S-Game
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersHaidian, China
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
S-Game firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- S-Game
- Legal name
- 北京灵游坊网络科技有限公司
- Website
- https://s-game.cn
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
S-Game industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Video Game Development
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)
Keywords
Where S-Game is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Haidian
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
S-Game business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Game Sales: S-GAME generates revenue through one-time purchase sales of their video game titles, specifically Phantom Blade Zero sold as a standalone game on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
S-Game product offering
Product offeringCore offering
S-GAME designs, develops, and publishes Phantom Blade Zero (影之刃零), a premium single-player action RPG for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). The game combines Wuxia martial-arts-inspired combat with Soulslike mechanics, hack-and-slash action, and a steampunk-influenced "kungfupunk" world aesthetic, targeting gamers globally through digital storefronts with a one-time-purchase sales model.
Product overview
S-Game is a Beijing-based Chinese game developer offering a single flagship product: Phantom Blade Zero (影之刃零), a wuxia action RPG. The game features stylish combat mechanics combining Soulslike gameplay, hack-and-slash action, and steampunk-influenced 'kungfupunk' aesthetics. Phantom Blade Zero is developed for PlayStation 5 and PC platforms (Steam, Epic Games Store) and incorporates NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology for enhanced visual performance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Phantom Blade Zero (影之刃零) A premium single-player Wuxia-inspired action RPG for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) featuring Soulslike combat, hack-and-slash action, interconnected region exploration, diverse bosses, and a "kungfupunk" dark-fantasy world. Targets individual gamers globally who enjoy challenging martial-arts-themed action RPGs with high-fidelity visuals.
Companies that use S-Game
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
S-Game technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability1 record
Feature3 records
S-Game partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Sony Interactive EntertainmentflagshipSony featured Phantom Blade Zero during their State of Play presentation, where the release delay was announced. The game is a PlayStation console exclusive and has received promotion through Sony's PlayStation ecosystem and marketing channels.
- HisenseflagshipHisense serves as the Global Official Partner for TV and monitor categories for Phantom Blade Zero. The partnership showcases Hisense's RGB MiniLED display technology designed to deliver enhanced color expression, contrast performance, and smoother combat visuals for the Wuxia-inspired action game. The collaboration was showcased at Gamescom LATAM 2026 as part of Hisense's broader expansion into the gaming ecosystem.
- NVIDIAcoreNVIDIA has partnered with S-GAME to integrate DLSS 4 technology into Phantom Blade Zero. The game features DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, path tracing, and ray tracing effects optimized for GeForce RTX GPUs. This technology partnership provides enhanced visual quality and performance for the game.
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
S-Game competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FromSoftware: FromSoftware is the developer of the Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and Sekiro franchises, which are explicitly cited as inspiration for Phantom Blade Zero. Both studios operate in the Soulslike/action RPG genre with challenging combat and dark fantasy aesthetics, targeting the same core gaming audience.
- Game Science Interactive Technology: Game Science developed Black Myth: Wukong, a Chinese-developed AAA action RPG that similarly fuses Chinese cultural mythology with Soulslike combat mechanics. It is the most direct analogue to S-GAME's positioning as a Chinese studio bringing culturally-rooted action RPGs to global AAA markets.
- Team Ninja: Team Ninja develops the Nioh and Wo Long series, action RPGs that blend challenging combat with distinct cultural settings (Japanese Sengoku period and Three Kingdoms China respectively). Like S-GAME, they target the Soulslike-adjacent action RPG segment with culturally inspired themes.
- Platinum Games: Platinum Games specializes in stylish action games such as Bayonetta, Nier: Automata, and Astral Chain, focusing on responsive hack-and-slash combat. S-GAME's Wuxia-inspired action RPG with stylish combat mechanics targets a similar player base seeking high-quality action combat experiences.
- CD Projekt Red: CD Projekt Red developed The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, premium single-player narrative-driven action RPGs targeting mature Western and global audiences. The studio model of a developer crafting a high-budget single-player action RPG with strong cultural/narrative identity parallels S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero strategy.
Emerging players
- Kuro Games: Kuro Games developed Wuthering Waves, a Chinese-developed AAA action RPG with global release ambitions. As a Chinese studio pursuing global AAA action game success, Kuro Games shares S-GAME's market positioning and target audience, though Kuro operates in a live-service model.
- Larian Studios: Larian Studios developed Baldur's Gate 3, a critically acclaimed AAA single-player RPG released on PC and PlayStation 5. As an independent studio achieving breakthrough success with a premium single-player RPG, Larian represents the upside trajectory S-GAME could pursue with Phantom Blade Zero if the title achieves breakout reception.
- Neowiz (Lies of P developer): Neowiz's Round8 Studio developed Lies of P, a Soulslike action RPG inspired by Bloodborne with cultural narrative elements. Like S-GAME, Lies of P blends a Soulslike combat foundation with a distinctive narrative setting and achieved strong global reception as a console-led release.
Broad incumbents
- miHoYo (HoYoverse): miHoYo/HoYoverse is one of China's largest game developers, producing globally successful action RPG franchises including Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. As a much larger Chinese gaming company with established global reach, miHoYo represents both a comparable cultural export model and a significant competitor for Chinese AAA action RPG audience attention.
- NetEase Games: NetEase is one of China's largest game publishers, operating globally with both first-party studios and publishing partnerships. As a broad incumbent Chinese gaming company with extensive resources and global publishing infrastructure, NetEase represents a potential distribution partner and competitive benchmark for S-GAME's scale ambitions.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
S-Game financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
S-Game leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
S-Game funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors5 records
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S-Game M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about S-Game
What does S-Game do?
S-GAME designs, develops, and publishes Phantom Blade Zero (影之刃零), a premium single-player action RPG for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). The game combines Wuxia martial-arts-inspired combat with Soulslike mechanics, hack-and-slash action, and a steampunk-influenced "kungfupunk" world aesthetic, targeting gamers globally through digital storefronts with a one-time-purchase sales model.
Is S-Game a public or private company?
S-Game is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was S-Game founded?
S-Game was founded in 2011. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is S-Game based?
S-Game is headquartered in Haidian, China, in the Asia region.
How does S-Game make money?
One revenue line is on record: game Sales.
Who are S-Game's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FromSoftware, Game Science Interactive Technology, Team Ninja, Platinum Games and CD Projekt Red. Emerging players are Kuro Games, Larian Studios and Neowiz (Lies of P developer). Broad incumbents are miHoYo (HoYoverse) and NetEase Games.
Does S-Game have an API?
No public API is recorded for S-Game.
What industry is S-Game in?
S-Game's product category is Video Game Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAAAK, Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 3944.