Building Games That Work Like Clockwork
From Manchester's industrial heart, we craft production-focused games and reliable offline experiences. Every line of code built with the same precision that powered the revolution.
Start Your ProjectThe Challenge of Modern Game Development
Finding Reliable Development Partners
You've got a vision for a production-focused game or need robust offline functionality. Perhaps you're looking for UK-based development talent that understands your market. The challenge isn't just finding developers—it's finding ones who understand the mechanics that make these games satisfying.
Many studios promise features but lack the specialized knowledge to deliver the tight, responsive systems players expect. You need partners who've built these systems before, who understand what makes a factory game compelling or how to handle offline synchronization properly.
The Cost of Getting It Wrong
When production game mechanics feel off, players notice immediately. Clunky conveyor systems, inefficient routing, or unclear optimization paths lead to poor reviews and abandoned projects. The same goes for offline modes—data conflicts, lost progress, and frustrating sync issues damage your reputation.
Working with studios that don't specialize in these areas means extended development timelines, budget overruns, and potentially starting over with a new team. Your project deserves developers who've solved these problems before.
How We Build Games That Just Work
Specialized Focus, Deeper Expertise
We concentrate on what we do well: production simulation mechanics, offline functionality, and Northern England development connections. This focused approach means we've encountered and solved the edge cases that trip up generalist studios. Our team understands optimization algorithms, state management, and the satisfaction loops that keep players engaged.
Manchester's Industrial DNA
We're based in Manchester, the birthplace of the industrial revolution. That heritage informs our work—we build systems that are efficient, reliable, and built to last. Our approach to game development mirrors the engineering principles that transformed the world: careful planning, solid construction, and continuous optimization.
Collaborative Development Process
We work alongside your team, not in isolation. You'll have regular access to builds, clear communication about progress, and input into design decisions. Whether you're a small indie studio or a larger publisher, we adapt our process to fit your workflow while maintaining the quality standards our work is known for.
From Concept to Polished Experience
Understanding Your Vision
We start by deeply understanding what you're trying to build and who it's for. What player behaviors are you trying to encourage? What should the core satisfaction loop feel like? This foundation ensures we're all working toward the same goal.
Building the Foundations
With the vision clear, we construct the core systems—the mechanics that make your game work. Whether it's production chains, offline sync, or optimization puzzles, we build them to be extensible and reliable from day one.
Refinement & Polish
Good games become great through iteration. We work with you to refine timing, balance complexity, and polish the experience. The result is a game that feels tight, responsive, and satisfying to play.
What Success Looks Like
Your production game has players optimizing their factories for hours, finding new efficiencies and feeling genuine satisfaction. Your offline mode works reliably across network conditions, giving players confidence to engage anywhere. Your Northern England studio partnership delivers quality work within budget. These aren't just technical achievements—they're the foundation for commercial success.
Why Studios Choose Hollowmere
Specialized Technical Knowledge
Our team has deep experience with the specific technical challenges of production games and offline systems. We've built pathfinding algorithms for complex factory layouts, optimized render pipelines for large production chains, and implemented robust sync systems that handle edge cases gracefully. This isn't theoretical knowledge—it's battle-tested expertise.
Manchester Development Community
Our location in Manchester gives us connections throughout the North of England's growing game development scene. We know which studios excel at different types of work and can facilitate introductions that lead to productive partnerships. This network took years to build and provides real value to clients looking to expand their development capacity.
Clear Communication, Realistic Timelines
We believe in honest communication about what's achievable within your budget and timeline. If something will take longer than expected, you'll know early with options for how to proceed. Our project management approach emphasizes transparency and gives you the information you need to make good decisions.
Let's Talk About Your Project
Whether you have detailed specifications or just an initial concept, we're happy to discuss how we might work together. Share some basic information and we'll follow up to learn more about what you're building.
Working Together, Risk-Free
No-Obligation Discussion
Our initial conversation is just that—a conversation. There's no pressure to commit, no sales pitch. We talk about what you're trying to build, answer your questions, and explore whether we're a good fit for each other.
Transparent Pricing
You'll know exactly what things cost before any work begins. Our quotes break down what you're getting for your investment, and we'll work with you to find approaches that fit your budget.
Flexible Engagement
Projects can be structured as fixed-price deliverables or ongoing partnerships, depending on what makes sense for your situation. We're happy to start with a smaller scope to establish the working relationship.
Our Specialized Services
Factory & Production Games
Build compelling factory simulation experiences with satisfying optimization mechanics and efficient production systems.
- Conveyor mechanics and production chains
- Optimization puzzle design
- Well-oiled automation systems
Offline Mode Development
Robust offline functionality with local progress tracking and seamless synchronization for players with varied connectivity.
- Local data persistence
- Conflict resolution systems
- Online/offline transitions
Northern England Studio Network
Connect with talented Northern English development partners for cost-effective, quality collaboration within the UK.
- Vetted studio introductions
- Partnership facilitation
- UK-based collaboration