The Studio

About SoulStick

The story, the people, and the philosophy behind SoulStick Interactive.

Our Story

The Birth Of
SoulStick Interactive

Established in 2025, SoulStick Interactive was founded on a simple belief: that games can serve as powerful vehicles for empathy and understanding.

Our work spans the full spectrum of game development, from conceptual design to final execution, as we craft meaningful worlds and interactive stories. We develop with a strong focus on gameplay systems, level design, and user experience, ensuring every project runs smoothly across targeted platforms.

From narrative flow to visual direction, we build cohesive and interactive worlds driven by solid design principles, combining artistry with modern technology to deliver impactful gaming experiences.

Inside the SoulStick studio
Vision

Where We're Going

To become a leading and innovative creative force in the global gaming industry, shaping the future of interactive entertainment through artistry, storytelling, and technology. We envision building immersive worlds that inspire players and contribute to a more expressive, emotionally connected gaming landscape.

Mission

What Drives Us

To thoughtfully craft, design, and deliver engaging interactive experiences that resonate with players worldwide. By staying true to our creative values and leveraging modern tools and techniques, we strive to pave the way for richer, more impactful storytelling in games.

Our Values

What We Believe

True innovation emerges when technology serves emotion, when mechanics amplify meaning.

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Emotional Authenticity

Every interaction designed to resonate with genuine human experience.

Innovative Mechanics

Pushing boundaries in adaptive gameplay and systems-driven storytelling.

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Meaningful Impact

Creating experiences that linger long after the screen goes dark.

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Narrative Depth

Weaving stories that honor the complexity of human emotion and choice.

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Personal Growth

Designing transformative journeys that inspire reflection and self-discovery.

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Inclusive Design

Building bridges across cultures, abilities, and perspectives.

Studio Timeline

The Journey
So Far

Every studio has an origin story. Ours is just beginning.

Q4 2025

Studio Founded

SoulStick Interactive is established with a vision to revolutionize emotional storytelling in games.

Q4 2025

HOPE Enters Production

Our flagship cinematic puzzle-adventure is greenlit and moves into full production.

Q1 2026

HOPE Development Begins

Work starts in earnest on the island, its puzzles, and the story of a boy lost after a shipwreck.

Q1 2026

HOPE Steam Page Goes Live

The store page opens and players can wishlist the game for the first time.

Q2 2026

Studio Incorporated

SoulStick Interactive is formally registered as a company.

Q2 2026

Petrol Pump Simulator Enters Production

Our simulation-management title is announced and moves into full production.

Now

Petrol Pump Simulator Development Begins

The team is building the forecourt, the economy, and the characters of the open road.

The Future

More Worlds To Forge

New titles, new platforms, and a growing team. The best is ahead of us.

Our Process

How A Game Gets Forged

Concept

Ideas, themes, and emotional cores are explored through concept art and design documents.

Prototype

Core mechanics are built and tested fast. If it isn't fun and meaningful, it doesn't survive.

Production

Worlds are built, systems deepen, and art and audio come alive, all in Unreal Engine 5.

Polish & Ship

Playtesting, optimization, and relentless polish until the experience is worthy of players.

Why We Build Games

Games Are Mirrors

Games are not just entertainment. They are mirrors that reflect our choices, laboratories for empathy, and bridges connecting diverse souls through shared narratives. We believe in the power of interactive media to foster genuine emotional connection and personal growth. That belief is in everything we make.

The Torchbearers

Meet The Team

A diverse collective of storytellers, technologists, and dreamers united by one mission.

Biswajit Tripathy
Founder & Technical Director

Biswajit Tripathy

The technical backbone of SoulStick, architecting the core systems and mechanics that define our studio's signature feel, bridging art and code.

Core SystemsGame MechanicsPerformanceLeadership
Kishan Panda
Co-Founder & Creative Director

Kishan Panda

Co-founder with a background in narrative design and emotional psychology. Kishan's passion for meaningful storytelling drives the studio's creative direction.

Narrative DesignCreative VisionWorld BuildingStory Direction
Rishikesh Mohanty
Lead Artist

Rishikesh Mohanty

The artistic eye behind our atmospheric worlds, blending traditional artistic principles with modern rendering to create environments that breathe.

Concept ArtEnvironments3D Modeling
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Behind The Scenes

Studio Gallery

Future Goals

The Best Worlds
Are Still Unbuilt

New games, new genres, new platforms, and a growing family of players and creators. Be part of what comes next.