Small Studio. Big Ideas. Games That Respect Your Time.
TheHydraFlash started the same way many great indie studios do, with a lifelong love of games and a simple question: what if we built the kinds of games we always wanted to play?
Growing up, games weren’t just entertainment, they were worlds to explore, systems to master, and stories that stayed with us long after we turned off the screen. We were especially drawn to indie games: the bold ideas, the clever mechanics, and the respect they showed for players’ time and intelligence.
Those games proved you don’t need massive teams or blockbuster budgets to create something meaningful, just vision, care, and a deep understanding of what makes games special.
By day, we work in the world of software, building systems, solving complex problems, and working in areas like CRM and business platforms where structure, usability, and smart design matter. That background shapes how we approach game development too. We think in systems. We value clarity. We believe good design should feel intuitive, not overwhelming.
TheHydraFlash is our creative outlet, a studio built during evenings, weekends, and every spare moment in between. It’s driven by passion, curiosity, and a commitment to making games that are deep, replayable, and rewarding without wasting players’ time.
We may be small, but we think big. Every project we take on is a step toward building thoughtful, systems-driven games that players can truly sink their teeth into.
Because at the end of the day, we’re players too, and we’re building the games we wish existed.
Our Dedicated Team
Meet Our Experts
Kevin Paul & Antonina Romanova are the duo behind TheHydraFlash. With backgrounds in software, systems thinking, and creative design, they combine technical structure with player-focused vision. Kevin focuses on deep mechanics and smart, balanced systems, while Antonina shapes the creative direction, feel, and usability of each experience. Together, they build thoughtful, replayable games that respect players’ time and intelligence.

Kevin 'The Hyrda' Paul
CEO

Antonina 'Flash' Romanova
CTO