Indie Game Studio · Fitzroy, Melbourne
Cozy worlds, hand-built one pixel at a time.
Pirelanoq is a small Melbourne studio making warm, story-rich games you can lose an afternoon in. Wander our worlds, meet stubborn cats, and solve puzzles that never punish you for playing slowly.
Playtest hotline+61 3 9856 2748
The Studio
Five people, one couch, a lot of coffee.
We started Pirelanoq above a record shop on Brunswick Street in 2018, swapping tabletop nights for a shared dream of shipping our own game. Today we are a five-person team building hand-drawn adventures from a sun-lit studio on Nicholson Street in Fitzroy.
Every character is animated by hand, every soundtrack is recorded with local Melbourne musicians, and every mechanic is tested on the beat-up sofa in our lounge. We make games that feel like a warm evening in — unhurried, curious, and a little bit strange.
Our Games
Worlds worth wandering.
From our flagship cozy adventure to weekend arcade nights, here is what you can play with us.
Marmalade Coast
Our flagship 12–15 hour hand-drawn adventure. Restore a seaside town, befriend its residents, and cook your way through 40 recipes. Out now on PC and Switch — AUD $32.
Lantern Hollow
A gentle 4-hour puzzle game about lighting a sleepy village before winter. No timers, no fail states — just clever light-and-shadow puzzles. AUD $18.
Fitzroy Arcade Nights
Every Thursday 6–10pm in our studio lounge. Twelve local-multiplayer builds, free entry, BYO snacks. Melbourne indie devs demo new work each week.
Playtest Program
Join our early-access playtests. Ninety-minute sessions, honest feedback, and a free copy of the finished game. Sessions run fortnightly on Nicholson Street.
Original Soundtracks
Lo-fi scores recorded with Melbourne musicians, available on vinyl and digital. Each album funds the next game we make. From AUD $24.
School Workshops
Two-hour intro-to-game-making sessions for students aged 12–17. Learn pixel art and simple design in our studio. Bookable school terms, AUD $40 per student.
Players
What people say after they put the controller down.
“Marmalade Coast got me through a rough winter. I have never played anything so gentle and still so hard to put down. The cooking mini-game alone is worth it.”
“Went to Arcade Nights on a whim and stayed until close. The team actually sat down and played with us. Felt like being let into someone’s living room.”
“I joined a playtest for Lantern Hollow and my feedback actually made it into the game. Seeing a puzzle I suggested in the final build was unreal.”
“My 13-year-old did the school workshop and hasn’t stopped making tiny games since. The instructors were patient and genuinely kind. Highly recommend.”
By the Numbers
A little studio with a lot of players.
Good to Know
Questions before you press start.
Marmalade Coast and Lantern Hollow are available on PC (Steam and itch.io) and Nintendo Switch. We are a small team, so console releases usually follow the PC launch by a few months. All our games are single-purchase with no microtransactions.
No booking needed — entry is free and runs every Thursday from 6pm to 10pm at our Nicholson Street studio. We can comfortably fit about 40 people, so arrive before 7pm on busy weeks. Bring your own snacks; we supply the drinks and the controllers.
Playtests run fortnightly and last about ninety minutes. You play an early build while we watch and take notes, then chat through what worked and what didn’t. Everyone who takes part gets a free copy of the finished game and a credit in the closing titles.
Yes. Our games are rated G to PG in Australia — there is no violence, and the tone is warm and relaxed. Marmalade Coast and Lantern Hollow are especially popular with families, and our school workshops are built for ages 12 to 17.
Our Nicholson Street studio is a working space, so drop-ins aren’t possible, but we love visitors during Arcade Nights and playtests. For press, partnership, or workshop enquiries, email us and we’ll happily arrange a time.
Say Hello
Tell us what you’re playing.
Questions about our games, playtests, workshops, or a visit? Send us a note and we’ll get back to you within two business days.
Find us
- +61 3 9856 2748
- [email protected]
- 62 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Studio hours
- Mon – Fri · 10am – 6pm
- Arcade Nights · Thu 6pm – 10pm
- Weekends · By appointment