About Hyperfocus Games

A focused studio with a clear creative identity.

Hyperfocus Games is an independent game development company building distinctive, mechanically rich games with lasting appeal. We believe the best games come from strong systems, clear vision, memorable presentation, and genuine respect for the audience.

Studio philosophy

Games should earn their audience.

That means designing with purpose, listening without losing direction, and building experiences worth returning to.

We believe the best games come from strong mechanics, authentic passion, memorable presentation, and a genuine understanding of what makes the genre work.

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Studio highlights

Recognition

Ukie 2026 Accelerator

Hyperfocus Games was selected for Ukie's 2026 Video Games Growth Programme on the Accelerator track.

Industry Presence

Gamescom 2025

Hyperfocus Games attended Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, showcasing Ultra Pro Wrestling and connecting with players, press, and industry partners from around the world.

Community Support

Successful Kickstarter

Ultra Pro Wrestling secured strong community backing through a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign.

1,094
Backers

Audience Validation

Strong early support from a committed audience helped validate the studio's direction and flagship project.

Team

Sam Vallely

Sam Vallely

Director & CEO, Lead Programmer

 Paul Watson

Paul Watson

COO, Project Manager, Story Writer

 Lewis Tillett

Lewis Tillett

Art Director & Digital Art Lead

 Justin Farren

Justin Farren

Executive IP Development & Production Advisor

 Michael Archer

Michael Archer

Strategic Partnership Manager & Business Development

 Anthony Maurizio

Anthony Maurizio

Communications Director
Micheal Feola

Micheal Feola

UI/UX Design & Web Manager

 Hal Haney

Hal Haney

Character Concept Artist
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William Talamante

Animation Director
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Tajuan Frazier

3D Prop Artist

 Stephen Dewar

Stephen Dewar

Music Director
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Cam Hovey

3D Environments, Animator
Kevin Read

Kevin Read

Assistant to the Director

 Carl Stevenson

Carl Stevenson

IT & Administration

 Francis Robertson

Francis Robertson

Human Resources

Our story

2023
Hyperfocus Games began as an independent studio focused on creating distinctive, gameplay-first experiences.
2025
Hyperfocus Games attended Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, showcasing Ultra Pro Wrestling to players, press, and industry partners from around the world.
2026
The studio was selected for Ukie’s Video Games Growth Programme on the Accelerator track, marking an important milestone in its growth.
Today
Hyperfocus Games continues to build original projects with a focus on depth, creative identity, and long-term player appeal.

What we do

Gameplay First

We put feel, pacing, systems, and player expression ahead of trend-chasing.

Strong Identity

We aim to make games that look, feel, and play like they have a point of view.

Built for Longevity

Replayability, customization, and depth matter. We build for the long term.

Contact

Let’s talk.

For business enquiries, partnerships, press, or opportunities, get in touch with Hyperfocus Games.

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