Step 1
Core Idea & Game Loop
We define the core decisions: tactics, timing, and the loop that makes strategy satisfying.
Strategy games built to think,
not to pay
Guybrush Studios builds deep, skill-based strategy games for mobile and PC. We are the creators of Grow and Conquer and the upcoming Dino Wars. Fair progression, no pay-to-win, and no auto-battle your decisions matter.
Skill-based strategyTower defense + RTSNo pay-to-winNo auto-battle
Grow and Conquer
A skill-based strategy game blending tower defense and real-time tactics—built for fair progression.
Dino Wars
Our next strategy title in development. Follow the devlog and get early updates.
No Pay-to-Win
We design progression that feels earned. Learn the principles behind our strategy games.
How we build strategy games
Great strategy games are designed, tested, and balanced over time. This is our repeatable process from defining the game loop to live ops and community.
Step 2
Prototype & Testing
We validate the fun and the decisions first before investing in art and polish.
Step 3
Balance & Progression
We build an economy that respects players: earned progression, transparent systems, fair upgrades.
Step 4
Launch, Live Ops & Community
We ship, measure, listen, and improve—keeping strategy depth at the center.
From the Dev Blog
Design notes, balance insights, and behind-the-scenes development for Grow and Conquer and Dino Wars.