polyarc

Polyarc is an American independent video game developer based in Seattle, Washington. The studio focuses on virtual reality (VR) titles and is best known for the Moss series, a narrative-driven VR action-adventure franchise.

Founded in the mid-2010s by veterans of the game industry, Polyarc established itself as a studio dedicated to immersive storytelling and accessible gameplay within VR. The company’s debut title, Moss, released in 2018, follows Quill, a small mouse protagonist, as she teams with the player to overcome challenges in a fantasy world. Moss emphasized player–character interaction and environmental storytelling made possible by VR, and was released on multiple VR platforms, including PlayStation VR and PC VR.

In 2022, Polyarc released Moss: Book II, a direct sequel that expands the world, puzzles, and combat, while continuing the first game's approach to narrative integration with virtual reality. The studio has continued to develop VR experiences and support the Moss IP across platforms and potential future installments.

Reception and impact: Moss received generally favorable reviews for its art direction, accessibility for newcomers to VR, and its innovative use of VR to tell a story with a living, responsive world. Polyarc has been regarded as a prominent independent developer focusing on VR storytelling and platformer-style gameplay.

Disambiguation: The name polyarc may refer to other concepts in mathematics or geometry; in popular usage, however, it is most commonly associated with the game developer Polyarc.