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Independent by choice
No publisher leash. Creative and commercial decisions stay with the people making the games.
About the studio.
We craft what's on the horizon.
About the Studio
Independent.
Player first.
Polarstar Games is an independent studio based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. We create new worlds from Europe with a clear compass: respect the player, protect the experience, and keep the work independent by choice.
We make games free from the pressure of big publishers chasing every euro through pay-to-win systems, battle passes, and forced monetization. We build worlds meant to be played, not exploited.
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Player first
No pay-to-win. No battle pass grind. Progress and fun should come from play, not pressure.
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Made in Europe
A German studio building games with European roots, craft, and long-term thinking.
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Worlds worth exploring
Atmosphere, systems, and stories designed to linger after the session ends.
About the Team
A small but dedicated team.
Polarstar Games is built by a focused founding duo in Mönchengladbach.
Founder · Creative Lead
Janik von Dühren
Organisation, marketing, communication & game design
Responsible for studio organisation, marketing, communication, and game design. Oversees day to day operations and defines the direction of each project.
Founder · Lead Developer
Leon Lehnen
Programming, tools, technical systems & architecture
Responsible for programming, tools, and technical systems. Develops and maintains the codebase and architecture for each Polarstar project.