| Former name |
|
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Predecessor | Blue52 |
| Founded | 2005 (age 21) |
| Founder | Jason Perkins |
| Hq location city | London |
| Hq location country | England |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Catalis Group (2016–2025) Nazara Technologies (2025–present) |
| Subsid | IronOak Games |
| Key people | |
| Website | curvegames.com |
Curve Games Limited (formerly Curve Digital Limited and Curve Studios Limited) is a British video game publisher and former video game developer based in London, founded in 2005 by Jason Perkins. It focuses on the publishing of indie games.[1]
History
Curve Studios was the successor to Blue52, who released the games Stolen and Peter Pan: The Legend of Never Land before shutting down, with the core team migrating to what would become Curve Studios after the development of the former.[2] They would then form close relationships with Sony Computer Entertainment and Nintendo in their early years, developing instalments in the Buzz! series for the former and creating Fluidity for the latter.
In 2013, Curve Studios announced that they would begin publishing games, marking their transition to a video game publisher of indie games.[3]
In January 2016, Curve Digital was acquired by Catalis Group.[4] Catalis was then sold to NorthEdge Capital in October 2019.[5] In March 2019, Curve Digital purchased Brighton-based Runner Duck, who had previously developed Space Crew for Curve Digital.[6] In November 2020, Curve Digital acquired Vancouver-based IronOak Games, who had previously developed For the King with Curve Digital.[7]
The company rebranded itself to Curve Games in October 2021 as part of their commitment to better support developers.[8]
In May 2025, Curve Games and its studios were acquired by Indian company Nazara Technologies from Catalis Group.[9]
Games developed
Games published
References
- ^ Schilling, Chris (18 December 2018). "Studio Profile: Curve". Edge
- ^ Surette, Tim (2005-03-21). "Blue 52 shuts down". GameSpot. Archived 2025-04-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ Rose, Mike (7 March 2013). "UK indie Curve Studios moves into publishing". Gamasutra. Archived 25 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Handrahan, Matthew (7 January 2016). "The Catalis Group buys Curve Digital". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 19 June 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Batchelor, James (14 October 2019). "NorthEdge Capital acquires Curve Digital parent Catalis". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 14 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Batchelor, James (2019-03-14). "Curve Digital parent Catalis acquires Bomber Crew developer". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 2025-05-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Handrahan, Matthew (2020-11-02). "Curve Digital acquires IronOak Games". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 2025-05-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Romano, Sal (October 19, 2021). "Curve Digital rebrands as Curve Games". Gematsu. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Scullion, Chris (2025-05-20). "Human Fall Flat publisher Curve Games has been acquired by Nazara Technologies for £21.6m". VGC. Archived 2025-05-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (9 December 2010). "Fluidity Review". IGN. Archived 2 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Meer, Alec (15 July 2011). "Explodemon! Sees The Light". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Archived 19 July 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (25 April 2013). "Stealth Bastard coming to PS3 and Vita this summer". Eurogamer. Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Polson, John (4 November 2011). "Freeware Game Pick: Stealth Bastard (Curve Studios)". Indie Games Plus. Archived 26 September 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Thomas, Lucas M. (31 January 2013). "Fluidity: Spin Cycle Review". IGN. Archived 31 January 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Robinson, Martin (1 May 2014). "There's a new Wii U exclusive coming this year". Eurogamer. Archived 30 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (13 November 2012). "Lone Survivor is coming to PS3 and Vita". Eurogamer. Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Long, Neil (1 July 2013). "Curve Studios is bringing Proteus to PS3 and Vita". Edge. Archived 9 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ Long, Neil (27 February 2013). "Thomas Was Alone coming to PS3 and Vita". Edge. Archived 14 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ Pereira, Chris (26 February 2014). "The Swapper announced for PS3, PS4, and Vita". IGN. Archived 17 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Crossley, Rob (3 December 2014). "OlliOlli Coming to Xbox One, Wii U, and 3DS". GameSpot. Archived 9 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffery (5 June 2015). "Speedrunning platformer Action Henk butt-slides to multiple consoles this summer". Eurogamer. Archived 30 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Batchelor, James (2019-07-25). "There is no typical Curve game". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ^ "Space Crew launches October 15". Gematsu. 29 August 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ Bradshaw, Kyle (21 May 2020). "Embr, Stadia's first Early access game, arrives on May 21". 9to5Google
- ^ Gurwin, Gabe (October 28, 2020). "The Ascent Delayed To 2021, Will Launch On Xbox Game Pass". GameSpot. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Curve joins forces with 4J - Skye Tales & Manic Mechanics". Curve Games. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ Partis, Danielle (2022-10-25). "4J Studios announces move into publishing". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived 2025-04-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
Further reading
- "Building a British Ubisoft – CEO Dominic Wheatley on the Catalis Group's ambitious plans for growth". MCV. 2020-12-09. ISSN 1469-4832. Retrieved 2024-01-01.