Harebrained Schemes
Harebrained Schemes is a small team of passionate game developers led by Jordan Weisman, the creator of Shadowrun, Crimson Skies, BattleTech, MechWarrior, and many other acclaimed properties. Founded in 2011, the Seattle-based studio is centered around collaboration between seasoned veterans and fresh talent. They are based in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Harebrained Schemes at a Glance
Harebrained Schemes has been active in the gaming industry from 2011 to 2023, with 11 titles tracked on PlayPile. Their catalog primarily spans Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, with additional titles in Indie and Turn-based strategy (TBS). The studio carries a solid 76/100 average rating across their catalog, with 7 titles rated favorably by the community. Their highest-rated title on PlayPile is BattleTech (81.2/100). Games from Harebrained Schemes are available across 10 platforms, most notably PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox Series X|S.
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Highest Rated Titles
7.1The Lamplighters League
The Lamplighters League: Deluxe Edition
78BattleTech
8.0Necropolis: Brutal Edition
6.5Necropolis
8.1Shadowrun: Hong Kong
81Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
7.4Shadowrun Returns
Shadowrun Returns: Deluxe Edition
Crimson: Steam Pirates
