Factsheet
Developer:
Holly Oyster
Based in Athens, GA 30601
Website:
HollyOyster.com
Press / Business contact:
hello@HollyOyster.com
Social:
LinkedIn
Twitter/X
Youtube
Steam Creator Profile
Personal Discord Contact
Community Discord Server
LinkedIn
Address:
Holly Oyster
188 Berlin Ct
Athens, GA 30536
Phone:
+1 706-633-8480
Description
Holly Oyster is a (primarily) solo developer who specializes in creating retro aesthetics and punchy FPS action. Inspired by modern and classic FPS games alike, she aims to innovate within the genre while also paying homage to those who came before her.
History
Early HistoryHolly Oyster's long standing passion for creating video games spawned from a desire to put her amateurish illustrations into motion at age 13. Eight years after first opening RPG Maker MV, she now works primarily on 3D games in the Godot engine, specifically meaty and impactful retro styled shooters. Working primarily as a solo developer, she's had to develop skills in game design, 3D modeling/texturing/animation, programming, and more. She now works day in and day out in pursuit of turning her passion into a career.
Recent History and NowHolly is currently developing her first commercial game, Venison County (a boomer shooter about black magic and deer people). Thanks to a custom OST made by her best friend since grade school, John Carter Wilson, and illustrations by her girlfriend of 6 years, Carlyle Skelton, Venison County is now available to playtest on Steam via an open beta. Venison County is on track to be released in October of 2026, and will hopefully be a well-received first entry to her fledgling catalogue of games.
Projects
Videos
Venison County Announcement Trailer YouTube
Images
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Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- "Had a game (Venison County) win the 1st place DreamHack Audience Choice Awards title." - DreamHack, May 17th, 2026
- "Won the first ever "Best Booth" Silv-E award while exhibiting a game (Venison County)." - DreamHack, May 17th, 2026
- "Chosen to showcase a game (Venison County) at TooManyGames 2026 (Upcoming)." - TooManyGames, 26th June, 2026
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at MomoCon 2026." - MomoCon, 21st May, 2026
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at DreamHack 2026." - DreamHack, 15th May, 2026
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at GameFest 2026." - Georgia Tech, 25th April, 2026
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at the Best In Georgia Awards Ceremony 2026." - Gwinnett Technical College, 14th April, 2026
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at GGX 2025." - Georgia Tech, 15th November, 2025
- "Showcased a game (Venison County) at EagleCon 2026." - Emory University, 29th March, 2026
- "Had a game (Venison County) showcased on AlphaBetaGamer.com." - AlphaBetaGamer.com, 3rd February, 2026
Selected Articles
- "Yeah, it's cool. It's called Venison County."
- KJ Robertson (AlphaBetaGamer), Alpha Beta Gamer - "I dig it!"
- Donk-Zone, Donk-Zone Youtube
Additional Links
Venison County Press Kit Google Drive
Screenshots, gameplay videos, raw logo PNGs, and more of my first commercial game. drive.google.com.
Team & Repeating Collaborator
Holly Oyster
Game Designer, 3D Modeler, Programmer, etc.
presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks




