Independent video game developer and makers of the games South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast. We craft worlds both strange yet provocatively familiar.
Montreal, Canada
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Which Compulsion character’s outfit gets your vote? 👀Cast yours below 👇
#CompulsionGames #GameDev #BehindTheScenes #WeHappyFew #Contrast #CharacterDesign #GameFashion
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🎭Ready for a little shadow play?
Our very first game, Contrast,is 75% off on Steam until October 1. 👀
Lose yourself in the glow of the 1920s, where jazz, bittersweet stories, and secrets collide.
#Contrast #CompulsionGames #IndieGame #GameDev
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A question we’ve been getting a lot lately 👀
Yes, Compulsion now owns the rights to South of Midnight, We Happy Few and Contrast.
Buying our games directly supports the studio and helps fund what’s next. 🫶
Haven’t played Contrast yet? It’s 75% off on Steam until Oct. 1!
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🚒Fire drill? More like fire crew.🔥 Important: This pic was taken post-fire drill ✅
#CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieGame
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Turns out making a tree move is… a lot of tiny movements. 🌳
Built by hand. Moved frame by frame. 🎞️
And yes, it took forever. 😅
#SouthOfMidnight #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieStudio #StopMotion #BehindTheScenes #ClydeHenry
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Management approved the piñata expense… 🪅
Don't forget your Joy! Happy Tuesday, Downers! 💊🍭
#WeHappyFew #CompulsionGames #GameDev #IndieGame #GameStudio #BehindTheScenes #IRL
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Indie Life at Compulsion Games!
Due to recent budget reductions, our office aesthetic is now shifting from "Artsy Chic" to "Immersive Frugality." Follow along for more trendsetting lifestyle updates📷
#indie #compulsion #compulsiongames #games #beforeandafter
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Take a look at Double Fine’s new Amnesia Fortnight Kickstarter!
There are tons of wildly creative game concepts and you can vote for which ones get turned into prototypes. Such a fresh and fun way to involve the community in the creative process!
🚨AMNESIA FORTNIGHT 2026 KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN IS LIVE 🚨
Help us keep making weird and wondrous games; 26 amazing game pitches await your votes, and in the end, one prototype will emerge victorious!
The fate of THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE is in your hands! 🌌
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Independent doesn’t mean alone. It means choosing who you build with.✨Gamescom was full of friends, partners, and people who believe in what comes next. Thank you!
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South of Midnight is 35% off for the first time on PS5, until tomorrow!
We’re indie again, and every purchase directly supports Compulsion and our next project.❤️
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Thanks to @deantak for sitting down with Guillaume Provost to talk about Compulsion’s independence.
👉Every Compulsion game you buy now directly supports us and helps fund our next project.
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A few moments from last night's celebration. 🏆
Still soaking in our #G4C2026 Game of the Year win, celebrating an incredible team, and looking ahead to the future.💜
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South of Midnight won Game of the Year at #G4C2026! Congrats to all fellow nominees!
At the heart of our game is a team of passionate creators, united by a love for magical realism, folklore-inspired adventures, and stories told with heart. As we celebrate this milestone and reflect on our journey, we look ahead with excitement to creating more unique, new original games.
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South of Midnight is nominated for Best Gameplay and Best in Impact at the #G4C2026! 🏆👾
Our game is rooted in folklore, empathy, and adventure, delivering a heartfelt story and magical gameplay that stay with you.
Congrats to all the finalists and see you in NYC this July @G4C Festival.
#GamesForChange #G4CAwards #ReimaginingPlay #SocialImpact
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What an honor to win Game of the Year at the Gayming award 2026!
'A beautifully crafted, modern folktale that handles trauma and healing with incredible grace.'
Congrats to all nominees and thank you @gaymingmag for hosting such a wonderful event.
#GaymingAwards26
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The award-winning South of Midnight is now 25% on STEAM from June 5th to 16th! Now's the time to go on a journey with Hazel, Catfish and Croutoooon!
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Compulsion Games and South of Midnight were honored at the @cgameawards with 7 awards, including Game of the Year. 😍
Canada is home to some of the most talented game developers in the world! It’s inspiring to see so many studios continuing to take bold creative risks. Congrats to all NOMINEES! Thank you @XBOX for all the support!
🏆 Game of the Year
🏆 Studio of the Year
🏆 Best Art Direction
🏆 Best Soundtrack
🏆 Best Narrative
🏆 Best Audio Design
🏆 Best Console Game
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Gaming is for everyone.💚
This Global Accessibility Awareness Day, from navigation assistance to scalable UI and color profiles, we’re helping more players experience the magic, mystery, and folklore of Hazel’s journey.
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