Our Studio
Universe or Nothing Limited is a game development studio based in Galway, Ireland, which is dedicated to creating emotive strategic games for passionate, thoughtful players.
We are a collection of experienced creatives whose goal is to build a studio that's not only creatively fulfilling, but also stable and sustainable for every member of our team. A place where we can chase big ideas, support each other, and make games we're proud of.
We are currently in production of a prototype for UoN's first title:
An Introduction
I've been fortunate to build a career doing what I love, leading development of ambitious game projects alongside talented teams at Noesis, WarDucks, and Fantom. Over the years I've worked on games with both original and licensed IP, including a personal highlight, developing Star Wars trading-card games for Disney. More recently, I’ve contributed to the UI technology used in titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Age of Wonders 4, Mafia: The Old Country, and Meta's Horizon Worlds, experiences that have fuelled my desire to create an exceptional game of my own.
The dream has always been to lead a team in releasing a game. I found that vision in Persevere, a concept that's creatively exciting, achievable in scope, and commercially promising.
A game is nothing without a strong creative team, and over the past year I have built our studio around a brilliant collection of talented individuals, each who bring their own passion and perspective to Persevere.
This project started with a codename, Persevere, a reminder of the mindset I’d need to see it through to release. Over time, the name became more than that. It began to shape the tone of the game itself: a story about a crew who, like our team, must persevere to reach their destination.
- Mark Aherne
Founder / Creative Director
Meet the Team
Most of our team have worked together before, whether in studios, on internships, or through the local dev community, and what's brought us together now is the opportunity to build something truly unique. Persevere is our way of putting a stamp on the gaming world, laying the groundwork for a future where we can keep creating together.
