What Nomad Games does

Nomad Games is a UK-based digital board game studio founded in 2011 in Lymm, Cheshire, specializing in adapting physical tabletop games for digital platforms. The company's product portfolio centers on licensed adaptations of well-known tabletop properties, including Games Workshop's Talisman series (Digital 4th Edition Classic and the current flagship Digital 5th Edition) and Fury of Dracula, Alderac Entertainment Group's Smash Up, Mystic Vale, and Cat Lady, Catan Studio's Catan Console Edition, and Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy gamebook series. Underlying these titles is a proprietary hybrid game engine spanning C++, Unity, and Unreal 5, complemented by a Nomad Account cloud-sync system that synchronizes purchases, progress, and DLC entitlements across Steam, GOG, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox storefronts, and a cross-platform multiplayer infrastructure that lets users on different device families play together in shared matches.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time purchases of base games, expansion packs, character packs, and complete bundles, with pricing tiers ranging from approximately £3.79 for individual character add-ons to £53.99 for the Talisman Ultimate Upgrade Bundle on Nintendo Switch. Xbox represents a freemium variant, where the base Talisman title is free-to-play with paid DLC. The Talisman 5th Edition product introduces a Deck Editor for player-driven customization and a DLC carryover system that grants owners of 4th Edition content free remastered 5th Edition versions. A secondary revenue line, Nomad Development Services, offers co-development, porting, adaptation, and engineering services under milestone and time-and-materials contracts, leveraging the studio's multi-engine expertise. Distribution runs through all major digital storefronts plus a direct-to-consumer Xsolla storefront. Cumulative unit sales surpassed 5 million on Steam by January 2026, with Talisman: Digital Edition alone having sold over 1 million units across PC, Mac, Android, and iOS. Customer segments split between a long-tail consumer base of board game enthusiasts and a smaller set of B2B licensors (Games Workshop, AEG, Hasbro, Catan Studio, Fighting Fantasy rights holders) and external development-services clients.

Name

Nomad Games

Legal name

NOMAD GAMES Ltd.

Website

https://nomadgames.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nomad Games is a UK-based independent digital board game studio that adapts licensed tabletop games—including Talisman, Smash Up, Mystic Vale, and Catan—for PC, mobile, and console platforms, serving board game enthusiasts and tabletop IP licensors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital board and card game adaptations

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Digital board games
• Tabletop game adaptations
• Cross-platform game development
• Licensed board game ports
• Digital card games

Headquarters

HQ city

Lymm

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Base Game Sales: Nomad Games sells base game copies across multiple digital storefronts including Steam, iOS App Store, Google Play, Nintendo Switch eShop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Talisman: Digital Edition is free-to-play on Xbox. Talisman Classic Complete mobile bundle sells as a single one-time purchase (£24.99 / $24.99).
2. Expansion Packs & DLC: Nomad Games generates revenue through the sale of expansion packs, character packs, and DLC bundles for its digital board games. Expansions are sold individually and in bundles on all platforms. The studio has released multiple expansion cycles for Talisman, including Alliances: Fate Beckons, The Frostmarch Classic, The Reaper Classic, and The City Classic.
3. Co-development & Engineering Services: Nomad Development Services provides game development and engineering services to other companies, including co-development, porting, adaptation, and upgrading services. Work is delivered under both Milestone and Time and Materials workflows.
4. Character & Content Packs: Individual character packs and legendary decks are sold as separate add-on purchases, including new playable characters and themed deck collections for Talisman and other titles.
5. Complete Bundle / All-in-One Packages: The studio offers complete packages such as Talisman Classic Complete on mobile (everything in one purchase) and the Talisman: Digital 5th Edition Complete Bundle on Steam (all content released to date), providing an all-in-one revenue stream for consumers wanting full access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nomad Games develops and self-publishes licensed digital adaptations of physical board and card games—including Talisman (4th and 5th Edition), Fury of Dracula, Smash Up, Mystic Vale, Catan Console Edition, Cat Lady, Fighting Fantasy Legends, Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy, Talisman: Origins, and Talisman: The Horus Heresy—distributed globally across Steam, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and a direct Xsolla storefront, with ongoing DLC expansions and remastered content. The studio additionally offers "Nomad Development Services," providing co-development, porting, engine upgrades, and full-cycle game development for external publishers using its proprietary C++, Unity, and Unreal 5 capabilities.

Product overview

Nomad Games is a UK-based digital board game studio specializing in adapting physical tabletop games for digital platforms. The company operates a multi-product portfolio centered on licensed adaptations of Games Workshop properties (Talisman series, Fury of Dracula), Alderac Entertainment Group titles (Smash Up, Mystic Vale, Cat Lady), and Fighting Fantasy gamebooks (Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy, Fighting Fantasy Legends). Their flagship products are Talisman: Digital 5th Edition (new platform with Deck Editor and co-op Alliances mode) and Talisman: Digital Edition (Classic, with 17 expansion sets across multiple platforms). The company also developed Catan Console Edition in partnership with Catan GmbH. Beyond publishing their own titles, Nomad offers Development Services using proprietary C++, Unity, and Unreal 5 engines for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, iOS, and Android. Recent milestones include 5 million units sold on Steam and launching Talisman 5th Edition on console platforms (Xbox, PlayStation) in late 2025/early 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Talisman: Digital 5th Edition Digital adaptation of Games Workshop's Talisman 5th Edition board game featuring the Deck Editor for customisation, remastered Classic expansions (The Frostmarch, The Reaper), new 3D character models, an all-new visual style, and a cooperative Alliances mode. Available on PC (Steam, GOG), PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X|S, with cross-platform multiplayer and DLC carryover for legacy Classic Edition owners.
• Talisman: Digital Edition (Classic) Digital adaptation of the Talisman Revised 4th Edition board game with online and local multiplayer for up to 6 players, supporting 17 expansion sets, 104 characters, and cross-platform play between Steam, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Also available as Talisman Classic Complete bundle on mobile.
• Fury of Dracula: Digital Edition Digital adaptation of Games Workshop's deduction and gothic horror board game set in late 19th Century Europe. Features 1v4 online multiplayer (up to 5 players, with 4 human hunters vs 1 AI Dracula supported), dedicated in-game text chat for online coordination, day/night cycle, and influence tracker.
• Smash Up Digital adaptation of Alderac Entertainment Group's shufflebuilding card game. Features cross-platform multiplayer, local multiplayer, 9 faction decks, in-depth tutorial, leaderboards, and achievements. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android with expansions including Pretty Pretty and Awesome Level 9000.
• Mystic Vale Award-winning digital adaptation of AEG's deck-builder featuring the innovative Card Crafting System. Supports cross-platform play and includes expansions (Vale of Magic, Vale of the Wild, Mana Storm). Available on PC, iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
• Catan Console Edition Console adaptation of the iconic CATAN board game created in collaboration with Catan GmbH (Catan Studio), bringing the classic board game experience to console with the board coming to life during gameplay.
• Cat Lady Digital adaptation of Alderac Entertainment Group's card game Cat Lady, available on Steam, iOS, and Android.
• Fighting Fantasy Legends Digital adaptation of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's ground-breaking Fighting Fantasy gamebook series.
• Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy Card-based RPG featuring three iconic Fighting Fantasy books (Deathtrap Dungeon, Trail of Champions, Armies of Death) with dice leveling and card collection mechanics. The first Nintendo Switch release from Nomad Games.
• Nomad Development Services Professional game development services for external publishers and IP holders, including full-spectrum game development (design to delivery), co-development (engineering and art services), and adaptation/porting (porting, updating engines and adding content). Engine expertise includes proprietary C++, Unity, and Unreal 5; platforms covered are PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. Delivered under Milestone and Time and Materials workflows.
• Talisman: Origins Single-player digital adaptation of Talisman allowing players to experience the heroes and villains who shaped the 4th Edition world. Re-released on Steam as part of the Warhammer Classics initiative in April 2026 in partnership with Games Workshop and SNEG.
• Talisman: The Horus Heresy Digital adaptation bringing Talisman mechanics to the Warhammer 40,000 31st Millennium setting with team-based gameplay. Previously removed from stores in June 2020 due to publishing rights expiry; returned to Steam via the Warhammer Classics initiative in April 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 million units sold on Steam across all titles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Games WorkshopcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNomad Games has a long-standing partnership with Games Workshop as a licensed developer of digital adaptations of their board game IPs. The studio has developed Talisman: Digital Edition (4th and 5th Editions), Talisman: Origins, Talisman: The Horus Heresy, and Fury of Dracula. Games Workshop is the world's largest hobby miniatures company and owner of the Warhammer intellectual property.
• HasbrominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFollowing the Creative UK funding announcement in June 2025, Nomad Games announced plans for collaborations with Hasbro, expanding its digital tabletop gaming portfolio to include new licensed IP from Hasbro.
• Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNomad Games works with AEG (Alderac Entertainment Group), creators of Smash Up, Mystic Vale, and Cat Lady, to produce digital adaptations of their catalogue. The studio has developed digital versions of Smash Up, Mystic Vale (award-winning), and Cat Lady across PC and mobile platforms.
• Catan StudiominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNomad Games worked alongside the creators of the iconic CATAN board game to create a fresh console adaptation of CATAN, titled CATAN Console Edition, where the board comes to life as players play.
• Asmodee DigitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNomad Games previously partnered with Asmodee Digital from 2017 to November 2019 for publishing and distribution support. The partnership ended mutually on good terms, with Nomad Games returning to self-publishing. Asmodee Digital had supported Nomad through funding and entering new platform markets. Asmodee continues to publish Love Letter from the partnership.
• SNEGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Games Workshop and SNEG, Nomad Games relaunched Talisman: Origins and Talisman: The Horus Heresy on Steam as part of the Warhammer Classics initiative. SNEG is involved in the publishing of these classic Warhammer titles.
• Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone (Fighting Fantasy)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNomad Games has created digital adaptations of Fighting Fantasy titles including Fighting Fantasy Legends and Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy, based on the ground-breaking series of gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SNEG: Game publisher partnering with Games Workshop on the Warhammer Classics initiative alongside Nomad. Comparable as a co-publishing partner on Talisman: Origins and Talisman: The Horus Heresy reissues, providing relevant context on Nomad's broader Warhammer distribution ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Digidiced: German indie studio developing digital board game adaptations including Patchwork, Cottage Garden, Indian Summer, and Cottage Garden. Closely comparable to Nomad in size, scope, and product category, serving the same digital board game enthusiast segment on mobile and PC.
• Handelabra Games: Independent studio that develops digital adaptations of board and card games including Scythe Digital, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and Too Many Bones. Directly comparable to Nomad as a small independent studio focused on faithful tabletop adaptations with cross-platform play.
• Acram Digital: Spanish indie studio publishing digital board game adaptations including One Night Ultimate Werewolf, 6 nimmt!, and Steam: Rails to Riches. Closely comparable to Nomad as a small specialist in the same digital board game niche across PC and mobile storefronts.
• Temple Gates Games: Independent studio behind Race for the Galaxy, Jump Drive, and the Roll Player digital adaptations. Directly comparable to Nomad in business model, scale, and specialization in licensed tabletop-to-digital conversions with cross-platform support.
• Dire Wolf Digital: US-based digital board and card game studio published by Asmodee. Develops high-profile digital adaptations including Root, Wingspan, Everdell, and Sagrada. Directly comparable to Nomad as a specialist tabletop-to-digital studio serving the same consumer audience across PC and mobile.
• Asmodee Digital: Digital publishing arm of Asmodee, the world's largest board game publisher. Publishes digital adaptations of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, and many of the same tabletop IP categories that Nomad adapts (CATAN Console Edition was co-developed by Nomad with Catan Studio). Most direct competitor and former publishing partner of Nomad.

Broad incumbents

• Days of Wonder: Board game publisher owned by Asmodee, creator of Ticket to Ride, Small World, and Memoir '44. Operates in the same tabletop-to-digital adaptation space as Nomad but as part of a much larger publishing portfolio. Comparable for its digital versions of well-known board games distributed through the same platform stores.
• Games Workshop: Owner of the Warhammer and Talisman intellectual property that Nomad depends on. While not a direct competitor in digital adaptations, Games Workshop is the upstream licensor and increasingly publishing titles through Warhammer Classics on Steam, partially overlapping with Nomad's role as digital publisher of those same titles.

Emerging players

• Luma Games: Brazilian indie studio publishing digital board game adaptations such as Wings of War and Patchwork. Comparable to Nomad as a small emerging specialist in the same digital board game category, though smaller and more geographically focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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