Adam is an Australian game developer and founder of Ortum Games Pty Ltd, an independent studio he established in 2020. A lifelong gamer—having picked up his first controller at age five—Adam draws inspiration from the imaginative storytelling and creative spirit of Double Fine Productions and Tim Schafer.
He began his own game‑development journey at 28, balancing the steep learning curve with the realities of full‑time work at R.M.Williams and the responsibilities of family life. With the support of his wife and daughter, Adam pushed through the tough moments to bring his first commercial title, Belt It Out!, to life.
The game’s success propelled him onto the global stage, taking him to South Korea’s G‑Star convention, where he secured a publishing deal with Smilegate, and later to Japan’s World Expo as a representative of Australia.
Today, Adam continues to build Ortum Games with the same determination, creativity, and heart that have defined his journey from childhood gamer to international indie developer.
