We craft games with atmospheric worlds and deep systems. Experiences designed for mastery, discovery, and moments that linger. Every grain of sand holds a story.
Sanddrifter Studio is born from a shared passion for crafting experiences that linger long after play ends. We believe in the power of atmospheric worlds, meaningful systems, and stories that honor the player's time and imagination.
Every game we create is handcrafted with intention—grounded in desert aesthetics but reaching toward infinite horizons. We design for replayability, discovery, and the magic of stumbling upon something unexpected in a carefully constructed world.
Meaningful systems beneath the surface. Games with layers that unfold through mastery, not spectacle
Games designed for multiple playthroughs—different strategies, emergent moments, hidden depth that unfolds over time
Crafting experiences where meaningful choices and unexpected turns create memories that stick with players
Three visionaries united by a singular obsession: crafting games that transcend the ordinary. Builders of worlds. Architects of experience.
Founder & General Manager
Visionary leader guiding Sanddrifter's direction. Strategic thinker balancing art and craft. Ensures every game honors the player's time.
Consultant & Operations
Ensures projects run seamlessly. Strategic problem solver turning complexity into streamlined workflows. Keeps the studio engine humming.
Lead Game Developer
Architect of gameplay systems. Transforms design into engaging experiences with deep player interaction and emergent moments.
Sanddrifter Studio exists to create experiences that linger. Games—whether on screens or boards—that honor the player's imagination and time. We believe in worlds worth exploring, systems worth mastering, and moments worth remembering.
Our north star: craft games where beauty meets complexity, where desert aesthetics meet deep design, where every session tells a story. We're building a studio that values craftsmanship, community, and the magic of play.
Sijen is a modern reimagining of a traditional Gulf-region board game, infused with chaos-driven mechanics and online play. The design philosophy is to preserve cultural familiarity while adding layers of strategy, unpredictability, and competitive features that broaden its appeal beyond the region.
For generations, Sijen has been played in homes and gatherings across the Gulf region—a game where strategy clashes with fortune, where friendships are tested and strengthened around the same board. It's embedded in culture, passed from hand to hand, carrying memories and traditions.
We asked ourselves a single question: What if we honored that legacy while reimagining what Sijen could become?
Our design philosophy rests on three foundational beliefs about what Sijen should be—honoring its past while boldly stepping into its future.
Faithful to the spirit and core rules of the traditional game, providing a familiar experience for regional players.
Strategic unpredictability through items and events that shift the game state without feeling random or unfair.
Designed to create memorable, shareable moments of triumph and disaster, fuelling competition and conversation.
We're building something that transcends rules and mechanics. Sijen is where tradition and innovation dance together. It's a bridge between generations, a space where culture breathes, strategy matters, and every session tells a unique story.
