Fishing Cactus

TLDR

Fishing Cactus is a Mons-based independent game studio founded in 2008, known for Epistory and a 20+ year track record with multiple EU grants.

Overview

Fishing Cactus is an independent game development studio headquartered in Mons, Wallonia. Founded in 2008, the studio has built a substantial body of work across PC and console platforms. The studio is best known for Epistory - Typing Chronicles, a narrative typing game with a distinctive paper-art visual style.

With over 20 years of operation, Fishing Cactus is among the longer-running Belgian indie studios. The company has accessed multiple EU grants, reflecting its ability to navigate European creative industry funding structures. It operates within Wallonia's gaming development cluster alongside other regional studios.

Key People

• Bruno Urbain - Founder and CEO