About Us

Dark Water Studios is an independent multi-platform video game developer based in Derry, Northern Ireland, established at the end of 2006. We have a highly experienced management team whose previous experience ranges from launching start-up companies, to running multinational corporations.

The studio was born of sister company and middleware developer Instinct Technology (formerly Torc Interactive), which is based just a few minutes away in the beautiful countryside of Co. Donegal, Ireland. Dark Water is utilising Instinct's middleware solution Instinct Studio to develop their first title, DogFighter.

Mission Statement

We have been growing and shaping Dark Water Studios over the year to be recognised as a development house delivering high quality, original, fun games. We are currently developing for PC and Xbox360, with the PS3 platform planned to follow in 2009.

Current Projects

We are currently developing DogFighter, which we plan to release in 2009 on PC and Xbox360. An arcade single and multiplayer title, DogFighter immerses the player in a fantastic take on a World War I setting, with beefed-up aircraft and a huge array of weaponry at their disposal. Whether taking to the skies over deserts, racing through snow capped mountains or flying through an underground mining system. The player will enjoy a unique arcade experience.

You can find out more here.

Expanding Team

Dark Water is currently undergoing a rapid rate of growth and is on the lookout for talented staff. If you feel you have what it takes and would like to work in a friendly, up-and-coming studio, then please visit our Jobs Page.