The Studio
We don't make games. We build obsessions.
Carrollton Interactive is an independent studio that exists to close the gap between simulation and reality.
Our Story
Born from a simple frustration.
Carrollton Interactive was founded by a small team of developers who kept asking the same question: why do games that simulate real-world experiences always feel like games? The tension of a horse race, the patience of a hunt — these things have weight in real life. We wanted to build software that carries that weight.
We started with horse racing because it's one of the most data-rich, psychologically complex gambling experiences in the world. The odds, the form, the field — it's a system that rewards study and punishes impatience. Longshot Downs is the result: a broadcast-style simulcast betting sim with nine original tracks, eight real bet types, and a career mode that turns a $1,000 stake into something worth chasing.
Longshot Downs launches November 6, 2026 on Steam. It's our first release — and the clearest statement of what Carrollton Interactive is here to build.
Mission
Make it feel real.
Realism over spectacle
We build systems before we build visuals. If the underlying simulation isn't honest, no amount of polish will save it.
Consequence matters
Every decision in our games should carry weight. A bad bet, a missed shot — these should sting. That's what makes the wins feel earned.
Respect the player
We don't hand-hold. Our players are adults who want to engage with something challenging and real. We build for them.
Independent by choice
Staying independent means we answer to our players, not a publisher. Every design decision is made in service of the experience.
The Team
Small team. Big ambitions.
Carrollton Interactive is a lean, focused studio. Every person here wears multiple hats and cares deeply about what we're building.
James Carrollton
Founder & Creative Director
Former simulation engineer turned game developer. Obsessed with odds systems and authentic game feel.
Dana Reyes
Lead Developer
Full-stack engineer with a background in real-time physics and VR development. Built the core simulation engine.
Marcus Webb
Art Director
Cinematic artist with credits in AAA studios. Joined Carrollton to build something with more soul than scale.
Priya Nair
Game Designer
Systems designer focused on player psychology and feedback loops. Designed the betting and progression mechanics for Longshot Downs.
Want to work with us?
We're always open to conversations about partnerships, press, and careers. Reach out.