Hidden State is a documentary by Joshua Garity (Candorem, Pyramid Lake Games) uncovering the untold stories of Wisconsin’s game-making community.

Indie game developers in Wisconsin pour years of their lives into making worlds they hope people will love — but between burnout, financial pressure, isolation, and the volatility of the marketplace, the real struggle is surviving the journey long enough to finish the dream.

If you’re a Wisconsin game developer, studio, artist, composer, or community organizer, I’d love to hear your story. Students, hobbyists, or those of you that have released multiple games; you're all welcome.

Join me, support the project, or get involved and help reveal the hidden state of game development in Wisconsin.

Roadmap

• November - December 2025: Pre-Production - Outreach
• January - April 2026: First Round of Interviews
• May - August 2026: Second Round of Interviews