We publish thoughtful games that are slightly off the beaten path. Our name, How To Steam Broccoli, comes from the idea that when you steam broccoli just right the color is more vibrant and it’s better, but if you overdo it or undercook it you won’t capture all the goodness. That’s our approach to games. Make sure it’s got everything it needs to be fun and interesting, but don’t add so much that it starts getting worse. We want to focus on games that facilitate positive interaction between players and engage your mind in interesting ways.

Mark McGee

I’ve been a game designer for most of my life. I used to work in video games and really started focusing on tabletop game design a little over a decade ago. I’m a hybrid creative mind and analyst, and I like games that are interactive and thoughtful. My family gave me the kick in the pants I needed to take the leap from just doing game design to also publishing games, and have been great supporters of the broccoli effort.

Kevin Ude

I’m a game designer who also enjoys working in other creative areas like conceptual art, nursery rhymes, and math. I believe that games should add delight to the world, and be fun and interesting whether you are expecting to win or have no hope of winning.

Janelle McGee

I’ve been me most of my life. I’ve been a PE teacher, wife, mom, aerialist, and gamer. I just like to play all day! Mark finally made this company, and now I can make jokes and be the one that smiles around here. I delight in vegetables, so I fit right in. You can find me posting on the Facebook page, helping out with demos, and being anywhere that needs a friendly face.

Game Designers of North Carolina

We are members of the Game Designers of North Carolina guild, which has played a major role in getting us where we are today.