About BarkinMad Studios

BarkinMad Studios is an independent UK software and game development studio creating mobile apps, retro-inspired games, websites, prototypes, and digital business tools.

The studio combines software development experience with practical problem solving, creating products that are easy to use, maintain, and improve over time.

Whether the project is an arcade game for players or custom software for a business, the aim is to build reliable solutions that deliver long-term value.

Remaining independent allows projects to move quickly from idea to release while keeping quality, usability, and continuous improvement at the centre of the work.

BarkinMad Studios was founded with a simple goal: to create software that is enjoyable to use and practical to maintain.

What began as a personal passion for software development, retro gaming, and problem solving has grown into a studio focused on mobile applications, games, websites, and business solutions.

Every project draws inspiration from classic computing and arcade gaming while taking advantage of modern development practices, cloud technologies, and mobile platforms.

The studio approaches software with the belief that it should solve real problems, provide lasting value, and continue improving through regular updates and user feedback.

As an independent studio, BarkinMad Studios can focus on long-term product quality, meaningful user experiences, and solutions that genuinely help people and organisations.

The studio draws on more than two decades of experience delivering technology solutions across different industries and business sectors.

This includes software development, mobile applications, cloud technologies, digital transformation, workflow automation, business systems, technical consultancy, and solution design.

Projects have ranged from small internal business tools and prototypes through to larger systems supporting thousands of users.

Working across a wide range of environments has provided valuable insight into how technology can improve productivity, simplify processes, and create measurable business benefits.

That experience helps shape practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions focused on real outcomes.

BarkinMad Studios combines experience across software development, mobile applications, cloud platforms, security-focused design, workflow automation, data management, analytics, localisation, and digital transformation.

Products are built using modern technologies and development practices so they remain reliable, maintainable, and adaptable as requirements evolve.

Technical expertise includes mobile application development, website platforms, API integration, cloud-hosted services, automation workflows, reporting systems, business intelligence solutions, and user-focused application design.

This broad experience helps every solution balance maintainability, performance, scalability, usability, and cost-effectiveness.

The studio develops mobile applications, retro-inspired games, websites, internal business tools, workflow automation systems, dashboards, prototypes, and proof-of-concept solutions.

Mobile development focuses mainly on iPhone and iPad applications built with modern Apple technologies. Apps are designed with performance, accessibility, localisation, and long-term maintainability in mind.

Custom software projects help businesses streamline processes, automate repetitive work, improve reporting, centralise data, and modernise existing systems.

The public portfolio includes the ZX Series of retro-inspired arcade games, The Game of Darts scoring application, productivity tools, and specialist mobile applications for iPhone and iPad.

Alongside commercial software development, BarkinMad Studios continues to invest in original products, including the ZX Series, a growing collection of arcade games with shared achievements, leaderboards, progression systems, and multiplayer experiences.

Many projects begin as prototypes, allowing ideas to be tested quickly before committing to a larger build. This reduces risk and keeps development focused on measurable value.

The ZX Series is BarkinMad Studios' flagship collection of retro-inspired arcade games for iPhone and iPad.

Inspired by classic arcade and home computer experiences, the series combines simple gameplay mechanics with modern features such as Game Center integration, achievements, leaderboards, multiplayer support, cloud-based progression, accessibility improvements, and multi-language support.

Current and available titles include ZXSnake, ZXBrick, ZXSpace, and ZXPong.

Future titles currently planned include ZXMaze, ZXRacer, ZXTank, and ZXLabrador.

The long-term vision is to build a connected ecosystem of games that share progression systems, rewards, achievements, and player identity while keeping each title distinct.

The series continues to grow through regular updates, new releases, and improvements shaped by player feedback.

Alongside games and mobile applications, BarkinMad Studios provides software development and consultancy services for businesses.

Services include custom software development, mobile app development, workflow automation, internal business tools, website and content platform development, business process improvement, and rapid prototyping.

The goal is to help organisations reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, increase visibility of operational data, and create scalable technology solutions that support long-term growth.

Projects can range from focused proof-of-concepts and internal utilities through to larger business systems and digital transformation work.

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The focus is practical software that solves real problems without unnecessary complexity.

Projects are shaped around usability, maintainability, performance, and long-term value.

From early ideas and prototypes through to production-ready applications, development stays focused, transparent, and outcome-driven.

Regular testing, continuous improvement, and ongoing feedback help products remain relevant and useful after release.

This approach allows solutions to evolve naturally as user needs, technology, and business requirements change over time.

BarkinMad Coins are gameplay rewards used across supported BarkinMad Studios games.

Coins are earned through gameplay and can be used to unlock cosmetic content such as themes, colours, skins, and visual extras.

They have no cash value, cannot be transferred, and cannot be exchanged for real-world goods or services.

The system rewards player engagement while providing a consistent progression experience across supported titles within the ZX Series.

Q: Is BarkinMad Studios an independent developer? A: Yes. BarkinMad Studios is an independent UK software and game development company.

Q: What platforms do you support? A: The current focus is iPhone and iPad development, alongside supporting web-based platforms and services.

Q: Do you provide custom software development services? A: Yes. Services include custom software projects, internal business tools, prototypes, workflow automation, and mobile applications.

Q: How can I provide feedback on an app or game? A: Feedback and support requests can be submitted through the contact page or by emailing support@barkinmad.studio.

Q: Are the ZX Series games connected? A: Yes. The ZX Series is designed as a connected collection of games with shared progression systems, achievements, leaderboards, and rewards.

For support, feedback, testing enquiries, partnership opportunities, business discussions, or software development enquiries, please visit the contact page or email support@barkinmad.studio.

BarkinMad Studios welcomes conversations about mobile applications, software projects, prototypes, business tools, and potential partnerships.