Hypnohead

Hypnohead is a small indie game studio based in Serbia, best known for developing The King is Watching—a quirky roguelite kingdom builder where your gaze powers your entire empire. The studio first made waves with its earlier title, Save the Reactor, and has since gained attention for delivering clever strategy concepts with minimalist flair.

Despite being a tiny team, Hypnohead focuses on unique gameplay mechanics, tight design loops, and a healthy dose of humor. Their breakout hit with The King is Watching—published by tinyBuild—earned over 200,000 Steam wishlists ahead of launch and became a standout at multiple indie showcases.

Hypnohead thrives on bold ideas, community feedback, and a “small but mighty” development approach that favors smart innovation over bloated content. If a game has an unusual twist and keeps you thinking, chances are, Hypnohead’s behind it.