About

Clockwork Acorn is a South African indie game development studio that focuses on making timeless games with chunky design.

Every game we make shares the same chunky core. Our games are filled with interesting decisions that make you lean back in your chair and think. Games that linger in your mind after you’ve stepped away; until a sudden flash of inspiration has you rushing back to try a bold new strategy.

We build for the long game – creating experiences that stay compelling year after year. Games that future players will discover and fall in love with long after we’re gone.

Above all, we aim to make games that can be someone’s absolute favourite – the ones that inspire passionate communities and evoke heartfelt recommendations from friends.

Our vision is to be a force for good in the world.

Great place to work

  • Fully remote work with flexi-hours
  • Safe anti-racist, feminist, LGBTQ+ friendly space
  • Diverse team
  • No crunch

Timeless games with chunky design

  • Systemically interesting and thought-provoking design
  • Small efficient teams with manageable scope
  • Games that don’t age

Impactful on the South African game industry and beyond

  • Grow expert world-class skills within and outside of our team
  • Helping build, grow and maintain local communities

Sustainable

  • Financial security
  • Maintain team motivation and work/life balance

If you’re interested in how this works and what it means to be a part of the team, please have a look at our team handbook

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