About Us
At Zero Prep Games, we’re a team fueled by a shared passion: creating games that bring people together. We believe that games have the power to transcend backgrounds and skill levels, fostering connections and shared experiences.
As a worker-owned cooperative, our studio is built on collaboration and shared ownership. We’re a team of friends, pouring our creativity and dedication into every project we tackle.
Our Approach
We’re a constantly learning studio. We approach every project, big or small, with a spirit of humility and a hunger for knowledge. We believe in the power of iteration and collaboration, constantly refining our craft to create the best possible experiences for our players.
The Team
Jono Barel,
Digital Lead
Becoming a game developer has been my dream for as long as I can remember. After many years pursuing other avenues, I finally made the switch in 2021. Since then I’ve focused on learning and growing as a developer.
My goal is to create small, endearing games that evoke joy and companionship that take us back to the 8-bit and 16-bit eras of playing with friends and family in front of the TV.
I believe in sharing and learning from each other through work and play.
When I’m not building games, I mentor aspiring devs through GameDevelop[H]er and play board games with my kids.
Aviv M. / Icel,
Creative Producer
My love for games fuels everything I do – from creating them to fostering the communities that play them.
I’ve brought tabletop and digital games to life, from writing and translating to design and artist collaboration. I’ve also helped launch these projects through marketing, community building, and crowdfunding. Previously, I led user-facing initiatives for an influencer sponsorship platform. I championed user satisfaction, analyzed data, and partnered with major publishers to optimize campaigns.
Outside of Zero Prep, I host the weekly “Game Burning Podcast” (since 2015!), consult for game creators, and produce charity live-streams.