The Chinese Room
British game development studio known for narrative-driven horror games like 'Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs' and 'Dear Esther'.
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Overview
The Chinese Room is a British game development studio founded by Dan Pinchbeck in 2007. It is known for narrative-driven games, particularly 'Dear Esther' and 'Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs'. In 2018, the studio was acquired by Sumo Group.
Products and positioning
Narrative-driven indie games
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