Welcome to 3583 Bytes
3583 Bytes is an independent game studio based in Calgary, Alberta, creating games that are approachable, rewarding, and built to last.
Founded in 2012 by Adam Berent, 3583 Bytes is best known for Train Sim, along with other long-running titles including Dinosaur Sim and 3 Jewels. Our focus has always been simple: build games people genuinely enjoy spending time with, then keep improving them over time.
We focus on accessible simulation, creative play, and long-running game experiences that keep getting better through steady updates and player feedback. Over the last year alone, Train Sim received 9 official releases, alongside many beta updates and behind-the-scenes improvements.
Best Known for Train Sim
Train Sim is the studio’s flagship title and the clearest example of how we like to build games.
It is designed to be easy to pick up, satisfying to come back to, and flexible enough to support both relaxed play and deeper experimentation. Over time, Train Sim has grown through new content, feature improvements, technical cleanup, and direct player feedback.
That long-term support matters to us. We are not just interested in launching games. We want to keep making them better.
How We Build
3583 Bytes is a small indie studio, and that shapes how we work.
A lot of game development is not just big feature announcements. It is iteration, maintenance, bug fixing, experimentation, and showing up consistently over time. We believe that kind of steady care makes a difference, especially for long-running games.
Slow and steady progress is a big part of how we think about game development. Our goal is to create games that players can trust will keep improving, with attention paid both to new ideas and to the details that make the experience smoother, clearer, and more enjoyable.
What does 3583 Bytes Mean?
3583 Bytes was the amount of free program memory available on the VIC-20, an early 1980s home computer.
It is enough to hold about a page of text, yet that machine still inspired creativity and memorable games. For us, the name is a reminder of how quickly technology changes, and how much can still be built with limited resources.
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