Here we are. Serious Sim.

A group of people from Poland who thought that since they love playing video games so much, they should create one themselves. And then another, and another, and… here we are. A few games in and we still love it! Not only as players anymore, but also as developers.

We like stories that don't avoid difficult topics. Cooperation in the creative process is essential to us. We also adore that moment in the morning before the first coffee, when you realise that your work is cool and will be fun.

We’re embracing uniqueness in all it’s glory!

Meet the Team

  • JAKUB BUKAŁA

    JAKUB BUKAŁA

    CEO / Project Leader

    Some say that he has a PhD in computational mechanics, but left academia to make video games and teach academic students in that field. One thing is certain though, he is a proud nerd - interactive media, board games and role-playing enthusiast! He loves strategy and RPG games. He also likes mountain hiking and riding a bike. He is a social democrat. Currently a CEO, project leader, producer, programmer and occasional game designer at Serious Sim.

  • KATARZYNA HAPTAŚ

    KATARZYNA HAPTAŚ

    Art Director

    There's nothing else she loves more than creating little stories in her drawings and paintings. Except for her dog. And her husband. And good food. And nature. And naps. In the end drawing isn't that importnt to her but that's what she does for a living. Once she ran a marathon and didn't die which is a plus.

  • TOMASZ PSTRĄGOWSKI

    TOMASZ PSTRĄGOWSKI

    Writer & Narrative Designer

    A writer, a narrative designer, and a podcaster, formerly a university lecturer, a journalist, and a critic. Author of a PhD thesis on autobiographical comics defended at the University of Gdańsk. Co-author of the graphic novel "How to lose 30 kg? A True Love Story" (with Maciej Pałka) and several short comic forms. Co-creator of podcasts about video games Nieczyste zagrywki and Niezatapialni. Co-founder of Serious Sim.

  • MARCIN KRZESZOWIEC

    MARCIN KRZESZOWIEC

    TechArtist

    Mechanical engineer turned GameDev somewhere along the way. The perfect storm of an outdoors lover and a couch potato with a mix of hobbies and passions from both worlds. He is equally likely to mountain hike for a week or engage in an 40 hour DOTA2 marathon. Photography, classical fencing, youtube binging, enduro riding, beer and board games are all valid ways to spend free time to him.

  • DAMIAN CZAJKA

    DAMIAN CZAJKA

    Sound Designer / Music Composer

    As a child, his grandfather used to tell him that he was wasting his time playing computer games and the piano. He wasn't bothered by that and decided to combine the two into his lifelong passion. Today he plays games as part of his work and finally no one can tell him anything wrong. Music flows through his veins, so what transports oxygen in him? Scientists should study this.

  • ALEKSANDRA CEBULA

    ALEKSANDRA CEBULA

    2D Artist

    Ola started to draw when she was about five years old. Her favourite artists are Norman Rockwell and J.C. Leyendecker. She shares her life with little dog friend. She loves swing music and long walks.

  • TATIANA KOWALCZYK

    TATIANA KOWALCZYK

    Writer

    Writing is Tatiana's main thing, but aside from that she likes to watch stuff (her favorite genres are horror, reality TV, documentaries, mockumentaries, and thrillers). She loves to cook (Korean dishes in particular - too much Kdramas). She has two cats (british shorthair) that enjoy sleeping and stalking her as she works or uses the toilet.

  • SZYMON REJEK

    SZYMON REJEK

    Level Designer / Environment Artist

    A man of all trades. When not busy with level design or enviro art, he's probably practising karate, woodworking or planning his journeys. Always willing to play a board game or take a road trip. He only wishes the day would be longer - 72 hours would be more like it.

  • MICHAŁ OWSIANKO

    MICHAŁ OWSIANKO

    Programmer

    He’s been a programmer his whole professional career. Enjoys both playing and creating videogames. Apart from that he likes Japanese pop culture and language. He’s also the best Mario Kart player in the company.

  • JAKUB ZATAJ

    JAKUB ZATAJ

    Game Designer

    Game designer with past experience in film industry. Proud parent of two parakeets. Loves to crochet. Afterhour musician.

  • DAWID MATYSIAK

    DAWID MATYSIAK

    Unity Developer

    Racing games aficionado. Also enjoys open world games. When away from the PC likes taking walks with his dog. Enjoys documentaries and sci-fi.

  • SZYMON ADAMUS

    SZYMON ADAMUS

    Business Development Manager

    He believes that spending 1/3 of life working on something you don't like is a terrible waste of time. Finds people interesting and extremely inspiring. Even if they can also be horrible at times. Very happy husband to his high school sweetheart. They take care of two cats and spend entire weekends playing co-op games and eating lasagna.

  • DOROTA DOMAŃSKA

    DOROTA DOMAŃSKA

    QA Specialist

    A mixed media artist and a hobbyist writer, striving to tell stories through illustrations, writing and games. Tries to learn too many languages for her own good. Sometimes gets too excited about the new cool show, book or game. When asked about one of their interests, she becomes an unskippable cutscene.

  • PIOTR CZARNOTA

    PIOTR CZARNOTA

    English Adapter / Editor

    Backi n 2007, Piotr translated a fan-made editor for “Football Manager”, taking the first step on a path that led him to writing English dialogue for Keanu and Idris in "Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty." After working on dozens of games, books, comics and movies, his love for (mostly bad) football and (mostly good) games still burns bright. He loves to explore worlds both real and imagined. Hit him up if you want to go to Kathmandu or Yharnam.

  • LUKAS BONZZI

    LUKAS BONZZI

    Music Composer

    He likes to look at the world naively, like a child who doesn't know that something can't be done, but is guided to different places by an inner voice. He believes that our perception creates what surrounds us. Loves active entertainment, especially soccer. Has not eaten meat for a long time, practices Yoga and tries to develop spiritually. He likes people with an optimistic approach, and avoids ones that tell him that something can't be done.