Studio Inkyfox UG

Studio Inkyfox UG is an independent video game development company based in Germany. It was founded in 2019 by Jonas Manke, a former character animator who continues to run the studio as a solo developer. The studio's stated focus is on visual storytelling and animation, aiming to create high-quality games with distinctive gameplay experiences, mood, and atmosphere. The studio's debut title, Omno, was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that began in 2019 and was supported by an Epic MegaGrant in the same year. Omno went on to establish Studio Inkyfox's role in the international independent game development scene, earning recognition including a Developer Award for Best Indiegame in 2021 and a German Game Award for Best Family Game in 2022. The studio has since built partnerships with major platform holders and publishers such as Epic Games, Steam, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, and has demonstrated the ability to deliver multi-platform releases on time across PC and consoles. As of the studio's own communications, Studio Inkyfox is developing its next title, Kibu. The company operates as a private, independent entity led by its founder, with no parent company or external ownership disclosed in the available evidence.

Studio Inkyfox UG was founded in 2019 by Jonas Manke, a former character animator. Manke continues to run the studio as a solo developer, with the company describing strong expertise in visual storytelling and animation at its core. The studio's first major public step was a Kickstarter campaign launched in 2019 for its debut title, Omno. In June 2019, the project received an Epic MegaGrant, providing early financial support. Omno was released and went on to establish Studio Inkyfox's role in the international independent game development industry. The studio's official news timeline records a developer interview for Epic Games in April 2021, followed by a Developer Award for Best Indiegame in December 2021. In 2022, Omno received the German Game Award for Best Family Game, and the studio appeared at Gamescom '22 in Cologne. A studio feature video was published in February 2023. Through Omno and its subsequent activities, Studio Inkyfox forged lasting partnerships with leading game companies including Epic Games, Steam, Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. The studio states it has proven its ability to deliver multi-platform releases on time across PC and consoles. It is currently developing its next title, Kibu.

• Kickstarter campaign launched for debut title Omno.

• Received an Epic MegaGrant.

• Developer interview for Epic Games.

• Won Developer Award for Best Indiegame.

• Won German Game Award for Best Family Game.

• Appeared at Gamescom '22 in Cologne.

• Published a studio feature video.

Award-winning independent studio focused on visual storytelling, animation, and atmospheric gameplay experiences.

• Omno

  Debut title; award-winning independent game released on PC and consoles.

• Kibu

  Next title currently in development.

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