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 have a career doing what I love, leading development of ambitious game projects with talented teams at Noesis, WarDucks, and Fantom. From creating games with unique and licensed IP, with a personal highlight being Star Wars TCGs for Disney, to contributing to the UI technology in games including Baldur's Gate 3, Age of Wonders 4, and Mafia: The Old Country, I have had a great go of it.
The dream though 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, Perseverance, 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.
