Sinister Design
Indie Dev Zone in Chicago, Illinois
Type: Solo Dev
Craig Stern's Chicago indie known for Telepath Tactics (2015) and the True Messiah board game. Based in Chicago, Illinois. Solo developers ship full games as one person - design, code, art, audio, marketing. Some of the genre-defining games of the past decade (Stardew Valley, Undertale, The Witness) came from solo or near-solo teams. Check sinisterdesign.net for their game catalog, current projects, and hiring info.
Website: https://sinisterdesign.net/
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What is Sinister Design?
Craig Stern's Chicago indie known for Telepath Tactics (2015) and the True Messiah board game.
Where is Sinister Design located?
Sinister Design is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Does Sinister Design have a website?
Yes — you can visit Sinister Design at sinisterdesign.net.
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