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// The Team
MEET BOB & MAARTEN
Welcome to Upgraded Studio, where two passionate game devs from the Netherlands unite their love for strategic gameplay and atmospheric art. Together, we're bringing our dream games to life. Join us on our game dev journey—it's like a rollercoaster, but with more aliens and explosions! 👽💥
Maarten van Broekhoven
Design, art & marketing
Since 2009, I’ve worked as a designer and illustrator, focusing on applied game design. I love using the power of games to spark curiosity and explore meaningful topics. Still, for over a decade, I’ve had the dream of creating a real indie game. Now, together with Bob, I’m finally making it happen.
I’ve always been drawn to science fiction and the unknown. Back in primary school, I was already sketching dinosaurs, turtles, and aliens. With Upgraded Studio, I’m finally returning to that childhood passion. These days I’ve got two little boys of my own and a way longer to do list.
// The Designer
Bob Huijbregts
Development
Hey there! I’m Bob, a passionate game developer who’s been in love with gaming since the days of Atari. My journey started with pixelated landscapes and has evolved into exploring modern virtual worlds. After years of self-teaching and late-night experimenting, I’m finally making my childhood dream a reality.
With over 200 prototypes under my belt, I’m ready to take the leap, alongside Maarten, and create unforgettable gaming experiences.
// The Developer
// About Binary Barrier
DEFEND YOUR AI CAPITAL AGAINST ALIEN AGRESSION.
Imagine Space Invaders, but with dark scifi graphics and strategic tower defense gameplay. Random upgrade options challenge you to try out different strategies and it makes every run feel different... Good fun!
// Read this if you have a busy life!
WARNING! RESIST WISHLISTING BINARY BARRIER...
As developers, we want to caution you about the immense fun ahead. You might think, "But I want some fun!🤘" Well, hold your horses! There are more 'important' things in life than obliterating waves of aliens while strategically expanding your incredible AI defense with screen-filling explosions.
CLICKAXE & GEAR
Break through alien rock with your Clickaxe and unleash massive mining tools that bounce through the shaft on their own.
DELIVER & UPGRADE
Send ores to Earth for profit and use research points to unlock powerful upgrades in your futuristic lab.
STRATEGIC HIRES
Pick randomized Hired Help cards before each run to shape your strategy with unique perks and tech boosts.
REACTIVE TECH
Deploy tools like shields, bombs, and scanners mid-run to adapt to what you find underground.
MYSTERIOUS ANOMALIES
Dig deep enough and you’ll uncover strange anomalies with secrets waiting to be decoded.
IDLE, ACTIVE, ENDLESS
Play actively or let the Clickaxe work while you’re idle. Every run brings new choices and lasting progress.