We prioritize tools that are open source or that we can own. Our team members deserve to have the means to do their work no matter what happens, so ownership and licensing is a huge consideration. If a tool is subscription based then we actively avoid them, there are some exceptions, but even then we pursue perpetual licenses.

The cloud is a lifesaver, we use git to keep our projects simonized and to send working files. We also use Cloud file systems like Google Drive and WeTransfer to send and store non-game files like concept art.

We use a laid back form of the agile workflow, and a Kanban board system. For our games we use a PBR workflow (like everyone does these days) with a focus on novice friendly tools like Untiy's Shadergraph.