What Good Games does

Good Games (谷得游戏, legal name Guangzhou Gude Network Technology Co., Ltd.) is a privately-held Chinese mobile game developer and publisher founded in 2011 in Guangzhou, with a headcount of 11-50 employees. The company self-develops and publishes action RPGs and cross-platform games, anchored by the World (世界) IP series (World Online, World 2, World 3) and a broader portfolio including Galaxy Raiders, Never Gone, Thirteen Sha, Doomsday Blockade, and Shen Jiao Ji Qiao. Technology foundation is built on the Unity3D engine with proprietary cross-platform adaptation technology enabling deployment across iOS, Android, PC, Steam, Xbox One, TV platforms (Shibo Cloud), and VR/MR devices, supported by a long-term co-development partnership with Taiwan OXON Game Studio for art and design.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) game publishing and operations through App Store, Google Play, and third-party Android stores on a freemium model with in-game purchases — World 2 alone was reported at approximately 20 million RMB monthly revenue sustained for over a year post-launch; (2) licensed game publishing services (版号 application, content review, regulatory compliance) backed by a Network Publishing Service License, offered to third-party developers; and (3) VR+ Paradise (VR+乐园), a chain of 80+ location-based multi-person VR entertainment venues operated through subsidiary Guangzhou Dingxiang Network Technology, generating ticket-based and merchandise revenue with the first store achieving 800+ daily consumers and 100,000+ RMB in first-week ticket sales.

Name

Good Games

Legal name

广州谷得网络科技有限公司

Website

https://good321.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good Games (谷得游戏) is a Guangzhou-based mobile game developer and publisher founded in 2011, self-developing cross-platform action RPGs anchored by the World IP series, while also operating the VR+ Paradise offline entertainment chain and licensed game publishing services for the Chinese market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile and Cross-Platform Game Development

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

VR/AR Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Mobile game development
• Cross-platform action RPG
• VR entertainment venues
• Game publishing services
• Unity3D game engine

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Publishing and Operations: Self-published game operations through official channels (官服) and platform distribution via iOS App Store, Google Play, and third-party Android stores. Revenue generated from in-game purchases, virtual items, and premium content. World 2 maintains approximately 20 million RMB monthly revenue over one year after launch.
2. VR Entertainment Operations: VR+ Paradise (VR+乐园) chain operation generating revenue through ticket sales, experience packages, and merchandise. First store achieved 800+ daily consumers with first week ticket revenue exceeding 100,000 RMB. 98% positive rating on Meituan.
3. Game Publishing Services: Licensed publishing services for third-party game developers including版号 application, content review, and regulatory compliance. Since 2016, company holds网络出版服务许可证.
4. IP Licensing and Regional Distribution: Regional licensing agreements with international partners including Square Enix for Japan, 昆仑 for Korea, 艾虎网络 for Thailand. Cross-platform licensing for World series to Microsoft (Xbox One) and Steam.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Good Games is a Guangzhou-based mobile and cross-platform game developer and publisher that designs, develops, and self-publishes premium action RPGs, sci-fi shooters, space RTS, and martial arts games for iOS, Android, PC, Xbox One, Steam, and TV platforms under proprietary IPs such as the World series, Galaxy Raiders, and Thirteen Sha. Beyond digital game publishing, the company operates the VR+ Paradise (VR+乐园) chain of multi-person immersive VR entertainment venues through its wholly-owned subsidiary Dingxiang Network, and provides licensed game publishing services for domestic and international third-party developers.

Product overview

Good Games (谷得游戏, Guangzhou Gude Network Technology Co., Ltd.) is a mobile game developer and publisher founded in 2011, offering a portfolio of self-developed games across multiple genres and platforms, including the 'World' IP series (World Online, World 2, World 3), Galaxy Raiders, Thirteen Sha martial arts fighter, Never Gone gothic action brawler, Doomsday Blockade sci-fi shooter, and Shen Jiao Ji Qiao adventure game. Beyond mobile games, the company operates VR+ Paradise (VR+乐园), a chain of location-based multi-person VR entertainment venues, and provides licensed game publishing services for both domestic and international titles. The company also collaborates with platform partners including Apple, Google, Steam, Xbox, and Sony for game distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VR+乐园: Multi-player immersive VR entertainment experience brand featuring real-scene decorated venues with themes including space, prison, and haunted house, offering 5D immersive experiences and multi-person interactive gameplay
• 世界 (World)
• 广州丁香网络科技有限公司

Products and services

• World Online (世界OL) A classic turn-based MMORPG released in 2011, known as China's first mobile game to exceed 10 million RMB monthly revenue, and the founding title that established the company in the mobile gaming market.
• World 2 (世界2) A cross-platform 3D hunting action game and sequel to World Online, featuring massive boss battles, multiple heroes, and open trading systems, available on iOS, Android, PC, Xbox One, Steam, and TV platforms.
• Galaxy Raiders (银河掠夺者) A blockbuster-style space war RTS mobile game featuring panoramic 3D combat scenes, innovative swipe-to-command controls, and a wide variety of starship customization options, available on iOS, Android, and Steam.
• Thirteen Sha (十三煞) A 3D panoramic martial arts fighting game featuring 12 Chinese zodiac heroes, with unique Qi mechanics, QTE ultimate skills, and 1V1 combat, built on the Unity3D engine.
• Never Gone (安魂曲) A 2D side-scrolling gothic vampire action brawler with true action gameplay, extreme combos, and co-op boss battles, featuring music from Swedish symphonic metal band Therion.
• World 3 (世界3) The third installment in the World IP, a 3D monster fantasy action game featuring a unique counter system allowing players to interrupt boss charged skills, with global boss battles and monster transformation mechanics.
• Doomsday Blockade (末日封锁) A sci-fi mecha action TPS (third-person shooter) game with 360-degree dual-stick free-form shooting, featuring mechs, various firearms, and nearly 100 types of alien enemies, with PvE and PvP multiplayer modes.
• Shen Jiao Ji Qiao (神角技巧) A large-world open-world adventure game featuring hero collection, dungeon exploration, and elemental combat mechanics.
• VR+ Paradise (VR+乐园) A chain brand of multi-person immersive VR entertainment venues featuring self-developed VR games with horror and shooting themes, using HTC Vive equipment, operated on a franchise model with nationwide expansion to 80+ stores and 400+ cooperation outlets.
• Game Publishing Services (游戏出版服务) Licensed publishing services for domestic and imported games, including version number (版号) application and publishing coordination, backed by the Network Publishing Service License and membership in the Guangdong Game Publishing Alliance, provided to third-party game developers.
• World 2 - Storm Empire (世界2-风暴帝国) The networked multiplayer version of World 2, featuring PvP, PvE, trading, and social systems, with cross-platform data synchronization between iOS and Android.
• Future War: Reborn (未来战争：重生)
• Iron Mission (钢铁使命) A horizontal bullet-hell STG (shooter) game featuring rich weapon variety, bullet patterns, and strategic boss encounters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ consecutive products received Apple App Store recommendations globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 丁香网络/VR+乐园 (Dingxiang Network)coreOthers · 1 July 2017Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2017 to manage VR entertainment business including VR+ Paradise chain operations and VR/MR game content development. Dingxiang Network has opened 80+ VR+ Paradise stores and 400+ cooperation outlets, developing original VR content and acquiring third-party VR game licenses.
• 电信爱游戏 (China Telecom Aiyouxi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2016Strategic cooperation agreement for joint mobile game operations and PC web game publishing. Good Games titles will be published simultaneously on Aiyouxi platform with green channel access and priority promotion. Partnership includes WEFUN esports platform participation and data traffic resource sharing across Aiyouxi's 22 million registered users and 30 million monthly active users.
• 艾虎网络 (Thailand)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Thailand regional distribution partner for World 2. Game launched January 14, 2016 with Apple Best New Game recommendation and reached Top 10 on free download charts. iOS and Android data synchronized with official servers.
• 微软中国 (Microsoft China)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Technical partnership for Windows 10 development and UWP platform adaptation. World 2 won first prize in Windows 10 Development Competition organized by Microsoft China and 石景山区 government. Partnership enables cross-platform deployment on Windows devices.
• 视博云 (Shibo Cloud)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Cloud gaming platform partnership for TV game distribution. World 2 launched on 视博云 1+云游戏 platform covering 20+ provincial cable TV networks including Beijing Gehua, Xinjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Guangdong Telecom, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Nanjing. Partnership extends gaming reach to living room audiences without smart TV requirements.
• 香港/台湾/澳门 Local OperatorsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Regional distribution partnerships for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau markets. World 2- Storm Empire launched June 2015 with data sync across iOS and Android platforms.
• 上海百家合信息技术有限公司coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2015Microsoft Xbox One China authorized publisher for World 2 Monster Hunter (世界2-魔物狩猎). Released November 26, 2015 at 99 RMB price point with no additional in-game purchases, marking the first paid Chinese game on Xbox One China.百家合 coordinated media launch event and continues collaboration on promotional activities.
• 透明公益联盟minorOthers · 1 November 2015Good Games joined 爱+透明公益联盟 (Transparent Public Welfare Alliance) initiated by Free Lunch Fund and 随手科技. Partnership demonstrates corporate social responsibility commitment and helps influence young gaming community toward social engagement. As one of few non-financial members, Good Games collaborates with internet finance companies on transparency initiatives.
• Square Enix (史克威尔艾尼克斯)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2015Square Enix serves as Japan regional distribution partner for World 2 (世界2), marking SE's first Chinese mobile game acquisition. The partnership was negotiated and secured in just two weeks after SE's president granted special approval, bypassing standard source code handover procedures. SE handles full localization including conversion to time-based item monetization model instead of VIP systems, adapted teaching tutorials, and gacha mechanics for Japanese market preferences.
• 昆仑游戏 (Kunlun Games)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2015Korea regional distribution partner for World 2 planned for Q4 2015 release. Selected for Kunlun's strong track record in Korean game publishing market.
• 嬉皮士游戏 (Xipusi Games)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2015Development partnership for 安魂曲 (Never Gone) vampire action game. Good Games serves as publisher and operator while Xipusi handles game development. Collaboration demonstrates Good Games' publishing capabilities for third-party developed titles, with game achieving multiple awards and Apple Store recommendations.
• 腾讯 (Tencent)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2014Long-term strategic partnership for product development and publishing cooperation. Partnership spans multiple product lines and platforms with ongoing collaboration on game publishing and operations.
• 网易 (NetEase)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2014Long-term partnership for game publishing and operations cooperation with NetEase's extensive platform network.
• 台湾OXON Game StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2011Long-term strategic partnership with Taiwan OXON for game co-development, particularly for visual art direction and game design. OXON contributed world-class 3D graphics capabilities with team members from legendary game studios including 汉堂 (炎龙骑士团, 天地劫). Responsible for World series visual design, character art, and music composition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FunPlus: Chinese mobile game publisher with global hit titles (King of Avalon, State of Survival). Comparable on Chinese-originated mobile games achieving international scale through regional distribution partnerships.
• iDreamSky Technology: Chinese mobile game publisher known for bringing international titles to China and publishing Chinese mobile games globally. Similar role as a publishing intermediary and cross-border game distributor.
• Lilith Games: Chinese mobile game developer (AFK Arena, Rise of Kingdoms) with comparable size, self-publishing capabilities, and global expansion via Apple/Google featuring. Similar business model of premium Chinese-developed mobile games reaching international audiences.
• Sandbox VR: Location-based multi-person VR entertainment chain with proprietary VR content, similar in business model to VR+ Paradise. Comparable as a global competitor in the offline immersive VR entertainment segment.
• Yostar: Game publisher specializing in bringing Asian mobile games to global markets (Azur Lane, Arknights). Comparable as a regional distribution partner model with strong Japan and global publishing infrastructure.
• miHoYo / HoYoverse: Chinese game developer specializing in cross-platform action RPGs with global distribution (Genshin Impact, Honkai). Highly comparable to Good Games on product category (action RPG), cross-platform strategy, and global market focus.
• Perfect World Games: Chinese cross-platform game developer with action RPG and MMORPG titles, multi-platform deployment (mobile/PC/console), and international publishing partnerships. Directly comparable on cross-platform 3D action gaming.

Broad incumbents

• NetEase Games: Major Chinese game publisher and platform partner of Good Games. Comparable across action RPGs, self-publishing, and cross-platform deployment, but operates at vastly larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Tencent Games: Largest Chinese game conglomerate and Good Games' Series B investor/strategic partner. Overlapping business in mobile, PC, and console gaming but at incomparable scale and with proprietary WeChat distribution.

Emerging players

• Kabam (acquired by NetMarble): Mobile game developer focused on action RPGs and competitive multiplayer (Marvel Contest of Champions, Disney Mirrorverse). Comparable on mobile action RPG genre and live-ops monetization model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gzgoodgame

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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