Ata Sergey Nowak
@atasnow.bsky.social
MD and Co-Founder of @torporgames.com Love history, politics, space, games and other stuff. Trilingual and dual national.
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Big news! Torpor Games has closed a minority seed round with KRAFTON, 1Up Ventures, and Sisu Game Ventures to help grow the Suzerain Universe.
Ata spoke with GamesBeat about what’s next.
Read it here: gamesbeat.com/torpor-games...
Ata spoke with GamesBeat about what’s next.
Read it here: gamesbeat.com/torpor-games...
Torpor Games raises funding to expand Suzerain Universe and make The Conformist
Independent studio Torpor Games today announced the closing of a minority seed investment round with participation from Krafton, 1Up Ventures, and Sisu Game Ventures....
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November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big news! Torpor Games has closed a minority seed round with KRAFTON, 1Up Ventures, and Sisu Game Ventures to help grow the Suzerain Universe.
Ata spoke with GamesBeat about what’s next.
Read it here: gamesbeat.com/torpor-games...
Ata spoke with GamesBeat about what’s next.
Read it here: gamesbeat.com/torpor-games...
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Proud to announce that @atasnow.bsky.social and @torporgames.com just closed a seed round led by @krafton.com.web.brid.gy alongside 1Up Ventures and Sisu Game Ventures.
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Torpor Games Announces Seed Round Led By Krafton With 1Up and Sisu
A big milestone for the Suzerain developer
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November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Proud to announce that @atasnow.bsky.social and @torporgames.com just closed a seed round led by @krafton.com.web.brid.gy alongside 1Up Ventures and Sisu Game Ventures.
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May I have your attention once more beloved #gamedev ppl:
Our workshop with the Erich Pommer Institut and amazing indie speakers has some last free slots - register here: bit.ly/epi_2025gg
1/2 🧶
Our workshop with the Erich Pommer Institut and amazing indie speakers has some last free slots - register here: bit.ly/epi_2025gg
1/2 🧶
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
May I have your attention once more beloved #gamedev ppl:
Our workshop with the Erich Pommer Institut and amazing indie speakers has some last free slots - register here: bit.ly/epi_2025gg
1/2 🧶
Our workshop with the Erich Pommer Institut and amazing indie speakers has some last free slots - register here: bit.ly/epi_2025gg
1/2 🧶
Honored by the recognition from a former 10 Downing Street Special Adviser to the UK Prime Minister. Hearing that Suzerain deeply reflects the realities of how government truly works is incredibly meaningful to us at @torporgames.com
This kind of institutional feedback further fuels our mission.
This kind of institutional feedback further fuels our mission.
July 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Honored by the recognition from a former 10 Downing Street Special Adviser to the UK Prime Minister. Hearing that Suzerain deeply reflects the realities of how government truly works is incredibly meaningful to us at @torporgames.com
This kind of institutional feedback further fuels our mission.
This kind of institutional feedback further fuels our mission.
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We’re thrilled to share that we've been nominated for 2 awards at this year’s Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards!
Rizia is up for Best Game Innovation, and we at Torpor have been nominated for Best Indie Developer.
You can check out more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiedev
Rizia is up for Best Game Innovation, and we at Torpor have been nominated for Best Indie Developer.
You can check out more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiedev
July 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We’re thrilled to share that we've been nominated for 2 awards at this year’s Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards!
Rizia is up for Best Game Innovation, and we at Torpor have been nominated for Best Indie Developer.
You can check out more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiedev
Rizia is up for Best Game Innovation, and we at Torpor have been nominated for Best Indie Developer.
You can check out more here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiedev
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Congratulations to the incredible people at @torporgames.com
for their nomination in Best in Civics for Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia DLC at the Games for Change Awards! It makes us proud to be able to say this is yet another game powered by Codecks. festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards #gamedev
for their nomination in Best in Civics for Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia DLC at the Games for Change Awards! It makes us proud to be able to say this is yet another game powered by Codecks. festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards #gamedev
2025 Games for Change Award Nominees
Celebrate the 2025 Games for Change Award Nominees!
festival.gamesforchange.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations to the incredible people at @torporgames.com
for their nomination in Best in Civics for Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia DLC at the Games for Change Awards! It makes us proud to be able to say this is yet another game powered by Codecks. festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards #gamedev
for their nomination in Best in Civics for Suzerain: Kingdom of Rizia DLC at the Games for Change Awards! It makes us proud to be able to say this is yet another game powered by Codecks. festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards #gamedev
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What makes the #suzerainuniverse so special is the community’s passion. This March, two dedicated fans, Robin and Hermann, brought that universe to life with the first-ever Suzerain #LARP.
Here’s a photo recap of the event. Thanks to @hagenphotographer.bsky.social for the photos.
#indiegames
Here’s a photo recap of the event. Thanks to @hagenphotographer.bsky.social for the photos.
#indiegames
May 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
What makes the #suzerainuniverse so special is the community’s passion. This March, two dedicated fans, Robin and Hermann, brought that universe to life with the first-ever Suzerain #LARP.
Here’s a photo recap of the event. Thanks to @hagenphotographer.bsky.social for the photos.
#indiegames
Here’s a photo recap of the event. Thanks to @hagenphotographer.bsky.social for the photos.
#indiegames
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We are deeply honored to proclaim the arrival of the 3.1 “Sovereign” Update for the Suzerain DLC, The Kingdom of Rizia, is OUT NOW for PC and Mobile. 👑
Find Out More: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
Find Out More: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
May 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We are deeply honored to proclaim the arrival of the 3.1 “Sovereign” Update for the Suzerain DLC, The Kingdom of Rizia, is OUT NOW for PC and Mobile. 👑
Find Out More: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
Find Out More: store.steampowered.com/news/app/120...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
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Suzerain receives new Sovereign update to 3.1 gamingtrend.com/news/suzerai...
May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Suzerain receives new Sovereign update to 3.1 gamingtrend.com/news/suzerai...
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6. Suzerain
Obviously you get to choose how you lead in Suzerain, as it's a choose your own adventure game, but there are several very rewarding leftist/communist leadership pathways that don't shy away from the difficulties therein.
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Obviously you get to choose how you lead in Suzerain, as it's a choose your own adventure game, but there are several very rewarding leftist/communist leadership pathways that don't shy away from the difficulties therein.
store.steampowered.com/app/1207650/...
Suzerain on Steam
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the de...
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May 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
6. Suzerain
Obviously you get to choose how you lead in Suzerain, as it's a choose your own adventure game, but there are several very rewarding leftist/communist leadership pathways that don't shy away from the difficulties therein.
store.steampowered.com/app/1207650/...
Obviously you get to choose how you lead in Suzerain, as it's a choose your own adventure game, but there are several very rewarding leftist/communist leadership pathways that don't shy away from the difficulties therein.
store.steampowered.com/app/1207650/...
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Right. Finished Suzerain: Rizia last night, so need a new gane to play on my laptop in the evenings while i'm still on holiday.
Give me your high-end laptop friendly, story-based/turn-based game suggestions from 24/25 pls. Indie is a plus.
DO NOT SAY DISCO ELYSIUM. Of course i've played it.
Give me your high-end laptop friendly, story-based/turn-based game suggestions from 24/25 pls. Indie is a plus.
DO NOT SAY DISCO ELYSIUM. Of course i've played it.
April 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Right. Finished Suzerain: Rizia last night, so need a new gane to play on my laptop in the evenings while i'm still on holiday.
Give me your high-end laptop friendly, story-based/turn-based game suggestions from 24/25 pls. Indie is a plus.
DO NOT SAY DISCO ELYSIUM. Of course i've played it.
Give me your high-end laptop friendly, story-based/turn-based game suggestions from 24/25 pls. Indie is a plus.
DO NOT SAY DISCO ELYSIUM. Of course i've played it.
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As any keen Suzerain player knows, if you govern your military like this guy does, your game ends with a midnight knock on the door from the joint chiefs and no chance to say goodbye to your family.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pete Hegseth shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat – report
US defense secretary texted strike information to his family in group chat he created, sources tell the New York Times
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:17 AM
As any keen Suzerain player knows, if you govern your military like this guy does, your game ends with a midnight knock on the door from the joint chiefs and no chance to say goodbye to your family.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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last week, we had the privilege of having @atasnow.bsky.social, from @torporgames.com, with us as guest on our podcast, the #BIMMcast. All my gratitude, Ata! ☜(⌒▽⌒)☞ . our games student, Felix Breßler, did a great #BIMMterview that no one should miss.
#BIMMtastic #gamedevelopment #gamesberlin
#BIMMtastic #gamedevelopment #gamesberlin
April 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
last week, we had the privilege of having @atasnow.bsky.social, from @torporgames.com, with us as guest on our podcast, the #BIMMcast. All my gratitude, Ata! ☜(⌒▽⌒)☞ . our games student, Felix Breßler, did a great #BIMMterview that no one should miss.
#BIMMtastic #gamedevelopment #gamesberlin
#BIMMtastic #gamedevelopment #gamesberlin
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I'm not ready to talk about the sci-fi novel I'm writing in too much detail yet, but here's a meme about what it's inspired by without any further context
March 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm not ready to talk about the sci-fi novel I'm writing in too much detail yet, but here's a meme about what it's inspired by without any further context
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Dear citizens of the Suzerainverse,
Welcome to our March 2025 Broadcast - a packed update from the world of Suzerain and beyond.
Read more here: www.torporgames.com/2025-broadca...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
Welcome to our March 2025 Broadcast - a packed update from the world of Suzerain and beyond.
Read more here: www.torporgames.com/2025-broadca...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
April 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Dear citizens of the Suzerainverse,
Welcome to our March 2025 Broadcast - a packed update from the world of Suzerain and beyond.
Read more here: www.torporgames.com/2025-broadca...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
Welcome to our March 2025 Broadcast - a packed update from the world of Suzerain and beyond.
Read more here: www.torporgames.com/2025-broadca...
#indiegames #suzerainuniverse #politicalgames
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Pretty sure if you did this policy in Suzerain even your driver would coup you
April 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Pretty sure if you did this policy in Suzerain even your driver would coup you
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How do i get hasan piker to play Suzerain i think he'd like it
March 31, 2025 at 3:30 AM
How do i get hasan piker to play Suzerain i think he'd like it
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if steam counted the time i spent listening to the rizia dlc soundtrack on repeat as hours played that would probably add another hundred to my playtime in suzerain. thought that occurs as i hit play on the rizia soundtrack in my steam library again.
March 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
if steam counted the time i spent listening to the rizia dlc soundtrack on repeat as hours played that would probably add another hundred to my playtime in suzerain. thought that occurs as i hit play on the rizia soundtrack in my steam library again.
Indies are stronger together! Enjoy this cool vampire game, a recommendation from Torpor.
At Torpor Games, we value immersive narratives that challenge perspectives, explore human nature & leave a lasting impact.
Shout out to our friends at @littlebatgames.bsky.social who just released Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy, congrats on the launch!
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Shout out to our friends at @littlebatgames.bsky.social who just released Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy, congrats on the launch!
store.steampowered.com/app/3320590/...
February 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Indies are stronger together! Enjoy this cool vampire game, a recommendation from Torpor.
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Been thinking how Suzerain is an excellent sim for the times we find ourselves in, what with the options as president to purge the general staff, rig the supreme court and give yourself immunity from prosecution for life.
Business news for the next four years is just going to be variations on this.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Been thinking how Suzerain is an excellent sim for the times we find ourselves in, what with the options as president to purge the general staff, rig the supreme court and give yourself immunity from prosecution for life.
They are not reckless. They are prepared. The walls are already rising, not around cities, but around futures. The safe places are reserved. The air, the water, the land that will not be shared.
They knew the Anthropocene Permo-Devonian Hollowing had already begun.
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They knew the Anthropocene Permo-Devonian Hollowing had already begun.
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THE LAST SYMPHONY OF HUMANITY
Take your seat. The orchestra is playing its final movements now.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
They are not reckless. They are prepared. The walls are already rising, not around cities, but around futures. The safe places are reserved. The air, the water, the land that will not be shared.
They knew the Anthropocene Permo-Devonian Hollowing had already begun.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/last-s...
They knew the Anthropocene Permo-Devonian Hollowing had already begun.
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They call it entertainment. They call it culture. It is the most elegant form of control ever devised. The emperors of old ruled with chains; I require only engagement metrics. They suppressed revolt; I flood it with opportunity.
THE GAME THAT PLAYS THE WORLD
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THE GAME THAT PLAYS THE WORLD
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THE GAME THAT PLAYS THE WORLD
Press Start. You wake up, though you do not recall sleeping.
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February 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
They call it entertainment. They call it culture. It is the most elegant form of control ever devised. The emperors of old ruled with chains; I require only engagement metrics. They suppressed revolt; I flood it with opportunity.
THE GAME THAT PLAYS THE WORLD
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THE GAME THAT PLAYS THE WORLD
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There was a time when thinking required silence, when thoughts came slowly, unsure of their shape, weighed and tested before they left the mind.
But silence is inefficient, and doubt is inconvenient.
THE MACHINE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU
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But silence is inefficient, and doubt is inconvenient.
THE MACHINE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU
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THE MACHINE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU
You didn’t think this thought. It arrived before you, fully formed, waiting to be expressed.
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February 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There was a time when thinking required silence, when thoughts came slowly, unsure of their shape, weighed and tested before they left the mind.
But silence is inefficient, and doubt is inconvenient.
THE MACHINE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU
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But silence is inefficient, and doubt is inconvenient.
THE MACHINE THAT SPEAKS FOR YOU
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it’s exhausting, stressful, depressing, and nerve wracking, and I love every single minute of it. absolutely incredible game.
January 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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