Thomas Mahler
Game director and co-founder of Moon Studios, known for directing Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps; creator and lead of the ARPG No Rest for the Wicked, discussing its development, tooling, and launch in this episode.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 9min
How He Sold 1.6 Million Copies Of His New Game (w/ Thomas Mahler) — Ep 62
Thomas Mahler, game director and Moon Studios co-founder behind Ori, shares the wild journey of No Rest for the Wicked. He recounts a publisher buyback, a rescue via a free weekend that sparked massive sales, and the custom engines and tooling that shaped the art and level design. He also discusses balancing systems, long-term maintainability, and practical uses for AI in development.
May 31, 2021 • 1h 30min
Thomas Mahler & Gennadiy Korol of Moon Studios
Ted Price chats with Thomas Mahler and Gennadiy Korol from Moon Studios about the Ori series, remote development, workplace culture, and flat hierarchy. They discuss the impact of platformers, outsourcing in the industry, work-life balance, and gratitude in game development.
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ep. 040 - How He Sold 15,000,000 Copies Of His Games (Thomas Mahler)
In this engaging discussion, Thomas Mahler, the mastermind behind Ori and The Blind Forest, shares his journey from Blizzard to indie game development. He delves into the intricacies of crafting metroidvania games, balancing artistic vision with player expectations. Mahler emphasizes the importance of captivating design and innovation, while also exploring the challenges and rewards of indie development. The conversation touches on the impact of AI on creativity and the significance of community feedback. He reflects on personal successes and the future of his latest project, No Rest for the Wicked.
