We are Torn Banner Studios
Torn Banner Studios is an exciting independent video game company located in Toronto, Canada. Passion and innovation are the core elements of everything that we do. We are people that truly love games and are lucky enough to be following our dreams, thanks to the incredible support from our communities of players.
Building the best team and the greatest games
We believe great games come from great people. We aim to realize the potential of the best game artists, designers, developers and creatives, all while tapping the passion and feedback of diehard fans of our games.
We want to take on challenging ideas that - when forged into reality with drive and focus - create truly powerful and unique games that are remembered forever.
WHO WE AREOur story
Torn Banner began with a group of mod enthusiasts who dreamed of creating games that needed to exist, and would stop at nothing to bring the ultimate version of them to market.2007
Age of Chivalry mod
A team comes together to blend the FPS, Fighting Game & Third Person Action genres and deliver the first multiplayer melee slasher.
2012
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Chivalry is released and becomes the best-selling Steam game during the week of Christmas 2012.
2013
Toronto office opens
The success of Chivalry: Medieval Warfare allows us to open a Toronto office and begin working as a unified team.
2013
Chivalry Deadliest Warrior
The inventive Deadliest Warrior DLC releases, while Chivalry begins to receive ports to PlayStation & Xbox.
2017
Mirage Arcane Warfare
While not a commercial success, from Mirage we learned a great deal about production & managing creative vision within our team.
2021
Chivalry 2
We launched Chivalry 2 which sold 1M within the first 2 months of launch, across PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
2023+
Growth
Torn Banner is looking to expand our team while we aim to grow to the scale of our creative potential and shift to multi-project productions.
2024
No More Room in Hell 2
We launched the Early Access of the co-op action horror No More Room in Hell 2 after our acquisition of fellow Toronto team Lever Games.
Our Games
Our Culture
We aim to foster collaborative & flexible environments in which our creativity will thrive in! We look to find ways to cater to and best support our teammates and their particular needs as individuals.Innovation
Today, we’re continuing to support the smash hit Chivalry 2 and our new title No More Room in Hell 2. We’re looking to grow our team – but stay collaborative, indie and agile. We’re on the hunt for new team members that share a passion for cutting edge gaming and want to help create innovative new experiences that focus on challenge and fun.
Collaboration & Agility
Each individual at Torn Banner has a huge impact on the final product that we put out. We put emphasis on being open with each other, giving/receiving critical feedback, and not letting a false sense of authority cloud our vision. The more eyes and input that we have from different disciplines and personality types, the better our releases will be.
Our HQ
Formerly a Canada Post building erected in 1912, our office is a brand new construction located in the thriving Bloorcourt neighborhood, two minutes’ walk from Ossington subway station.
• Open concept 11,000 sq ft studio
• 17’ ceilings, raised flooring system and abundant natural light
• Private rooftop patio
• Beer fridge & commercial barista machine
Benefits
Remote Friendly
We remain committed to offering a 100% work-from-home option, with in-office options available too.
Relocation assistance
We hire the best – with no boundaries. We offer relocation packages and can also provide guidance for immigration and employment requirements.
Bonus Structure
When our company does well, so do our employees.
Six weeks paid vacation
Three weeks whenever you like, Fridays off in the summer, plus a week in late December.
Company Retreats
We like to keep a close-knit team, so once a year the whole company gets away for a retreat.
Flexible schedule
Do your best work after a sleep-in? That’s fine. We have shared “core hours” but beyond that, your schedule is up to you.
Monthly learning credit
Want to work on some new skills? That works for us.
Free breakfasts & snacks
Bagels, granola, smoothies, soft drinks… it’s on us!
Healthcare benefits
Full health & dental package for you and your family, plus a Healthcare Spending Account to cover additional benefits.
News
No More Room in Hell 2 – Out Now in Early Access
22nd Oct 2024
And so The Dead walk the earth… The time has come: No More Room in Hell 2 has launched into Early Access – and the Dead hunger for fresh meat!…
No More Room in Hell 2 – Out Now in Early Access — Read more
NO MORE ROOM IN HELL 2 AT GAMESCOM
20th Aug 2024
Responders! Today at Gamescom Opening Night Live we unveiled a new trailer for No More Room in Hell 2 that showed off 8 player co-op gameplay and a new area…
No More Room in Hell 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2024!
10th Jun 2024
Today, we announce that No More Room in Hell 2’s developer, Lever Games, was acquired by Torn Banner, the studio behind Chivalry 1 & 2, and the original “Age of Chivalry”…
No More Room in Hell 2 Announced at Summer Game Fest 2024! — Read more