Who We Are
Northhack is a publisher operating two studios and collaborating with a wide international network of developers, artists, designers, and creators. We also run a community Discord where we host internal and external game jams, improvement sprints, and collaborative events that bring creators together to build, learn, and iterate.
Our mission is simple: Create a transparent, supportive ecosystem where talented people can ship great games together.
Our Studios & Projects
Nordstern — Action & Online Worlds
Nordstern is developing the entire OXIDE franchise, which includes:
- Oxide : Arena — a fully playable multiplayer online 3D top‑down action‑combat space shooter. Built on a server‑authoritative architecture and designed to scale into a long‑term online universe.
- Oxide : No Final Run — a single‑player, skill‑based top‑down space action game focused on movement, mastery, and expressive combat. This is the current focus of the Northhack Creator Summit.
No Final Run is the foundation of a larger vision. After release, all assets, systems, and tech will be carried forward into Oxide Arena, expanding the universe into a full online experience. Here is the link for our Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4341610/No_Final_Run/
Wonderspark — Exploration & Narrative Worlds
Wonderspark is an independent studio thriving within our ecosystem, using our tools, processes, and shared knowledge.
Their flagship project is:
- Walking With the Wild — an open‑world 3D exploration game built around the five senses, blending discovery, atmosphere, and emotional thrills. Here is the link for our Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4339840/Walking_With_The_Wild/
The Northhack Nexus (Our Ecosystem Hub)
Northhack Nexus is our outward‑facing publisher Discord — the heart of our ecosystem.
It’s where we:
- Showcase the work of our internal studios
- Host internal and external game jams
- Run community events, challenges, and improvement sprints
- Invite creators to pitch prototypes for jams
- And even allow teams to pitch full studio concepts to join the Northhack ecosystem
Nexus is where creators gather, collaborate, experiment, and grow. It’s also the best place to follow our projects in real time.
The Northhack Creator Summit (Our 2‑Week Prototype Sprint)
Separate from Nexus, the Northhack Creator Summit is a focused 2‑week improvement sprint where selected indie developers take an existing playable prototype and push it forward with structure, support, and production guidance.
For the inaugural edition, we’re releasing progress in four episodic drops, giving a transparent look at how we build games and how fast a project can evolve with the right framework.
It’s a unique part of our production culture — and a great entry point for anyone joining the team.
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Who We’re Looking For
Northhack is expanding its internal teams across both studios. Right now, we’re especially interested in:
Priority
- UX/UI Designers To define the visual identity, interaction flow, and overall player experience for No Final Run, Oxide Arena, and future titles.
Also recruiting
- Programmers (Unity/C#) Gameplay, systems, tools, and optimization.
- Artists 2D, 3D, VFX, animation, and style‑driven visual identity.
- Audio : SFX
If you want to help shape games from the inside out — with real ownership and creative influence — you’ll fit right in.
How We Work
We’re a multicultural, remote‑friendly organization with collaborators across Europe and North America. While sustained profitability has not yet been reached, we operate with transparency: Compensation includes a share of the game’s net profits, distributed pro‑rata based on each team member’s level of investment.
As a collaborator, and as long as we cannot provide full‑time positions, you retain ownership of any asset you produce during your time at Northhack. Northhack receives a license to use those assets for current and future projects.
We value:
- Clear communication
- Structured production
- Open collaboration
- Long‑term creative ownership
Interested?
Join our discord and all other socials here : https://linktr.ee/NorthhackMedia Reach out at social@northhackmedia.com and I’ll personally walk you through the project, the team, and how you can get involved.
Together, we’re building something unforgettable. — Sébastien, Community Manager at Oxide & CPCO at Northhack