About Dog Water Studios
Dog Water Studios is a distributed team of creators based in Arkansas, Washington D.C., Colorado, Los Angeles, and the United Kingdom. We specialize in narrative-driven games with retro-modern aesthetics, combining engaging stories with innovative gameplay mechanics. Our diverse group of writers, designers, composers, and community managers work together remotely to deliver polished, immersive experiences.
Our upcoming title, Imprint, launches November 2026 on Steam. In addition, we have projects like Solder and In Extremis in development, each designed to offer fresh narratives and challenging puzzles. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our portfolio.
Founder
Jeremy Matsumoto
Jeremy Matsumoto founded Dog Water Studios and previously served as project manager on “Sixth Extinction” and “6 Seasons and a Game.” With over a decade of experience overseeing narrative-driven titles, he guides the creative vision, ensuring each release maintains strong storytelling and polished execution.
Our Team
Carmela Rourke
Lead Writer & Artist
A lifelong writer and artist, Carmela is passionate about crafting emotionally resonant stories. She focuses on character-driven narratives that explore themes of loss, hope, and self-discovery.
Connor McClosky
Evil Pear Productions
Connor McClosky and his team at Evil Pear Productions design the overarching storyline and gameplay mechanics. They blend narrative depth with engaging puzzles and level concepts.
Connor Inglis
Lead Level Designer & UI Engineer
As lead level designer and UI engineer, Connor ensures players enjoy smooth navigation and intuitive interfaces, helping them immerse fully in each environment.
Kieren Lawrence
Composer & Texture Artist
Kieren composes rich, atmospheric soundtracks and creates vibrant texture art, setting the tone and visuals for our retro-inspired worlds.
Julia Kendl
Social Media Manager
Julia manages our social channels and outreach, and is the face of Dog Water Studios whenever you are talking to us.
Jarne Aerts
Community Manager
Jarne manages our Discord and Steam communities, ensuring players’ voices are heard and feedback shapes the development process.
Jason Sincrope
Puzzle Designer
Jason is the mastermind behind the various puzzles and the progressive learning that occurs.
Sam Turner
Audio Specialist
Sam is the master of all sound design in the games and in the puzzles that fill them. Thank him for the Oscilloscopes.
Ben Pavlovits
Programmer
Ben is the one you can thank for the beautiful gameplay our studio provides. Everything from puzzle logic to user interface has his work in it.
At Dog Water Studios, every team member brings unique expertise from writing and design to audio and community engagement. Together, we strive to create games that leave a lasting impression, blending compelling narratives with retro-modern aesthetics.