Gartek Studios
An independent studio creating amazing games while also providing custom applications to the entertainment industry.
Please take a look at some of the games that we've created for our fans, as well as custom applications for the entertainment industry. Feel free to reach out to us at
mail@gartekstudios.ca
to see what we can do for you! Except for where as noted,
all these projects were realised and completed entirely by Ken.
Project Biclops
TBA (Python)
Ken's next project - currently slated to include at least one or two fan-supplied easter eggs! Rest assured, he's working hard on this and hopes to have it released as soon as it's ready for public consumption. Currently in early Beta and his main project outside of College academics.
Alien Escape
Released 2024 (Python)
This was a contract to produce a simulated operating system and interactive diagnostics screen for a spaceship as part of an escape room attraction.
Super Image Renamer
Released 2022 (Python)
This simple programme was contracted to look in a folder for images with EXIF data, and rename the photos in the format of yymmddhhmmss.
No Anglerfish
Released 2022 (Python)
This cozy puzzle explorer – with an intricate story, loads of puzzles and dialogue, as well as an inventory system and save game ability is currently Ken’s most ambitious independent undertaking yet!
Super Mailing List (SML)
Released 2021 (Python)
A small contract, this is a simple mailing list or discussion group application which can send and receive email with an automated Python programme. It can accept a single email and rebroadcast it to a pre-configured group.
New Arcadia Teaser Trailer
Released 2020 (Python)
A fun project contracted to produce a small mock-up of an early 1990s era videogame to help promote a new audiobook series.
Factory 512
Released 2020 (Python)
In Factory 512, as a newly sentient robot, you must activate at least two of the seven generators before you can escape the subterranean factory.
Factory 512 is now being monitored on speedrun.com! Check it out, download it for yourself and see if you can beat the current best time!
Alien Invasion
Released 2020 (Python)
This enjoyable contract for an international "Blacklight" Mini-Golf attraction involved creating a simulated version of a popular Space Invasion style game complete with sound effects and cut scenes.
Quantrapod
Released 2019 (Scratch)
Ken wanted to pay homage to old style Galaxian and Galaga top down games with this fun little blaster. Protect the earth from the alien horde and achieve fame and glory!
Soot
Released 2018 (Construct 2)
An homage to “The Unfinished Swan” and the concept of learning about your environment only while completely immersed in it. His musical composition here is a definite earworm and the hidden warp zones are especially fan favourite features. Some coding assistance was provided by Stephen, Ken's father.
Soot is now being monitored on speedrun.com!
Check it out, download it for yourself and see if you can beat the current best time!
Dark Skies
Released 2017 (Construct 2)
A mystery puzzle/exploration game that represented our first large project. Music and artwork assets were entirely created by Ken, while Stephen assisted with much of the initial coding. Also our first attempt to create a mobile friendly game that is available in the Google Play Store!
Platformer
Released 2017 (Scratch)
A devilish platformer where you simply have to run towards the right and to an out-of-sight end – all while avoiding the lava floors.
Elements
Released 2016 (Scratch)
In this simple clicker game you try to combine different elements to create new ones. These can also be combined with one another to further create more and more complex items. You can flip back to a view of the globe to see how your evolving list of “elements” affect things on a planetary scale.
Other Related Project/Personal Links:
quest tech & gaming event - Ken/Gartek Studios is a proud participant in the Quest Tech and Gaming STEAM events put on by the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
minecraft64 – Ken’s minecraft youtube channel (on hiatus).
ken.garstin.ca - Ken's blog (on hiatus).
norsar – Ken’s completed fantasy novel, self-published and available in paperback.