Torus Games is an independent family-owned video game developer based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded by Bill McIntosh in 1994, the studio established itself early on by developing high-quality ports of popular franchises for handheld systems like the Game Boy and Game Gear, including NBA Jam Tournament Edition and various Jurassic Park titles.
Operating primarily as a work-for-hire studio, the developer forged strong relationships with major publishers such as Acclaim Entertainment during the 1990s. This partnership led to the development of titles like the basketball game
College Slam (1996) and the action-adventure game
DragonHeart (1996) for portable systems.
As gaming hardware evolved, the studio transitioned from 8-bit and 16-bit handhelds to 3D consoles, expanding its portfolio to include original intellectual properties alongside licensed family-friendly games. Over the decades, the company adapted to industry shifts by developing across multiple generations of consoles, including the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo systems, as well as personal computers. Their output eventually spanned action, racing, and puzzle genres, maintaining a reputation for delivering reliable licensed software on tight production schedules.