Independent games from Australia
We make wonderfully odd games about clever contraptions, unexpected friendships, and the joy of poking at things.
Made with ♥
and tiny gears
On the workbench
We’re prototyping our debut game: a tactile, story-rich adventure built around playful systems and meaningful surprises.
Top secret-ishDebut game · In development
There are strange machines on the bench, a map full of scribbles, and at least one character who absolutely should not have that key.
Get the first dispatch →Why a curlew?
Clockwork Curlew is an independent Australian game studio making compact worlds with heart, wit, and mechanisms worth meddling with.
We like games that respect your time and reward your curiosity — the kind that make you lean closer, try the odd idea, and leave with a story you want to tell someone.
The curlew is our perfect co-conspirator: a little peculiar, wildly distinctive, and always poking its long beak somewhere interesting.
We build for the delightful “what happens if…?” moment.
Mechanics should express the story, not just keep score.
Small details add up. We sweat them so players don’t have to.
Make it strange enough to remember.
Make it warm enough to keep.
A note from the nest
Game news, tiny breakthroughs, and the occasional workshop mishap — delivered whenever there’s something worth saying.
hello@clockworkcurlew.com ↗Press, publishing, collaborations, or just a friendly hello.