Behind Aku

Aku, Rebirth of Shadows is a passion project created by Aurélie Haymoz, born from her childhood dream of bringing an imaginary world to life. With no prior experience in game or level design, she self-taught through books and videos. What started in 2019 as a personal artistic journey gradually evolved into a full-scale video game project.

Over time, the project gained recognition and support, notably being selected in 2022 by Pro Helvetia for the 2023 She Got Game program. As the game grew, Aurélie teamed up with her partner, Ludovic Sartori, to found the company Once Upon a Time SNC in 2024, giving the project a professional structure.

Team

Aurélie Haymoz (Shada) : Partner / Creative Director & Game Designer

Ludovic Sartori : Partner / Manager