piranha Bytes in the year 2024. Founded by Maki Dieffenbach, Markus Kloß, Amadeus Weidmann and André Hotz. The team is based in Essen, Germany and consists of industry veterans with over 50 years of experience, who worked on titles like Gothic, Risen and Elex.
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