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 grown and shaped Dark Water Studios over the years to be a development house delivering high quality, original, fun games. We are currently developing for PC and Xbox360, with the PS3 platform planned to follow.

Current Projects

We are currently developing DogFighter, which we plan to release in the spring of 2010 on PC via digital download and HD consoles later in the year. 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 above deserts, racing over 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.