Twin Tale Studios Announces Formation and First Game: The Malice of Light Adventures
Twin Tale Studios Announces Formation and First Game: The Malice of Light Adventures
NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA — AUGUST 12, 2025 — Twin Tale Studios, a new tabletop game and book publishing company founded by veteran game designers Adam and Brady J. Sadler, is proud to announce its formation and the upcoming launch of its debut title, The Malice of Light Adventures.
With over 15 years of experience developing modular, cooperative board games, the Sadler brothers are known for hits like Street Masters, Altar Quest, and Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition. Now, they are channeling their passion into their own publishing label.
"I've spent the past few years rediscovering my love for writing books," said Brady J. Sadler, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Twin Tale Studios. "Now that I have a growing catalog of original IPs to build on, I’m thrilled to return to the kind of immersive tabletop experiences Adam and I are known for."
"We’ve always been drawn back to game design," added Adam Sadler, Co-Founder and CEO. "When The Malice of Light Adventures took shape, we knew this was the right time to put something out that was truly and completely our own."
About the Game
The Malice of Light Adventures is a cooperative roguelike boss-battler based on Brady J. Sadler’s epic fantasy book series, The Malice of Light. Designed for 1–4 players, the game combines modular gameplay, quick character progression, and elegant combat in a fast-paced, replayable format inspired by the Sadlers’ previous titles like Heroes of Terrinoth and Street Masters.
Players will battle dangerous foes in iconic locations from the books while contending with escalating villain schemes across multiple acts, culminating in a dramatic boss encounter. The game also serves as a great entry point for those new to The Malice of Light, offering a unique way to explore its vibrant world of classic high fantasy—separate from the story told in the novels.
Launching soon on Gamefound, the project features contributions from a seasoned creative team:
Game Design & Development: The Sadler Bros.
Graphic Design: Chris Doughman (Street Masters, Contra: The Board Game)
Miniatures Design: Tom Mason (MERCS, Reaper Miniatures, “The Mini Sculpting Super Show”)
About the Book Series
The game draws from the acclaimed fantasy series The Malice of Light, a six-book high fantasy hexaology written by Twin Tale Studios co-founder Brady J. Sadler. Featuring step-siblings of mysterious lineage, divine relics, and a world on the brink of unraveling, the series has been praised for its gripping characters, diverse representation, and layered political drama.
Reader praise of The Acid Sky includes:
“A wonderful read that pulls you into the world quickly. Action packed fights keep bringing you back for more. I couldn’t put it down!”
“There’s been very few books that I just couldn’t put down till I finished. Ender’s Game, Ready Player One, and now The Acrid Sky. …The story pulls you in so fast that you just can’t wait to hear what’s going on with each group of characters, and sometimes hoping to get back to your favorites as quick as you can.”
“As a first novel in a series, it hits all the right notes.”
The first two books of The Malice of Light are already available in ebook, physical, and audiobook formats, with a special hardcover box set in development to celebrate the release of the third book in the series, The Smoldering Vein, due out later in 2025.
*The Smoldering Vein cover art is not final.
About Twin Tale Studios
Twin Tale Studios is an independent publisher focused on bringing original, story-driven worlds to life through books and board games. Led by the Sadler twins, the studio blends decades of design experience with bold new IPs to deliver immersive experiences for fans of stories and games.
To learn more and sign up for updates about the campaign, visit: www.twintalestudios.com
