Games
Neon Reliquary
Twin-stick roguelite · 40k+ players in launch month
Game Studio · Clerkenwell, London
Pixel-Perfect Worlds, Built to Be Played
Quantum Reel Empire is an independent game studio on Old Street crafting retro-inspired arcade titles, narrative RPGs, and tournament-ready multiplayer experiences for players and brands across the UK.
Our Story
From a Back-Room Cabinet to a Clerkenwell Studio
We started by restoring a single 1983 arcade cabinet and never stopped building. Today our team of designers, programmers, and pixel artists ships original games and runs the liveliest game nights in EC1.
- 2014
The First Cabinet
Two founders restore a derelict arcade machine in a Shoreditch lock-up and write their first shoot-’em-up on it over a long winter.
- 2017
Going Independent
Quantum Reel Empire is registered as a studio and ships its debut title, “Neon Reliquary”, to 40,000 players in its first month.
- 2020
The Old Street Studio
We move into our Clerkenwell studio with a dedicated capture suite, a 12-seat playtest lab, and a wall of restored cabinets.
- 2024
Empire League
Our in-house tournament series, the Empire League, now runs monthly and has paid out over £85,000 in community prize pools.
What We Do
Studio Services for Players, Studios & Brands
From a single pixel-art commission to a full co-developed release, choose the engagement that fits your project.
Full-Cycle Game Development
We design, build, and ship 2D and 2.5D games in Unity and Godot — from prototype to launch. Engagements include playable vertical slices, console-ready builds, and post-launch live ops.
- Prototype Sprint — 4 weeks, playable vertical slice, from £6,500
- Full Production — 6–12 month builds, fixed milestones, from £48,000
- Live Ops & Updates — monthly retainer, from £2,200/month
Studio open Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–22:00 · Game nights Friday & Saturday until late
Selected Work
Games We Have Made & Played
A slice of recent releases, commissions, and tournament productions.
Games
Clerkenwell Knights
Narrative tactics RPG set in a reimagined London
Art
Old Street Sprites
Character sprite pack commissioned for an indie partner
Events
Empire League Finals
Monthly tournament broadcast from the studio floor
Player Voices
What Our Community Says
“The prototype sprint paid for itself — we walked away with a vertical slice that landed us a publisher meeting within a fortnight.”
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Daniel R.
Hackney, London · Indie founder · March 2024
“I have been to every Empire League night this year. The cabinets are immaculate and the commentary makes even the qualifiers feel like a final.”
PS
Priya S.
Islington, London · Regular competitor · since 2023
“Their pixel artists nailed the hi-bit look we wanted. Engine-ready sprite sheets, on time, and they tweaked the attack frames without a fuss.”
MT
Marcus T.
Brighton · Art commission · January 2024
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. We work with solo developers, hobbyists, brands, and established studios alike. A first design review session is the easiest way to start — bring whatever you have, even if it is just a concept on paper.
We primarily build in Unity and Godot and ship to PC, Mac, and modern consoles. For commissions we deliver art and audio in engine-ready formats so they drop straight into your existing project.
The studio floor is open Friday and Saturday evenings for casual play. The Empire League is a monthly bracket with a £15 entry; rankings carry across the season and the top players split a community prize pool at the finals.
Yes. We host private game nights for up to 30 guests and branded corporate tournaments with our own AV and commentary. Tell us your date and headcount and we will tailor the cabinet line-up and format to your group.
Full productions start from £48,000 and are scoped against fixed milestones, so you always know what each phase delivers. Smaller prototype sprints start at £6,500 and are a low-risk way to validate an idea before committing.
Get in Touch
Start a Project or Book the Studio
Tell us about your game, commission, or event and we will reply within one working day.
Studio Details
Phone
+44 20 7739 9123Studio
58 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 9AE
Email
[email protected]Opening Hours
Tue–Sun · 11:00–22:00
Game nights Fri & Sat until late · Closed Mondays