Aurora Game Studio

What Aurora Game Studio does

Aurora Game Studio is a privately held, independent French game studio founded in 2016 and headquartered in Gond-Pontouvre, near Angoulême in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Operating with a 5-person team, the studio develops two complementary product lines: a tabletop board game franchise and a digital point-and-click adventure game. Its core board game IP, Hybris – Disordered Cosmos, is a modular worker placement game that merges Greek mythology with steampunk aesthetics and is shipped via a core SKU (€79.98) plus a growing catalog of expansion packs (Divine Betrayal, Love & Hate, Cataclysm, Apollo, Rivalry) priced between €23.98 and €54.95. Each expansion introduces new Olympian characters with asymmetric mechanics (for example addiction mechanics for Dionysus and proxy-Olympian play for Hera). The studio's video game title, Nefasto's Misadventure – Meeting Noeroze, is a meta-humor, fourth-wall-breaking point-and-click adventure distributed on Steam and the Nintendo Switch e-Shop, with physical editions published via Editions Pixnlove.

The studio's proprietary technology consists of two creative engines: a modular worker placement system built around asymmetric character abilities and a narrative point-and-click engine supporting multiple endings and meta-humor dialogue. Revenue is generated entirely on a one-time license / unit-sale basis across four channels: physical wholesale through French/European distributor Intrafin, digital marketplaces (Steam and Nintendo Switch), crowdfunding late pledges and pre-orders on GameFound, and direct newsletter-driven engagement via GetResponse. With no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no institutional investors identified, Aurora Game Studio functions as a bootstrapped micro-studio reliant on consumer demand for a single IP family and a single indie video game title.

The company serves two primary consumer segments: board game enthusiasts who value deep, replayable strategy mechanics combined with mythological/steampunk themes (typically ages 12+), and point-and-click adventure game players seeking humor-driven, narrative single-player experiences. French-speaking markets are an explicit secondary segment, reflected in bilingual French/English website, French-language rulebooks, and home-market distribution. Go-to-market emphasizes organic social (Facebook, X, Instagram), YouTube creator content, email newsletter, and crowdfunding-driven launches rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Aurora Game Studio

Legal name

AURORA GAME STUDIO

Website

https://auroragamestudio.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aurora Game Studio is an independent French game studio developing the Hybris Disordered Cosmos modular worker placement board game (with multiple expansion packs) and the Nefasto's Misadventure point-and-click video game. It serves board game enthusiasts and adventure game players via wholesale, digital storefronts, and crowdfunding channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tabletop Board Games

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wargames & Historical Board Games Retail (CRALALAD)

Keywords

• Tabletop board games
• Board game expansions
• Indie video games
• Point-and-click adventure
• Modular worker placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Gond-Pontouvre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Direct sales of video games through digital distribution platforms including Steam and Nintendo Switch e-stores. Single purchase model for full game access.
2. Board Game Physical Products: Sale of physical board games and expansion packs through wholesale distribution. Core games priced at €79.98 with expansions ranging from €23.98 to €54.95.
3. Crowdfunding Late Pledges: GameFound crowdfunding platform used for late pledge campaigns for new releases and expansions, allowing customers to pre-order products before general availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aurora Game Studio designs, publishes, and distributes tabletop board games led by the modular worker-placement title Hybris – Disordered Cosmos and its five expansions (Divine Betrayal, Love & Hate, Cataclysm, Apollo, and Rivalry). It also develops and distributes the point-and-click adventure video game Nefasto's Misadventure – Meeting Noeroze, selling both lines directly to consumers via digital storefronts, a French wholesale distributor, and crowdfunding campaigns.

Product overview

Aurora Game Studio is an independent French game studio developing both board games and video games. Their core product portfolio consists of Hybris – Disordered Cosmos, a modular worker placement board game set in a Greek mythology and steampunk universe, and Nefasto's Misadventure, a point-and-click adventure video game. Hybris offers multiple expansion packs (Divine Betrayal, Love & Hate, Cataclysm, Apollo, and Rivalry) that add new playable Olympians, locations, and game modes. Nefasto's Misadventure is available on Steam and Nintendo Switch platforms. Both products feature strong thematic elements blending mythology with contemporary gaming mechanics.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Hybris – Disordered Cosmos Core modular worker-placement board game by Aurora Game Studio, featuring interchangeable factions and a modular rules framework designed for hobby board-game players seeking replayable strategy gameplay.
• Hybris – Divine Betrayal (Expansion) Expansion pack for the Hybris – Disordered Cosmos board game, sold as a standalone add-on for hobby board-game players who already own the core game.
• Hybris – Love & Hate (Expansion) Expansion pack for the Hybris – Disordered Cosmos board game, sold as a standalone add-on expanding the modular worker-placement system.
• Hybris – Cataclysm (Expansion) Expansion pack for the Hybris – Disordered Cosmos board game, sold as a standalone add-on introducing additional content to the core modular worker-placement game.
• Hybris – Apollo (Expansion) Expansion pack for the Hybris – Disordered Cosmos board game, sold as a standalone add-on within the modular Hybris product line.
• Hybris – Rivalry (Expansion) Expansion pack for the Hybris – Disordered Cosmos board game, sold as a standalone add-on within the modular Hybris product line.
• Nefasto's Misadventure – Meeting Noeroze Point-and-click adventure video game developed and published by Aurora Game Studio, distributed via Steam and the Nintendo e-Shop to individual gamers who enjoy story-driven indie adventures with French-humor storytelling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple expansion releases demonstrate sustained product lifecycle and community engagement
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IntrafincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distributor for Hybris Disordered Cosmos board game and all expansions (Divine Betrayal, Love & Hate, Cataclysm, Apollo). Products available for purchase via intrafin.eu.
• GameFoundcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrowdfunding platform partner for Hybris Disordered Cosmos Rivalry expansion late pledges and deluxe box editions.
• NintendocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNintendo Switch platform distribution partner for Nefasto's Misadventure video game release.
• Steam (Valve)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteam platform distribution partner for Nefasto's Misadventure video game available on PC.
• Editions PixnloveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher partner for physical editions of Nefasto's Misadventure on Nintendo Switch.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Amanita Design: Czech indie studio behind Machinarium and Samorost — premium point-and-click adventures with strong artistic identity sold on Steam and consoles. Directly comparable to Aurora's Nefasto's Misadventure on genre, platforms, and indie premium positioning.
• Plaid Hat Games: Publishes themed strategy board games with expansion ecosystems (Mice and Mystics, Stuffed Fables). Comparable to Aurora on hobbyist strategy audience, expansion-driven revenue, and crowdfunding-backed launches.
• Daedalic Entertainment: Daedalic is a German publisher/developer of point-and-click adventure games (Deponia series, The Whispered World). Direct overlap with Aurora on Nefasto's Misadventure in genre, narrative-humor style, and indie European studio positioning.
• Stonemaier Games: Stonemaier Games publishes premium hobbyist strategy board games (Scythe, Wingspan) with steampunk/strategy themes. Direct overlap with Aurora in target customer (hobbyist strategy gamers), pricing tier, and crowdfunding-led launch model.
• Repos Production: Repos Production develops strategy board games such as 7 Wonders and Just One, targeting similar European hobbyist and family-strategy segments. Comparable on customer base, retail distribution channels, and expansion-pack strategy.
• CMON (Cool Mini Or Not): CMON publishes mythology- and IP-driven premium board games (Blood Rage, Cthulhu: Death May Die) with extensive expansion ecosystems. Comparable to Aurora on theme (mythology), expansion-driven monetization, and premium price point.
• Awaken Realms: Polish publisher of premium mythology- and fantasy-themed board games (Tainted Grail, Nemesis) with strong crowdfunding track records on GameFound/Kickstarter. Highly comparable to Aurora on theme, premium positioning, and GameFound-launched expansions.

Broad incumbents

• Devolver Digital: Indie game publisher (Hotline Miami, Fall Guys) that publishes digital titles across PC and console storefronts. Comparable to Aurora as a potential publishing/distribution partner for Nefasto and similar indie titles.
• Asmodee: Global hobby board game publisher/distributor owning Catan, Ticket to Ride, Star Wars lines, and many European studios. Comparable as Aurora's competitive landscape and likely indirect channel partner, but at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Pendulo Studios: Spanish indie developer of narrative-driven adventure games (Runaway, Yesterday). Comparable to Aurora on point-and-click adventure focus and European indie studio profile, though Pendulo is more mature.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheAuroraStudio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AuroraGameStudioOfficial?app=desktop
• Facebookfacebook.com/AuroraGameStudio
• Instagraminstagram.com/auroravideogames/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aurora-game-studio

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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