Funatic Games

Founder · Funatic Games

Paul Goad

Paul Goad is the founder of Funatic Games, a veteran game artist and art director with nearly 30 years of experience on Age of Empires IV, FIFA, Need for Speed, Luigi's Mansion, Squad, and more. Funatic Games is his independent studio, building joyful, competitive, and accessible games at funatic.games.

Founder

Paul Goad

Founder of Funatic Games

Art Director, Squad Franchise · Offworld Industries

30+ years in games

Paul has helped bring to life some of the most recognized franchises in gaming — including Squad, Age of Empires IV, FIFA, Need for Speed, James Bond, Luigi's Mansion, and more. That experience across art, production, leadership, and external development now fuels Funatic Games.

More than one game

Funatic Games was never intended to be a one-project company. Our vision is long-term: a trusted indie brand players return to again and again.

Agile and sustainable

A studio that can adapt to industry shifts while staying true to its creative core.

Gameplay-first

Experiences designed around accessibility, creativity, and replayability.

Built to last

A company structure that supports growth, talent, and multiple titles — not just one.

Why Funatic stands apart

  • Gameplay over gimmicks — we design around joy, not monetization tricks.
  • Driven by passion, not trends — we follow instincts, not fads.
  • AAA experience, indie spirit — decades of big-studio expertise in fresh personal projects.
  • No age limit on creativity — great games come from lived craft and curiosity.

Looking ahead

Funatic Games is a commitment to making play meaningful. Whether you have followed Paul's work for years or are just discovering us now, we are excited to share the journey ahead — launching new titles and shaping the future of Funatic Games.

Because games should be fun. And making them should be, too.

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