Description
We develop video games and interactive experiences that have an impact – narrative, emotional, educational, or anything inbetween.
While working on our own projects, we’re also working with others to help them develop games, apps, and other digital tools – you can find a selection of our past projects below. Contact us for inquiries on what we can assist you with: Gamification, Game Development (e.g. Serious Games), Workshops, Talks, and Consultation.
About off the beaten track
We strive to move people and evoke strong emotions developing “games that make a difference”. We want to show what videogames can be as a medium and leave a little dent in their universe. Our games are unconventional and try to explore the boundaries of the medium. With new twists on game mechanics and a focus on characters and storytelling, we let you see the world through different eyes. As a small indie team we have the freedom to try new game design principles in our own projects while offering professionalism and reliability to our contract partners.
Projects
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Awards & Recognition
- Kultur- und Kreativpilot*innen Deutschland 2022 – awarded by the federal government of Germany for members of the creative economy that show dedication and drive
- Nomination for the TOMMI award in the categories “App” and “Educational” for the musiculum SPIEL – German award for children’s software
- 3rd place at the Digitalization Award of Schleswig-Holstein 2022 for TRUSTease – a regional competition that honors and highlights achievements of digitalization
- Innovation and Excellence Award 2022 – A yearly award highlighting innovative thinking, hosted by CorporateLiveWire
- PitchYaGame Awards November 2021 Finalist – a live pitching event on Twitter
- Nomination for Best Overall Performance in a Movie or Game Trailer for Liz Fodor at the One Voice Conference 2021 – a conference honoring voice over talents in various categories
- Best of Show Award – Hamburg Games Conference 2021 – virtual conference, powered by Xsolla
- First place – Winners of the GründerCup KielRegion 2019 – a regional competition for startups in the province of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Selected Articles & Podcasts
- “Vom Ein-Mann-Studio zum Bundesförderempfänger” (German)
– Sophia Jelinek, Gamesmarkt 02/2020 - “The Cost of Recovery: Developing a Narrative Game in Unity“
– Arti Sergeev, 80.lv - “Kieler Spielestudio als Kultur- und Kreativpilot:in der Bundesregierung ausgezeichnet” (German)
– Gamesmarkt - “Off the Beaten Track: „Kultur- und Kreativpilot“-Auszeichnung für Kieler Studio” (German)
– GamesWirtschaft - WTSH Podcast Ep. 50: Off The Beaten Track UG – Spielerische Chancen nutzen (Podcast, German, 2023)
- Play at Work Podcast: Jens Bahr, Gründer von Off The Beaten Track (Podcast, German, 2023)
- Gamification in der Ausbildung (Deutschlandfunk Kultur „Zeitfragen“, German, 2023)
Team & Repeating CollaboratorS
Jens Bahr
CEO, Programming
Felix Skiba
Music, Sound
Ines Neumann
Marketing
Jannik Boysen
Programming
Luisa Höhne
2D Art
Alex Brühl
Programming
Sascha Reinhold
Design