Catalyst Games
Aiden Gyory
Creative Director & Founder
Aiden Gyory is the Founder and Creative Director of Catalyst Games Pty Ltd, an Adelaide-based studio dedicated to creating meaningful, stylized, and player-focused experiences. Drawing on a background in sales, marketing, UX design, and C# programming, Aiden leads his team with a focus on creativity, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
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Aiden’s work has been recognised with multiple industry honours, including the 2023 Entrepreneurial Leadership Award (AIE), 2025 Most Impactful Studio Award (SA Game Industry Awards), and the 2025 Rising Star Award (Australian Game Developer Awards).
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As the creator of the GameXcellence Award–winning title Dungeons and Dining Tables, Aiden founded Catalyst Games with a simple mission: to enable creatives to create. Under his direction, the studio produces original IP, educational Workshops, and collaborative work-for-hire projects that strengthen South Australia’s growing games and tech ecosystem.
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Guided by the studio’s core values: Quality, Unity, Exploration, Sincerity, and Tenacity (QUEST) - Aiden continues to champion a vision of creativity that uplifts others, builds community, and brings imagination to life.
Our Impact
Catalyst Games is more than a studio—it’s a catalyst for growth, learning, and community building across South Australia’s games ecosystem.
As the proud recipients of the SA Game Industry Awards’
“Most Impactful Studio of 2025,”
And recent winner of the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs)
"Rising Star Award 2025"
we’ve demonstrated our commitment to both creative excellence and social good.
Award-Winning Influence
Honoured as the “Most Impactful Studio of 2025,” and the 2025 AGDAs "Rising Star" recognising our leadership in innovation, education, and industry development.
Educational Outreach
We’ve empowered hundreds of aspiring developers through hands-on Game Dev Workshops run across council libraries, schools, and non-profits, with ongoing plans to expand and reach even more emerging creators across South Australia.
Community Support
As financial supporters and volunteers for SAGA (South Australian Games Association), The Woodville Concert Band and Speakers and major conferences held around the country, we fuel local events and initiatives that connect, inspire, and uplift our industry peers.
Championing Diversity
Our diverse team members spearhead programs and sponsorships to elevate under-represented voices in games, driving meaningful change from within.
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We support and champion for inclusive development for everyone.
Collaborative Spaces
Our dedicated co-working space offers offices and community "built by game devs for game devs." as well as scholarship programs to launch new studios and indie developers into the global industry.
Through these efforts, Catalyst Games is forging a more inclusive, dynamic, and sustainable future for game development in South Australia—and beyond.
Our Awards
Our team
Ty Hemi
Art Director and 3D Lead
Luke Day
Technical Director
Hannah Ewart
Lead 2D Artist
Dr Nathan Cummins
Composer/Audio Designer
Valeriia Holik
Community Manager
Tony Brigante
2D Artist
Jaymie Hill
3D Artist
Cassandra Portiz
2D Artist
Aiden Gyory
Creative Director / Founder
Our Partners
We’re proud to partner with visionary city councils, mission-driven non-profit organisations, and community groups and membership associations, co-creating tailored workshops and collaborative initiatives that drive innovation, education, and lasting social impact.
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