Steel Wool Studios
Steel Wool Studios is an independent game development studio of 20+ passionate creators based in Oakland, CA. We specialize in crafting games for entertainment while also leveraging our expertise to develop enterprise solutions like Virtual Training and Virtual Therapy. Our mission is rooted in the belief that games are a universal language with the power to entertain, connect, and make a positive impact across industries. Our team includes veterans from renowned companies such as Pixar, Midway, HTC, Intel, and Telltale Games. By blending decades of industry experience with fresh talent, we aim to shape the future of gaming. Together, we share a vision to innovate, inspire, and use our craft to bring joy to others.
Steel Wool Studios at a Glance
Steel Wool Studios has been active in the gaming industry from 2014 to 2025, with 11 titles tracked on PlayPile. Their catalog primarily spans Adventure, Indie, Simulator, with additional titles in Strategy and Puzzle. The studio carries a solid 70/100 average rating across their catalog, with 7 titles rated favorably by the community. Their highest-rated title on PlayPile is Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted (84.9/100). Games from Steel Wool Studios are available across 10 platforms, most notably PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch.
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7.0Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach - Collector's Edition
5.8Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
8.5Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted
7.0The Horus Heresy: Betrayal At Calth
7.0Bounce
7.0Mars Odyssey
7.0Quar: Battle for Gate 18
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