About Namazu Studios

Founded in 2008, Namazu Studios is a San Diego-based indie game development studio specializing in backend infrastructure for online multiplayer games.

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Namazu Studios started with a giant catfish—and a seriously epic tattoo.

“A friend of mine had this wild tattoo of villagers trying to wrangle a massive, thrashing catfish straight out of legend. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Then it hit me—this giant catfish kept popping up in all the games I played growing up, like a secret mascot sneaking into every level. It felt like fate. So, we gave our studio a name with a splash of myth and a whole lot of fun. Welcome to Namazu Studios—where legends get a playful twist and every game has a story beneath the surface.”

Keith Hudnall

Co-founder, Namazu Studios

Namazu Studios is a San Diego-based indie game development studio specializing in backend infrastructure for online multiplayer games and games requiring backend server support. Since 2008, we have contributed to over 20 titles across platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and VR.

Our flagship product, Elements, is an AI-driven, open-source backend server and live operations platform designed to streamline game development.

Elements offers features such as RESTful APIs, user account management, matchmaking, leaderboards, and in-game economy tools. It integrates seamlessly with major game engines like Unity, Unreal, and Godot, and supports deployments across cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-premise setups.

Namazu Studios also provides co-development services tailored to various needs, from indie developers to AAA studios. Their offerings range from open-source solutions to comprehensive packages that include custom scripts, private support channels, and scalable infrastructure.

 

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