The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Independent American video game indie publisher and developer. Legal entity: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild Inc. Headquartered in **Seattle, Washington, United States** (per Sail Forth Press Kit: 'Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild Based in Seattle, Washington' and Tracxn 2026 Company Profile). **FOUNDED in 2011-2012 by Ty Taylor** (per Tracxn: 'founded in 2012. It operates as a Developer of...' and Geekwire Geek of the Week profile of Ty Taylor: 'Ty Taylor, Seattle-based creator of "The Bridge" and "Tumblestone" video games. The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild...'). Self-developed flagship titles: **The Bridge** (2013, M.C. Escher-inspired puzzle platformer) and **Tumblestone** (2016, match-puzzle). Subsequently pivoted to indie publishing while continuing in-house development. Indie-first publishing ethos: 'We've always been indie, and we want to give indie studios the deals they deserve. The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild was founded in 2011' (per GamesPress Overpass: Rhythm Roadtrip announcement). **NOTABLE PUBLISHING SLATE:** Sail Forth (David Evans, 2022, naval-exploration indie), Cozy Grove (Spry Fox 2021, co-published with iam8bit per Wikipedia 'Iam8bit'), Overpass: Rhythm Roadtrip (multi-platform 2024). Hybrid dev+publisher model — 62 'Published by' MobyGames credits + self-development credits across The Bridge / Tumblestone catalog. Independent — no parent corporation. Moby record: 'The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild Inc.' 2026-09 AUDIT: official website is now qag.io — 'independent game developer and publishing partner, best known for games like The Bridge, Tumblestone, and Roundguard' (website field updated to qag.io); Seattle WA positioning stands per Tracxn 2026 profile; no new release announcements found this pass.
- Type: Publisher · Buyer
- Headquarters: United States
- Activity taxonomy (by shipped credits): Publishing, Development, Localisation services, Audio design and production services, QA and testing services
- Credited games in the group: 11
Partners proven by shipped credits
- A Shell in the Pit — Audio design and production services, 2 shared credits, 2016–2021
- Words in Style — Localisation services, 2 shared credits, 2016–2020
- Spry Fox — Development, Publishing, 2 shared credits, 2021–2026
- Native Prime — Localisation services, 1 shared credits, 2021–2021
- Active Gaming Media — Localisation services, 1 shared credits, 2016–2016
- Lionbridge Games — QA and testing services, 1 shared credits, 2020–2020
Source: Games Atlas (gamesatlas.app), based on MobyGames credits and Games Atlas analysis. Games Atlas does not estimate revenue or report the performance of individual games. Profile: https://gamesatlas.app/companies/the-quantum-astrophysicists-guild