Davey Wreden

Writer · Designer · Director

Davey Wreden is an American game developer and creator publicly associated with The Stanley Parable. He creates video games under the Everything Unlimited Ltd. banner.

Born 1988

Career

In 2009, Wreden began developing games and started The Stanley Parable in his free time.

In 2011, Wreden released and authored the original The Stanley Parable as a Source/Half-Life 2 mod.

In 2013, Wreden released the standalone/remade The Stanley Parable on Steam with William Pugh.

On July 29, 2021, Wreden co-founded Ivy Road with Karla Zimonja and C418.

Ivy Road closed on March 31, 2026 after funding for its uncompleted project Engine Angel failed.

Interesting Facts

  • The Stanley Parable is held by the Museum of Modern Art as video game software in its collection.
  • Wreden said his experience with burnout initially inspired the concept of Wanderstop.

Credited Games