Founded by GBC grads |
Our infrastructure runs on AWS Game Tech |
Built for Couch Co-Op
contact@shortsleevegamestudio.com |
| Toronto, Canada
| Toronto, Canada
Founded by GBC grads |
Our infrastructure runs on AWS Game Tech |
Built for Couch Co-Op
| Toronto, Canada
We're Shortsleeve—a small indie studio on a mission to create couch co-op games.
Inspired by the legendary 90s console era, we're dedicated to making fun games that bring friends together on the same screen—sharing the couch, the chaos, and the snacks.
While we grew up on consoles, we're now pushing into cloud-native games
Right now, we're deep in development on our first project—a retro-inspired horror hockey game—while planning two more titles that will bring even more couch co-op excitement to gamers.
Lead Programmer and Co-Founder of Shortsleeve Game Studio
Roger Courtemanche is a passionate video game programmer specializing in gameplay systems, artificial intelligence, and level design. He works primarily in Unreal Engine and Unity, with strong proficiency in C++ and C#. A Dean's List graduate of George Brown College (2025), Roger is also the co-founder of Shortsleeve Game Studio, where he leads the technical development of all studio projects. Roger has collaborated on multiple game projects across different genres, contributing robust gameplay mechanics, AI systems, and interactive level design. His previous work includes Purple, a game showcased at the Level Up Showcase, as well as a collaborative biology learning game designed to support graduate-level education.
Resident cloud architect and co-founder of Shortsleeve Game Studio
She serves as the studio's resident cloud architect and strategic backbone. She designs and maintains Shortsleeve's AWS-powered game infrastructure, streamlines production workflows, and manages the studio's licensing, legal filings, and overall operations. She also helps shape creative direction and long-term studio strategy. Beyond the technical and operational work, Luna leads outreach, partnerships, and community engagement.
We didn't grow up online — we grew up on the couch. Back then, multiplayer meant sharing a screen, swapping controllers, and trash-talking with your best friend beside you. That era shaped us — and it's why we build couch co-op games today.
We believe games are better shared. Whether it's two controllers or four, everything we build encourages connection through co-op play.
We are having shit lots of fun. It's ready when it's ready.
Our games are built on cloud-first infrastructure — because scale, performance, and innovation shouldn't get in the way of fun.
Haunted Hockey League is a fast-paced 3-on-3 arcade horror/hockey game where monsters play in haunted rinks.
It's end-to-end action inspired by NHL '94—quick passes, big checks, breakaways and rebounds.
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A stealthy co-op platformer inspired by Sly Cooper, where two street-smart city animals pull off clever heists across rooftops, alleys, and apartments. One distracts, the other sneaks — teamwork, timing, and slick getaway plans are key.
A co-op action game inspired by Medal of Honor — but starring a squad of brave bugs defending their neighbourhood from a ruthless tyrant. Fight side by side across flowerpots, alleyways, and backyard battlefields to take back their tiny world.
We're always up for talking games
