DrawDrills

Online training for artists to practice and work with

Lexicon

Relaxing downloadable word game for mobile and PC

Bad Dream VR

Playable online VR game from our
24h game jam

INTERACTIVE MEDIA AT ITS FINEST

Arcvale is a team made up of artists, developers, and designers specializing in the creative application of emerging technologies. Combining the skill level of industry veterans with the creativity of fresh talent, it’s authenticity & passion for our craft that define our work.

One of our largest governing rules is no stock content allowed. Whether it be the art assets, source code, or original soundtracks, every aspect of what we do is created 100% in-house by a member of the team.

Virtualization & Simulation

We do far more than just games. We offer simulation and reproduction services in VR, AR, and everything inbeteween. We’ve assisted in the creation of software for multiple research projects, psychology experiments, and flight simulations.

Recent Work

Bad Dream VR

A browser-based 3D experience that brings you face-to-face with your fears

DrawDrills

A tool for artists to create and share convenient practice regiments online.

TCC Center Rendering

Photorealistic renders of a room and furnishings for the TCC Center for Innovation.

Lexicon

An engaging and relaxing spelling game for iOS and Android.

We run the gamut

From online multiplayer virtual reality games to interactive digital training, we’ve got experience across a variety of use cases. If you’re looking push the boundaries of your games or transform your business, we can be the partner you need to make it a reality.

Quotes from our staff

You're not going to quote me on the website, are you?


-Kara, Artist

2021-10-08T18:35:49+00:00

-Kara, Artist

You're not going to quote me on the website, are you?

So what kind of pasta is the code this time? Rigatoni? Linguini?


-Tubbs, Programming

2021-10-08T19:14:41+00:00

-Tubbs, Programming

So what kind of pasta is the code this time? Rigatoni? Linguini?

Hey! This isn't a random quote; I'm stuck in the website! Help me!


-No really, help!

2021-11-03T15:36:25+00:00

-No really, help!

Hey! This isn't a random quote; I'm stuck in the website! Help me!

Game? Oh god was that the game?


-Spike, Marketing

2021-10-08T18:45:49+00:00

-Spike, Marketing

Game? Oh god was that the game?

We have to re-sign. Our designer signed as 'lead accident in progress'. Again.


-Diego, Sales

2021-10-08T19:15:15+00:00

-Diego, Sales

We have to re-sign. Our designer signed as 'lead accident in progress'. Again.

If he tells me it needs more ‘zest’ one more time I might actually get violent.


-Bryan, Artist

2020-02-01T18:33:09+00:00

-Bryan, Artist

If he tells me it needs more ‘zest’ one more time I might actually get violent.

Look, lootboxes are just capitalism's will


-Logan, Programming

2021-10-08T18:47:51+00:00

-Logan, Programming

Look, lootboxes are just capitalism's will

That was the worst thing I've ever played and I loved every second of it.


-Jackson, QA

2021-10-08T19:16:12+00:00

-Jackson, QA

That was the worst thing I've ever played and I loved every second of it.

Well that was a terrible idea. Please tell me you recorded that.


-Ted, QA

2020-02-01T18:34:38+00:00

-Ted, QA

Well that was a terrible idea. Please tell me you recorded that.

Pain is fuel for the Journey.


-Janiya, Design

2021-10-08T18:48:33+00:00

-Janiya, Design

Pain is fuel for the Journey.

How inebriated do we anticipate the average player being?


-Felix, Design

2021-10-08T19:16:57+00:00

-Felix, Design

How inebriated do we anticipate the average player being?

That's fine, my sleeping bag is still here from last crunch.


-Catharine, Programming

2020-02-01T19:01:09+00:00

-Catharine, Programming

That's fine, my sleeping bag is still here from last crunch.

Honestly, I give up. It's a feature now


-Calvin, Programming

2021-10-08T18:49:43+00:00

-Calvin, Programming

Honestly, I give up. It's a feature now

I mean we want the players to experience emotion, right? Hate is a super easy emotion.


-Robert Skipper, Programming

2021-10-08T19:18:15+00:00

-Robert Skipper, Programming

I mean we want the players to experience emotion, right? Hate is a super easy emotion.

We need to talk about the smell coming from QA. It was funny before but now I'm getting concerned.


-Jordan, HR

2020-02-01T19:01:34+00:00

-Jordan, HR

We need to talk about the smell coming from QA. It was funny before but now I'm getting concerned.

At least now it compiles.


-Alex, Programming

2021-10-08T18:51:47+00:00

-Alex, Programming

At least now it compiles.

So the date defaults to the word 'today'. Bad.


-Don, Programming

2021-10-08T19:19:15+00:00

-Don, Programming

So the date defaults to the word 'today'. Bad.

I thought you fed the testers earlier? Wait was that my job?


-Diego, Project Manager

2020-02-01T19:02:01+00:00

-Diego, Project Manager

I thought you fed the testers earlier? Wait was that my job?

With enough ducktape we can fix this code and never look at it again.


-Catharine, Programming

2021-10-08T18:58:16+00:00

-Catharine, Programming

With enough ducktape we can fix this code and never look at it again.

The error code was in Russian. One of the ones we programmed was in Russian.


-Robert Skipper, Programming

2021-10-08T19:20:06+00:00

-Robert Skipper, Programming

The error code was in Russian. One of the ones we programmed was in Russian.

Good news is that we have the assets. Bad news is that I wasn't joking about it being on an actual floppy disk.


-Lucas, Lead Designer

2020-02-01T19:02:31+00:00

-Lucas, Lead Designer

Good news is that we have the assets. Bad news is that I wasn't joking about it being on an actual floppy disk.

I can't believe people pay me to make them mad.


-Ted, QA

2021-10-08T18:59:31+00:00

-Ted, QA

I can't believe people pay me to make them mad.

Uh... so what's with all the cats in the office today?


-Breanna, Artist

2021-10-08T19:26:08+00:00

-Breanna, Artist

Uh... so what's with all the cats in the office today?

New rule. Nobody from the marketing department is allowed to push changes. Ever.


-Skullking, Programming

2020-02-01T19:03:08+00:00

-Skullking, Programming

New rule. Nobody from the marketing department is allowed to push changes. Ever.

This art isn't lazy, it's... stylized.


-Yotoll, Artist

2021-10-08T19:00:06+00:00

-Yotoll, Artist

This art isn't lazy, it's... stylized.

Are we sure the errors aren't a sign it's working?


-Jackson, Programming

2021-10-08T19:51:57+00:00

-Jackson, Programming

Are we sure the errors aren't a sign it's working?

...why does our main character look like genitalia?


-Taelin, Programmer

2020-02-01T19:03:59+00:00

-Taelin, Programmer

...why does our main character look like genitalia?

Technically, anything can be art as long as you don't explain it well.


-Alex, Artist

2021-10-08T19:00:52+00:00

-Alex, Artist

Technically, anything can be art as long as you don't explain it well.

Can one of my quotes be on the website?


-Peter, Programming

2021-10-08T19:52:51+00:00

-Peter, Programming

Can one of my quotes be on the website?

Hey, so remember our git repository? Have I got a story for you.


-Taelin, Programmer

2020-02-01T19:05:03+00:00

-Taelin, Programmer

Hey, so remember our git repository? Have I got a story for you.

So are we going to put our real names, or are we just too ashamed of whatever this has become?


-Anonymous, Programming

2021-10-08T19:03:40+00:00

-Anonymous, Programming

So are we going to put our real names, or are we just too ashamed of whatever this has become?

Bugs are features and bad art is a metaphor. That's the way the world works.


-Kara, Artist

2021-10-08T19:54:35+00:00

-Kara, Artist

Bugs are features and bad art is a metaphor. That's the way the world works.

How about instead of an ending, the player just dies.


-Schuyler, Writer

2020-02-01T19:05:28+00:00

-Schuyler, Writer

How about instead of an ending, the player just dies.

The difference between a bug and feature is just a matter of perspective, really.


-Don, Programming

2021-10-08T19:05:28+00:00

-Don, Programming

The difference between a bug and feature is just a matter of perspective, really.

Oh my god it's on fire. It's actually on fire. How did you even do that?


-Janiya, Programmer

2020-02-01T19:06:02+00:00

-Janiya, Programmer

Oh my god it's on fire. It's actually on fire. How did you even do that?

So uh... are we getting paid for this?


-Wired, Design

2021-10-08T19:11:54+00:00

-Wired, Design

So uh... are we getting paid for this?

I know we can't publish this as is, but on the bright side we've definitely created a new form of torture.


-Lucas, Lead Designer

2020-02-01T19:07:11+00:00

-Lucas, Lead Designer

I know we can't publish this as is, but on the bright side we've definitely created a new form of torture.

It's all fun and games till you get to crunch time


-Breanna, Design

2021-10-08T19:12:38+00:00

-Breanna, Design

It's all fun and games till you get to crunch time

We didn't make a game. We made a mistake.


-Lucas, Lead Designer

2021-11-03T15:33:37+00:00

-Lucas, Lead Designer

We didn't make a game. We made a mistake.

Next time you bring a programmer to a meeting with the client, make sure they're on a leash


-Jordan, Sales

2021-10-08T19:13:26+00:00

-Jordan, Sales

Next time you bring a programmer to a meeting with the client, make sure they're on a leash

It's not even like herding cats. Those don't talk back.


-Lucas, Project Manager

2021-10-08T00:50:40+00:00

-Lucas, Project Manager

It's not even like herding cats. Those don't talk back.

If we really need more playtime we can just drop the framerate...


-Don, Design

2021-10-08T19:14:11+00:00

-Don, Design

If we really need more playtime we can just drop the framerate...

Reach out

Got a game you need made? A simulation need to be constructed? A large alligator in your yard that needs to be taken care of?

We do a lot more than we let on, so it never hurts to ask!