Checkmate Studios

We’re a small group of lifelong gamers who build the same kinds of games we love to play: Balanced, intelligent, and fun! But it’s not just about what we want.

Checkmate Studios is an independently owned and operated game development company based out of Lansing, Michigan. We like games based on simple rules and concepts that interact in intriguing ways, providing flexible strategy, multiple play styles, and emergent complexity. We need to hear from you, too. Have questions or comments? Post something on our wall! We’re currently developing our premiere  ...