The department of Game Design at Uppsala University, campus Gotland
Student projects are added irregularly and in no particular order. These are projects stretching back to 2002, from students in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd year and using vastly different tech. Thus; we recommend you use the tag cloud to the right to filter the projects you’re interested in!
[ insert game here ] is a participatory game-making project developed with visitors at the Gotland Game Conference. Attendees vote on the game's modular variables and create traditional artwork that is added to the game during the conference.
![[ insert game here ] at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/UB2_0085.jpg)
![[ insert game here ] at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/UB2_0229.jpg)
![[ insert game here ] at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/UB2_0953.jpg)
[ insert game here ] was awarded Almedalen University Library Award at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference!
![[ insert game here ] receiving an award at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/UB2_1385.jpg)
Read the related thesis: Creativity in Game-Based Participatory Design Projects.
![[ insert game here ] character artwork](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/insert-game-here-art-01.png)
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![[ insert game here ] game screenshot](https://game.speldesign.uu.se/wp-content/uploads/2026/projects/insert-game-here/insert-game-here-image-02.jpg)
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A skill-based 3D hack-and-slash where players navigate a world as a blind samurai. Master dynamic movement, time manipulation, and echolocation mechanics in challenging one-shot combat encounters driven by a compelling and intricate time travel narrative.
In September 2026, Snappy Joints Studio, the team behind Project Paradox, received UU Innovation’s DRIVE Award in recognition of its entrepreneurial work.
Read the related thesis: Combat and Narrative Mechanics as Game Feel Refinement.
When dancing was banned due to a mysterious dancing plague, you and many others gathered at the underground clubs. But as your kidneys go missing, you have to dance your way through this story driven rhythm game to find them.
POSER was awarded Best Visuals at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference!
Intern-Stellar Service is a game in which you play as an intern in an intergalactic bar. Your boss helps you serve a few drinks to some alien customers but you are quickly left on your own to try and figure out what alien drinks your customers want without understanding their alien language. The only help you have is your note-bot that keeps note of the recipes for all the different drinks that are ordered. Try to mix correct drinks for as many customers as you can to receive as many tips as possible.
Intern-Stellar Service was awarded Best Arcade Experience at the 2026 Gotland Game Conference!
