An independent game studio from Haarlem, NL Est. 2023
Explore, craft, fight, survive.
We are BattleForged Game Studio. We are building Realm of Aeris, a medieval fantasy survival sandbox with visceral combat, modular castles and siege warfare.
Studio manifesto
Fantasy worlds have always been a natural space for us, especially where combat, survival, and crafting come together.
We aspire to deliver more than just games. We strive for a great creative workplace and a significant contribution to our local communities.
Made with passion for the competitive
Meet the team
The forge crew
As a studio, we want to do more than just create an exciting game. We aim to build projects that show what a small, dedicated team can achieve with focus and creativity. What drives us is the desire to make a game that is not only entertaining, but also meaningful.
Tim Vink
Studio Director
Thea Salcudeanu
Graphic Designer & Marketing
Tommie Hijweege
UI/UX Artist & Level Designer
Reanne Ticzon
3D Character Artist
Jill van der Lans
Environment Concept Artist
Silvio Nannings
Character & Concept Artist
Sam Groot Obbink
Internal IT & DevOps
Patrick Burger
Lead Developer
Floris van Hagen
Developer
Mort Onmaz
Developer
About us
Started by friends who played together
We started as a group of friends who genuinely enjoyed playing together. That shared experience shaped the way we think about games today. We are driven by curiosity, by the thrill of competition, and by the freedom to create and experiment. Fantasy worlds have always been a natural space for us.
Even though each of us approaches games in a different way, we are united by the same core belief:
Gameplay should feel meaningful
It should challenge the player, reward commitment, and respect the time and energy people choose to invest.
- 2023
Studio registration
After years of dreams, hopes and plans, BFGS became a reality. The studio got officially registered as a real company.
- 2024
Opened office location
Opened our new office location in Haarlem and welcomed five new talented members to the team. From one solo developer figuring it out by himself, to a team of 6 friends ready to conquer the industry.
- 2025
Intern accreditation
Got accredited as an ELBHO and SBB recognized Dutch internship. We welcome our first 5 interns, as well as 4 new members to the team.
- 2026
Prototype development
We are closer than ever to a working prototype for our game mode, marking a significant milestone in our project timeline.
Inside the studio
Gallery
A look inside our office in Haarlem, where the team paints, sculpts, codes and playtests Realm of Aeris together.
Opportunities
Level up with us
We currently have no open roles. Check our internship vacancies below.
Internship term Sep 2026 – Feb 2027
3D Artist
ClosedYou eat, sleep, and breathe modeling and texturing. Bring your game assets to our world (and yes, you can add one more bevel).
Game Designer
ClosedGreyboxing is your happy place. If you obsess over player flow, “game feel,” and tweaking mechanics until they are absolutely perfect, let’s talk.
2D Artist
ClosedOne day you’re painting epic creatures, the next you’re perfecting an inventory icon. If you thrive on that creative chaos, come say hi.
Developer
ClosedTurning caffeine into flawless gameplay systems, wiring Blueprints, and trying not to break the main branch. Sound like a great Tuesday? Let’s talk.
About internships
We are proud to announce that as of 2025, our game studio is officially accredited as an ELBHO and SBB recognized Dutch internship. This means we are committed to providing internships and learning experiences for students and aspiring game developers.
As a recognized training company, we offer a creative and professional environment where young talent can gain hands-on experience in game design, programming, art, and other aspects of game development. Our goal is to help shape the next generation of game industry professionals by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship they need to grow.
Are you a student in the Netherlands looking for an internship in game development? Join us and level up your skills at BFGS!
Let’s link up
Contact us
For inquiries or any more details, please contact us here! We are always looking for new talent who want to join us in our journey.
- Studio address
- Waarderweg 33C, 7
Haarlem, the Netherlands - Community
- discord.gg/52kT98zARc
Stay in the loop
We will slowly grow our presence, so please be patient with us. Join our Discord to stay in the loop. We will keep you updated with the most important announcements. We appreciate any interest and support.
