Motion Twin is a French video game development studio founded in 2001. Known for its unique approach to game design, the studio operates as a cooperative, where all members share profits and decision-making responsibilities. This collaborative model fosters creativity and innovation in their projects. The studio gained significant recognition for its game Dead Cells, a rogue-lite, metroidvania-inspired action-platformer released in 2018. Dead Cells received critical acclaim for its gameplay mechanics, art style, and level design, earning several awards and establishing Motion Twin as a prominent name in the indie gaming scene.