About Watson Game Labs
At Watson Game Labs, we’re a small indie team with one big belief: games should be fun, pure and simple. Born from a shared passion for game development and a love for the experiences that made us fall in love with games in the first place, we set out to build something different in a world that too often puts profits before players.
We’re not here to nickel-and-dime you. No manipulative microtransactions. No flashy launches followed by radio silence. Just honest games, built with care, that we continue to support long after release. We believe that integrity still matters in this industry, and we’re proud to stand by every game we make.
Watson Game Labs is about making games that feel good to play, that bring people together, and that spark joy, not frustration. If you're tired of the same old grind and ready for something refreshingly genuine, come along for the ride. Let’s make games fun again, together.
Josh Watson
Hard Surface 3D Modeler & Environment Artist
About me
Hi, my name is Josh and I am a hard surface 3D modeler and environment artist. I transitioned my career to 3D design and development after completing 9 years in the Marine Corps; serving overseas and as a distinguished recruiter stateside. I am the lead artist at Watson Game Labs and am on the verge of releasing our first self published title.
I specialize in realistic hard surface modeling and stylized environment art. I prefer creating weapons, vehicles, and sci-fi or military equipment. I’ve also contributed to level design, set dressing, and lighting. Working on a small team, I am the lead hard surface 3D modeler on “Doomba”, a fun and quirky game that puts you in the shoes (or rather wheels) of a space Roomba tasked with cleaning your mushroom spore invaded space ship, or else…
My time in the Marine Corps helped me foster a stellar work ethic including leadership and project management skills. I am looking to bring that work ethic and my hard surface 3D modeling skills to Military systems development or the games industry.
Scroll down to see my work and enjoy a playable section of “Doomba.”
-Josh
Skills & Tools
Portfolio
Each of these assets showcase the development of hard surface modeling and environment art from concept to completion.
Featured Game Demo
“Doomba”
A playable slice of Doomba
Enjoy a quirky sci-fi game where you play as “Doomba,” a space Roomba programmed to cleanup after the crew of the SS M4-1D “The Maid”. Your ship has been invaded by a myceloid fungal alien intruder who is after your vessel’s cleaning supplies to spread its own infection. Your job is to cleanup the trail of spores and eradicate the invaders before they take over your ship. Enjoy the hard work put into this game by Rees Jackson, Malachi Franson and me, Josh Watson. And remember, In space, no one can hear you clean!