Description

Causa Creations is a boutique game development studio located in Vienna, Austria. Originally established in 2014, the independent company is currently helmed by Georg Hobmeier, Ben Wahl, Brian Main, and Christian Knapp Our multi-disciplinary team of seasoned developers, artists, and designers is dedicated to crafting fully rounded experiences that not only entertain but engage and inform audiences. Not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get things done, we pride ourselves in the care and attention that comes through in our award-winning work. We see games not merely as entertaining diversions but as meaningful, enriching experiences that can connect us, challenge our perceptions, and give insights into the world around us. We aim to push the boundaries of what games can do through cutting edge innovation and human-centred design.

History

Early history

Founded in 2014 in Karlsruhe, Germany, by Georg Hobmeier and Tilmann Hars.

Rebased and refounded

Refounded and rebased to Vienna in September 2019 by Ben Wahl, Brian Main, Georg Hobmeier and Christian Knapp.

Projects

Videos

Path Out Trailer — YouTube

Totem's Sound Trailer — YouTube

Images

Awards & Recognition

  • "Best Game - Reversed" 2017
  • "Kultur- und Kreativpiloten - Annual award of the German creative industry" Nov 2014

Selected Articles

  • TOTEM'S SOUND TAKES A CYNICAL LOOK AT AMERICAN COLONIALISM
    Chris Priestman, Killscreendaily
  • Listen to the Totem’s Sound in a Free Exploration Game
    LUKE SIUTY, indiegamemag.com
  • (...) Path Out's first episode is a straightforward but eye-opening work (...)
    Edwin Evans-Thirlwell, Eurogamer.net
  • Doch scheint gerade die Verfremdung der richtige Weg zu sein, um zu verstören, eine andere Bildsprache für die Realität zu finden, in Zeiten, in denen Mainstream-Titel wie "Call of Duty" oder "Battlefield" sich in fast fotorealistischen Surrogaten von Wirklichkeit und der Ästhetisierung von Krieg und Gewalt von Jahr zu Jahr übertreffen.
    Michael Moorstedt, sueddeutsche.de
Gold Extra
Nice People from Salzburg goldextra.com.

Team & Repeating Collaborator

Georg Hobmeier
Game & Narrative Designer
Ben Wahl
3D Art
Brian Main
2D Art
Christian Knapp
Programming
Zsombor Sváb
Executive Assistant