Lab Sessions Studio
Lab Sessions Studio is an independent, remote-first game development studio with deep roots in the North East of England. We’re a small, tightly-knit team of designers, artists and engineers driven by craft, curiosity and experimentation. Our mission is to build concise, memorable play experiences — fast — by treating every project like a lab: iterate quickly, learn rapidly, and ship ideas that surprise and delight players.
What we make
We focus on micro games: compact, highly polished experiences that capture a single strong idea or fantasy and deliver it with clarity and personality. Our pipeline is deliberately lean and studio-driven — rapid prototyping, short development cycles, and frequent playtesting are core to how we operate. Our ambition is to release two micro games a year, building a catalogue of daring, playable experiments that grow in ambition and scope over time.
Although we haven’t shipped our first title yet, we’re actively prototyping and preparing to bring our inaugural releases to players very soon. Every project is treated as both a product and a lesson: we want to delight players today while building the studio, systems and creative culture that enable bigger things tomorrow.
Working at Lab Sessions Studio
As a fully remote studio with flexible working hours, we prioritise trust and autonomy. Our distributed setup lets people work where they do their best thinking while staying connected through clear processes, asynchronous communication and regular play sessions. We’re committed to creating an environment that’s creative, collaborative and inclusive — one where a great idea from anywhere on the team can become the next prototype.
We believe sustainable creativity comes from balance. We support healthy work/life rhythms, ongoing learning, and time for side projects and experimentation. Regular internal reviews, playtests and cross-discipline pairing keep craft standards high while providing clear, constructive pathways for growth and mentorship.
Culture & values
Experimentation first: fast prototypes, ruthless learning, then iterate.
Player-focused craft: small scope, big fidelity — every detail matters.
Remote by design: systems that enable collaboration without presenteeism.
Roots and identity: proud of our North East heritage — honest, hardworking, and curious.
Inclusivity: diverse teams make better games; we’re committed to a welcoming studio culture.
Looking ahead
Our immediate roadmap is built around frequent releases, careful post-mortem learning, and gradual investment in bigger, more ambitious projects as we grow our catalogue and community. We’re building a repeatable process for making micro games that can scale into longer-form experiences when the right idea and audience align.
Join us
If you’re passionate about tight design, iterative development, and working in a supportive remote environment, Lab Sessions Studio is a place to experiment, learn, and ship. We’re small, ambitious and getting started — if you want to help shape our first releases and the studio that makes them, we’d love to hear from you.
Training Provided
Regular team and company events
Flexible working
Game Jams
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