Software Academy020 3004 8383
SOFTWARE ACADEMY STUDIO

Your child’s game.
Published on Steam.

Your child joins a small studio team. They use professional tools and AI to build a real game. We publish it on Steam. Their name goes in the credits.

Only 100 Founding Member places, ever
Book your appointmentSee the options
STEAM
Your child’s game
DEVELOPER
Your child
PUBLISHER
Software Academy, approved Steam publisher
COMING TO STEAM, 2027
STEP 1

Book your appointment first

Every place is by interview. Fill in the short form below to book yours.

You’ll meet Ali Nemati, our CEO. Your child and family attend together. It’s a decision you make as a family.

Ali Nemati, Founder & CEO
Ali Nemati
Founder & CEO
1

Book your appointment

Fill in the form with your details and your child’s experience.

2

Family interview with Ali

Your child and family attend together. We talk about their ideas.

3

Your registration link

If it’s a good fit, we email you a link to register.

👉 Book your appointment
THE IDEA

Education. Qualification. Now, real experience.

We’re known for university level learning and NCFE qualifications. Studio adds something most graduates don’t have. A real, published game.

🎮

A real published game

Released on Steam. Not just for family and friends.

🎬

Their name in the credits

As one of the game’s developers.

🤖

Professional tools and AI

The same ones real game studios use.

💡

Their own idea

Each team designs its own world.

STEAM

We’re an approved publisher on Steam

Over 42 million players were on Steam at once in March 2026. That’s where your child’s game will launch.

Next, we’re working towards Epic, the App Store and Google Play.

Only 5 of our 100+ tutors have released a game on Steam. That’s how rare this is.

APPROVED PUBLISHER
Software Academy

Your child develops. We publish.

The developers make it

  • The idea and story
  • Design, levels and mechanics
  • Code, art and animation

We handle everything else

  • All the legal side
  • Steam approval and the store page
  • Testing, updates and new platforms
Hogwarts LegacyMade by Avalanche Software. Published by Warner Bros. Games.
Forza Horizon 5Made by Playground Games (UK). Published by Xbox Game Studios.
Fall GuysMade by Mediatonic (UK). Published at launch by Devolver Digital.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaMade by Traveller’s Tales (UK). Published by Warner Bros. Games.
Your child’s gameDeveloped by your child. Published by Software Academy Studio.
HOW IT WORKS

22 weeks to build. Then we publish.

Choose a team place or a private place. See both below.

🛠️ January to July: students buildTheir world, from their own idea.
⭐ August to December: we publishTesting, legal and the store page. Out on Steam by the end of 2027.

Our courses use set NCFE projects. You can’t publish the same game ten times. So in Studio, every game is original.

ONLY 100, EVER

Join Software Academy Studio

Studio opens to everyone in January 2027. But only 100 students will ever be Founding Members.

Founding Member perks

  • A special Founding Member credit in the game
  • A physical Founder’s award with their name and number
  • Their name on the Founders’ Monument in the game’s lobby
  • Judges at the Founders’ Awards: Best World, Best Gameplay, Best Story and more
  • One of only 100, ever
🗳️ Voting rights. Founding Members vote on:
  • The name of the qualification
  • The name of the game
  • The Founders’ Monument design
  • The logo and key art
  • The Founders’ Award categories

Optional: share their journey and help launch the game. Shy? No problem, it’s up to them.

Founding Member award

Every Founding Member gets their own award, with their name on it.

NCFEThe only academy approved to issue accredited qualifications to kids
9,000+students taught
2K+Trustpilot reviews
DBSchecked tutors
Ali Nemati

“We’ve always given children a university level education. Studio gives them something most graduates don’t have.”

Ali Nemati, Founder & CEO

13+ years lecturing at university

Questions parents ask

What age is Studio for?

Ages 9 and over. Every place depends on a successful application and interview. This makes sure every student meets the criteria we need. We then group students by age and experience. So every team is a similar age and level.

Why do I need an interview?

It’s a real game with a real release. We check every student is ready. Then we place them in the right team. Your child and family attend together.

How do I register?

After a good interview, we email you a registration link. It’s the only way to book a place.

Who can join?

Students who have completed, or are studying, one of these courses with us: 3D Game Design (Unreal Engine), 3D Animation (Blender), Games Programming (Python), AI & ML (Python) or Digital Media Design.

Will the game be sold?

No. It will be free to play, so there is no revenue to share. We will teach students how games make money.

Who handles the legal side and Steam?

We do, as the publisher. That covers legal, Steam approval, the store page, testing and updates.

Does my child choose the game?

Yes. Each team designs its own world. Our course lead keeps it realistic.

What if a tutor is ill?

Every team has two tutors. If one is ill, the other covers.

What if the game needs more time?

We add Easter or summer lessons if needed. From August, we handle everything until release.

How is this different from your normal courses?

Our courses follow set NCFE projects. Studio has no set project. Students create an original game, and we publish it.

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

Book your appointment.

Tell us a little about you and your child. We’ll be in touch to arrange your family interview with Ali.

Is This Student Currently Enrolled With Us, or Have They Studied With Us Before? *

Questions? Call 020 3004 8383.

Book appointmentSee options