Toronto game studio & esports lounge
Level up in the Citadel
We build indie games, run competitive tournaments, and rent out the fastest battlestations in the Distillery District. Come play, compete, or ship your dream title with us.
Who we are
A studio built by players, for players
Founded in 2016 above a coffee roastery on Ontario Street, RogueRuneCitadel grew from a five-person indie collective into a full-service studio and lounge. Our team has shipped four titles on Steam and hosted over 200 community tournaments for the Toronto scene.
Our approach
Craft, community, and clean framerates
Every project starts with a playtest, not a pitch deck. Our lounge doubles as a live lab where we refine mechanics with real players every Thursday. Whether you are a solo dev or a 12-person squad, we treat your session with the same care as our own releases.
Titles shipped on Steam
Tournaments hosted
Battlestations on floor
Community members
Portfolio
Games and events we made
Filter through our shipped titles, tournament productions, and lounge builds.
Rune Drifter
Roguelike deckbuilder, 2023
Citadel Cup 2024
128-player FGC major
Frostcore Rig
Liquid-cooled 4090 build
Neon Bastion
Co-op tower defense, 2022
What we offer
Services built for the grind
Battlestation rentals
RTX 4080 rigs on 240Hz panels, drop-in from CA$9/hour or CA$45 for a day pass. Includes peripherals, private team rooms, and free cold brew from the roastery downstairs.
Tournament production
Full brackets, casting, and a live Twitch stream from CA$1,200 per event.
Indie dev sprints
Two-week prototyping with our engineers, from CA$4,500 per milestone.
Coaching sessions
1-on-1 ranked coaching in Valorant and Street Fighter 6, CA$60/hour.
Birthday & team nights
Private lounge buyouts for up to 24 players, CA$400 for three hours.
FAQ
Questions before you drop in
Still unsure about something? Give us a call at +1 (416) 364-4587 and our floor staff will sort you out.
Do I need to book ahead?+
Walk-ins are welcome whenever stations are free, but weekends fill fast. We recommend booking online or by phone at least a day ahead for groups of four or more. Tournament weekends should be reserved a week in advance.
What are your opening hours?+
The lounge runs Monday to Thursday from noon to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2am, and Sunday from noon to 10pm. Studio consultations are by appointment on weekday mornings.
Can you pitch and build my game idea?+
Absolutely. Most projects start with a free 45-minute scoping call, then a paid two-week prototype sprint. From there we can continue milestone by milestone, and you keep full ownership of your IP at every stage.
Is the space beginner friendly?+
Completely. Roughly half our regulars are casual players trying something new. Our staff will happily set up a game, explain the controls, and match you with players at your level so nobody feels out of place.
Get in touch
Ready to play or build?
Drop by the Distillery District, ring us, or send a message and we will reply within one business day.
Phone
+1 (416) 364-4587Email
[email protected]Address
52 Ontario Street, Distillery District, Toronto, ON M5A 2V2