VAUN Studio

Hello, I'm Vaughn! I make tiny, dreamy games and assets for visual novels and story lovers.


Lost Shrine - coming soon!

Uncover a forgotten shrine to the god of hidden things.
A 5-minute illustrated, interactive story of quiet magic and mystery. Handcrafted by yours truly.


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For behind-the-scenes updates, cosy dev musings, and asset drops — curated for fellow wanderers.

VAUN Studio is the creative home of Vaughn Peterson — an artist, writer, and indie developer crafting soft, strange worlds.

Here you’ll find:
🕯️ Atmospheric visual novels
🎨 Modular character sprite packs
📜 Lore-rich tools for game makers and storytellers
Inspired by cosy horror, gothic fairytales, and quietly powerful storytelling, VAUN Studio invites you to create and explore at your own pace.Projects are built slowly and with care, shaped by lived experience with chronic illness and gentle kindness.✨ Whether you’re building your own world or simply passing through mine, I’m glad you’re here. ✨


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For behind-the-scenes updates, cosy dev musings, and asset drops — curated for fellow wanderers.

Thanks for joining the Wandering Archives!

You’re now part of a quiet, curious fellowship of creators, players, and wanderers. I’ll be sending you occasional letters full of lore, art, dev updates, and strange little things from the world of VAUN Studio.Glad to have you here.– Vaughn