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Playable Paradise is an indie game & VFX developer with a passion for blending tech into art you can experience.

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Playable Paradise


From original arcade hits to cinematic visual effects and simulations, browse through our projects below.

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Games

Small Wheels Speedway is the kart racing game where bumping is most definitely allowed » More

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Visual FX

VFX, CG and multimedia solutions for your next short film or game » More

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Research

Experiments in scientific visualization, projection mapping, 360˚ & 3D video, virtual reality, rendering and AI/ML » More

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Collaboratory

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Fun+Games

A unique racing experience – Small Wheels combines arcade-like pace with the rigor and precision of simulation-based racing for a compelling, “fun-sized” experience. Unlike traditional kart racers, Small Wheels features sophisticated kart physics and driving mechanics modeled across SEVENTEEN distinct elements. Drivers must use proper cornering and braking techniques – adhering to racing lines, adapting to slippery terrains, and cutting corners smoothly to save seconds and advance!


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Visual FX & CGI

Creating worlds across industry leading platforms.

Blender

Blender is an open source 3D creation suite, supporting the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline. Blender 3.0 marked 20+ years in the making, paving the way for the next generation open source 3D creation. It's renowned camera tracking and node based systems, including geometry and simulation nodes have made it our go-to for CG & VFX rich experiences.

Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine is a versatile game engine with advanced graphics capabilities, including Nanite technology that enables ultra-high-resolution geometry and film-quality source art across interactive experiences. Its scripting system, advanced physics simulation, powerful tool-sets, and extensive library of assets allow us quick prototyping and development across games, VR experiences, and filmmaking utilizing digital sets.

Open Source Game Engines

We also work with a variety of open source game engines, including FLAX, Godot and O3DE. These community focused engines offer flexibility, customization, and transparency and control. They are also highly capable yet cost effective solutions, driven by the needs and input of our collective community. These engines are constantly updated to support the latest workflows, graphical features and platforms, including mobile and AR/VR experiences.


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Tech Demos

Take a sneak peek behind the scenes to see how they're made. Experiment with short games, interactive simulations, CG scenes and other demos. Do with them as you wish - edit the code, change out assets, add content and make them yours!


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