Kenshi
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Open-ended, squad-based RPG in a harsh post-apocalyptic world with no fixed story.
3M+ copies sold
Chris Hunt
Creator of Kenshi, built mostly alone over 12 years while working as a security guard
Chris Hunt at a glance
- Known for
- Kenshi and Kenshi 2
- Based in
- United Kingdom
- Indie since
- 2006
- Active products
- Kenshi and Kenshi 2
Facts checked 2026-10-22
About Chris Hunt
Chris Hunt is a game developer and the founder of Lo-Fi Games, a small studio based in Bristol, UK. He is the creator of Kenshi, a brutal open-world squad RPG in a 'sword-punk' wasteland, and one of indie gaming's best-known long-haul solo projects.
Hunt founded Lo-Fi in 2006 and started Kenshi around that time, working part time as a security guard to pay the bills. After about five years, early sales let him quit and work on it full time; he worked alone until 2013, when he hired a small team. Kenshi was one of the first games in Steam's early access program in March 2013 and fully released on 6 December 2018.
Kenshi passed one million copies in 2020 and three million by May 2026. Lo-Fi is now developing Kenshi 2, a prequel in Unreal Engine announced in 2019.
Products by Chris Hunt
Kenshi 2
lofigames.com
Prequel to Kenshi being built in Unreal Engine.
Timeline
- 2006 — Founded Lo-Fi Games and began work on Kenshi.
- 2013 — Launched Kenshi in Steam early access and hired a small team.
- 2018 — Released Kenshi 1.0 on 6 December.
- 2019 — Announced Kenshi 2.
- 2026 — Kenshi passed 3 million copies sold.
How Chris builds
- Don't hold the player's hand.
- Treat the designer as the player's adversary.
- Fund a long project with a day job until it can pay for itself.
Chris Hunt FAQ
Who is Chris Hunt?
Chris Hunt is a game developer and the founder of Lo-Fi Games, a small studio based in Bristol, UK. He is the creator of Kenshi, a brutal open-world squad RPG in a 'sword-punk' wasteland, and one of indie gaming's best-known long-haul solo projects.
Who made Kenshi?
Kenshi was made by Chris Hunt of Lo-Fi Games, who developed it largely alone for years before hiring a small team in 2013. It fully released in December 2018.
How many copies has Kenshi sold?
Kenshi passed one million copies in September 2020 and reached three million by May 2026.
How long did Kenshi take to make?
About twelve years: Hunt started around 2006, entered early access in 2013 and shipped 1.0 in 2018.
Where is Lo-Fi Games based?
Lo-Fi Games is a small independent studio based in Bristol, UK.
Is Kenshi 2 out?
Not as of 2026. Kenshi 2, a prequel built in Unreal Engine, was announced in 2019 and is still in development.
What is Chris Hunt doing now?
As of October 2026, Chris Hunt's active products include Kenshi and Kenshi 2.
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