Hey, I'm the 19-year-old college student behind Steel Canvas Studio. Right now it's just me in my apartment, fueled by coffee and a dream to build something bigger. My goal? Start with profitable mobile games, then grow into the AAA studio I've always envisioned.
The Journey So Far
Steel Canvas Studio began when I decided to take the leap into serious game development while balancing college coursework. I taught myself the industry, studied successful mobile games, and started building experiences that balance engaging gameplay with sustainable monetization. I'm here to create fun experiences while building a real business.
Pocket Legion: My First Commercial Project
Pocket Legion is my debut title - a strategic crowd runner that combines the instant gratification of hypercasual games with deeper strategic elements. Build your legion, conquer territories, and compete with players worldwide in a game designed to keep you coming back for more.
🚀 Launch Timeline
- July 10th, 2025: Soft launch on Android Play Store (Australia, UK, Canada)
- September 2025: Full global release on iOS and Android
- Future: Steam release with expanded features
Why I Need Your Support
Being a solo developer means every dollar directly impacts what I can achieve. I won't promise to make completely non-predatory games - mobile monetization is reality - but I will make decent, fun experiences that respect your time and investment.
Right Now:
- Keeping the lights on while I develop alongside college
- Commissioning art and music from freelancers
- Server costs for multiplayer features
- Marketing to reach players without a publisher
The Dream:
- Hiring my first employees (artists, programmers, QA)
- Opening a real studio space
- Developing bigger, more ambitious projects
- Eventually creating the AAA experiences I've always imagined
The Honest Truth
I'm not a big studio. I'm one college student with big dreams and the skills to back them up. Every supporter isn't just funding a game - you're investing in the ground floor of what I genuinely believe will become a major gaming studio.
Some days I'm coding between classes, other days I'm doing art, marketing, or community management. It's exhausting but exhilarating. Your support means I can focus on development instead of worrying about rent.
"Every supporter isn't just funding a game - you're investing in the ground floor of what will become a major gaming studio."
The Business Model
Let's be transparent: Pocket Legion uses in-app purchases and progression mechanics. That's how mobile games make money, and I need revenue to grow this into something bigger. But I'm committed to creating engaging gameplay first, monetization second.
The Roadmap
Year 1 (Now): Launch Pocket Legion, hit profitability
Year 2: Hire first employees, start second game
Year 3: Open physical studio, team of 5-10
Year 5: First "AA" production
Year 10: Full AAA development capability
Join Me
Whether you support us on Patreon or just follow our journey, you're not just supporting a game - you're part of building a studio from the ground up. When Steel Canvas is competing with the big names, you'll know you were here at the beginning.
I promise complete transparency, regular updates, and games that never forget who made them possible: you.
Ready to help a solo dev build something incredible?
Steel Canvas Studio is currently a solo venture. All timelines subject to change based on development realities and college schedule. For business inquiries: contact@steelcanvas.studio