About Us

Abutted.top was founded in 2019 by a team of puzzle enthusiasts and game designers who wanted to reimagine cooperative gaming—creating experiences that bring people together through shared problem-solving and storytelling. Based in Asheville, North Carolina, our small but passionate team of 8 believes that games are best when they foster connection, not competition. Our story began when our co-founders, Clara Bennett and Ethan Torres, met while working on a casual puzzle game at a larger studio. They noticed that many cooperative games felt like afterthoughts, with minimal collaboration required, and wanted to create something where players truly relied on each other—where one person’s clue was another’s solution. They quit their jobs, recruited a team of like-minded developers, and set out to build a platform dedicated to this vision. At Abutted.top, our games are designed with cooperation at their core. Unlike traditional puzzle games, where players solve challenges in isolation, our titles require teammates to share information, communicate effectively, and combine their unique skills to progress. For example, in our flagship game, Linked Worlds, one player might see a map while another deciphers a code, forcing them to work together to advance. We prioritize accessibility, with adjustable difficulty settings and intuitive controls, so players of all ages and skill levels can join in. Our team brings diverse backgrounds to the table. Our lead puzzle designer, Maya Chen, is a former escape room creator who infuses our games with clever, logical challenges that feel rewarding to solve. Our sound designer, Jake Wilson, crafts immersive soundtracks that enhance the cooperative mood, while our community manager, Zoe Patel, ensures that our forums and in-game chat remain friendly and inclusive spaces. Since launching Linked Worlds in 2021, we’ve expanded our library to include three more cooperative puzzle-adventures, each with unique themes—from a whimsical fairy tale (Enchanted Puzzles) to a sci-fi mystery (Stellar Clues). We release new puzzle packs monthly, all inspired by player feedback, and host community events where players can team up with developers for exclusive challenges. What sets us apart? We’re committed to making gaming a social, inclusive experience. We avoid toxic mechanics, prioritize positive reinforcement, and offer free-to-play options with no pay-to-win elements—premium content is purely cosmetic or additional puzzles, not advantages. We also partner with schools and community centers to use our games as tools for teaching teamwork and critical thinking. We value our community deeply. Every review, feedback message, and forum post is read by our team, and many of our most popular features (like cross-platform cooperative play and customizable difficulty) were direct requests from players. Our Discord server is a welcoming space where players can find teammates, share tips, and even suggest new puzzle ideas—some of which have been turned into official content. Looking to the future, we plan to expand into mobile gaming to reach more players, develop a virtual reality cooperative experience, and create a user-generated puzzle tool that allows players to design and share their own challenges. Our goal is to become the go-to platform for cooperative puzzle-adventures, known for bringing people together through fun, engaging, and meaningful gameplay. Whether you’re looking to bond with friends, family, or strangers from around the world, Abutted.top invites you to join our community. Grab a teammate, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and embark on an adventure where collaboration is the key to success. Contact us to share feedback or learn more:Abutted.top456 Cypress Lane, Asheville, NC 28801, USAEmail: [email protected]