Record Games: Case Study

Find out more about programme alumni, Record Games.

Record Games, a gaming company from West Sussex, joined the Create South East programme for our second cohort of creative businesses and have since taken part in our programme showcase and the Creative UK National Summit.

Founded in 2022 and based in Worthing, UK, Record Games is a forward-thinking game development and AI studio on a mission to redefine music gaming for a new generation. At the core of their vision is Starstruck Galaxy, a free-to-play social music game that immerses players in the fantasy of becoming celebrated musicians.

How have they progressed?

Since founding Record Games in 2022, the company has grown from a solo developer’s vision into an emerging game studio with a clear mission: to redefine music gaming for a new generation. They’ve been busy building Starstruck Galaxy, a social music game where players create original music, jam with friends and AI, and compete in charts, challenges, and Battle of the Bands competitions. The game has already gained recognition, placing second at the Very Big Indie Pitch at PGC Helsinki 2024.

The focus now is on refining their core game loop, running small-scale live tests, and preparing for a wider launch. Record Games are actively building community, engaging early adopters, and fine-tuning gameplay to maximize retention and engagement.

Growing with Create South East

“Through the programme, we gained invaluable advice on structuring our pitch to investors, articulating our unique value proposition, and identifying the best funding routes for our business. We now have a clearer roadmap for launching Starstruck Galaxy and a better understanding of how to scale into a sustainable, long-term venture.” - Robert Edgington, Founder

Business Highlights

• Pitched for investment at the Create South East Showcase.
• Secured Grant funding the University of Surrey GAIN programme.
• 2nd place winner at the Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024.

Future Aims and Ambitions

“In the longer term, we aim to scale Starstruck Galaxy into a leading mobile music game. Our ambition is for it to become an essential creative tool, where players don’t just play music but share, collaborate, and build musical identities in a social space.

We’re also continuing our work with AI-driven generative music tools, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in user-generated content.

Beyond Starstruck Galaxy, we see Record Games as a pioneer in AI-assisted creative gaming. Our goal is to explore new ways AI can enhance player-driven experiences, from music to storytelling and beyond.”