Vertical Robot key art featuring Red Matter 2, Daedalus, and Red Matter

Independent VR game studio

Award-winning creators of immersive virtual reality experiences.

The studio behind Red Matter, Red Matter 2, and Daedalus—creating atmospheric worlds and tactile interactions from the ground up for virtual reality, with uncompromising performance and exceptional visual and technical polish.

Recognition

D.I.C.E. Awards winner — Immersive Reality Game of the Year

Immersive Reality Game of the YearD.I.C.E. Awards · Red Matter 2

D.I.C.E. Awards winner — Immersive Reality Technical Achievement

Immersive Reality Technical AchievementD.I.C.E. Awards · Red Matter 2

The Game Awards nominee — Best VR/AR

Best VR/AR nomineeThe Game Awards · Red Matter 2

Road to VR — Game of the Year 2022

Game of the YearRoad to VR · 2022

UploadVR — Best VR Developer 2022

Best VR DeveloperUploadVR · 2022

Our games

Red Matter, a mysterious astronaut illuminated in Volgravian red

Narrative puzzle adventure · Virtual reality

Red Matter

Step into Agent Epsilon’s suit on Rhea. Explore a brutalist Volgravian base, decipher strange mechanisms, and uncover the secrets hidden beneath its abandoned surface.

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Daedalus, a surreal labyrinth of concrete forms and colorful geometric objects

Surreal platformer · Virtual reality

Daedalus

Glide through dreamlike architecture as Daedalus, mastering momentum and flight to unlock gates and find a path out of an ever-shifting labyrinth.

Official website

The studio

About Vertical Robot.

Vertical Robot was founded by experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds across the games industry.

Our portfolio includes AAA console titles such as the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow saga and Spec Ops: The Line, as well as successful mobile projects. This experience has provided us with valuable know-how in optimization, allowing us to deliver smooth, immersive gameplay in our VR creations.

Our intent

Driven by our shared passion for immersive storytelling and cutting-edge technology, we established Vertical Robot to explore the captivating world of virtual reality game development.

Our mission is to innovate within the VR gaming landscape by pushing artistic, technical, and creative boundaries.

We focus on crafting highly immersive experiences that captivate players and showcase the full potential of the platform, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, optimization, and a polished finish in all our projects.

Get in touch

Let’s talk.

For business enquiries, partnerships, press, or anything else related to Vertical Robot, contact the studio directly.