Dreamhaven
Dreamhaven is a privately held Irvine-based game publisher and studio holding company founded in 2020, operating internal studios (Moonshot Games, Secret Door) and publishing partner-studio titles such as Sunderfolk, Wildgate, Mechabellum, and Lynked across PC and consoles.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersIrvine, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
What Dreamhaven does
Dreamhaven is a privately-held game company and publisher founded in 2020 and headquartered in Irvine, California. It operates as a studio holding company, with two wholly-owned internal studios — Moonshot Games (Wildgate, a PVP multiplayer shooter) and Secret Door (Sunderfolk, a couch co-op turn-based tactical RPG, and the newly launched tactics roguelite Shadowstone) — alongside a broader network of partner studios whose games it publishes (FuzzyBot's Lynked: Banner of the Spark, Game River's Mechabellum, Kintsugiyama's upcoming The Legend of California, plus Frost Giant Studios, Gardens, Mainframe, One More Game, Raid Base, and Wayfinder). The company provides centralized global operations, publishing, and partnership functions to independent developers, with an explicit long-term-support model that lets studios retain creative autonomy while Dreamhaven handles market access and release logistics.
The portfolio spans co-op RPGs, PVP shooters, tactical auto-battlers, roguelites, and an action-survival FPS, distributed digitally across Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, Xbox, and PlayStation. Sunderfolk is technically differentiated by a phone-as-controller input design that turns mobile devices into controllers, cards, rulebooks, and inventory; Mechabellum uses infinitely-replayable deterministic auto-battler mechanics; and Lynked is a roguelite action RPG with life-sim elements. Dreamhaven also runs Twitch Drops for community engagement and operates Discord servers for ongoing player relations.
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time game sales (perpetual licenses) and publishing/licensing arrangements with partner studios. Pricing varies by title, with disclosed pricing of $14.99 for Shadowstone Early Access on Steam. Customer segments are horizontal and consumer-facing — co-op gaming enthusiasts, competitive multiplayer players, and indie-game supporters — with no enterprise or B2B revenue line indicated. Dreamhaven is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and revenue figures are not publicly reported.
Dreamhaven firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dreamhaven
- Legal name
- Dreamhaven Inc.
- Website
- https://dreamhaven.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Dreamhaven is a privately held Irvine-based game publisher and studio holding company founded in 2020, operating internal studios (Moonshot Games, Secret Door) and publishing partner-studio titles such as Sunderfolk, Wildgate, Mechabellum, and Lynked across PC and consoles.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dreamhaven industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Video Game Publishing
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Service Game Publishers (1st/2nd/3rd-Party Publishing) (MPAFABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios (MPAFAAAL)
Keywords
Where Dreamhaven is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Irvine
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dreamhaven business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Game Sales: Direct game sales through owned titles published across multiple platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. Revenue generated from both full game purchases and digital distribution.
- Publishing Revenue: Publishing revenue from partner studio games including Lynked: Banner of the Spark (by FuzzyBot) and Mechabellum (by Game River). Dreamhaven provides global operations, publishing, and partnership functions to independent developers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Shadowstone Early Access |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dreamhaven product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dreamhaven is a game publishing and studio holding company that develops and publishes video games across multiple genres. It houses internal studios (Moonshot Games and Secret Door) that build proprietary game IPs and provides publishing, global operations, and partnership services to independent developer studios (such as FuzzyBot, Game River, and Kintsugiyama). The portfolio spans couch co-op RPGs, PVP shooters, tactical auto-battlers, roguelites, and action-survival games, sold as one-time digital purchases across PC and major console platforms.
Product overview
Dreamhaven is a game company and publisher that operates multiple game development studios (Moonshot Games, Secret Door) and partners with external studios. The portfolio includes: Sunderfolk (a couch co-op tactical RPG by Secret Door), Wildgate (a PVP multiplayer shooter by Moonshot Games), Mechabellum (a tactical auto-battler by Game River), Lynked: Banner of the Spark (a roguelite action RPG by FuzzyBot), Shadowstone (a tactics roguelite in Early Access by Secret Door), and The Legend of California (an action-survival FPS by Kintsugiyama). Dreamhaven provides publishing, global operations, and partnership functions to support independent developers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Moonshot Games: A Dreamhaven studio focused on bringing players together through innovative multiplayer experiences.
- Secret Door
Products and services
- Sunderfolk A couch co-op turn-based tactical RPG inspired by tabletop gaming, in which players use a phone or tablet companion app as the controller, hand of cards, rulebook, and inventory system. Features unique hero classes, a Fate Card system, and multiplayer modes including couch co-op, screen-share remote play, and PC online multiplayer. Targeted at players who enjoy collaborative tabletop-inspired gaming experiences with friends and family.
- Wildgate A PVP multiplayer shooter developed by Moonshot Games that blends ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Players evade hazards, search for powerful weapons and ship upgrades, and compete to be the first crew to escape with an Artifact or the last crew left flying. Targeted at competitive multiplayer gaming enthusiasts.
- Mechabellum An infinitely replayable tactical auto-battler developed by Game River and published by Dreamhaven, in which players lead a battalion of mechs against thousands of skilled commanders worldwide. Targeted at competitive strategy gamers seeking deep tactical combat and high replayability.
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark A colorful action RPG with roguelite and life-sim elements published by Dreamhaven and developed by FuzzyBot, in which players build a bright new world alongside rescued robot buddies, assemble a crew, and grow stronger with each adventure. Targeted at players who enjoy accessible action RPGs with companion characters and life-sim progression.
- Shadowstone A 1-4 player tactics roguelite set in the Sunderfolk universe, developed by Secret Door and published by Dreamhaven. Players master strategic positioning and hero synergies while deploying Spells, equipment (Potions and Runes), and Ritual Spells to survive against the horrors of the Sunderlands. Currently in Early Access on Steam and Epic Games Store. Targeted at players who enjoy tactical roguelite depth within an established game universe.
- The Legend of California An action-survival FPS developed by partner studio Kintsugiyama and published by Dreamhaven, set on the mythical Island of California during the gold rush era, in which players explore a vast frontier alone or with friends. Coming to Early Access in 2026 on Steam and Epic Games Store. Targeted at players who enjoy cooperative or solo survival-shooter exploration experiences.
Companies that use Dreamhaven
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Dreamhaven technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature4 records
Dreamhaven partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- KintsugiyamacoreKintsugiyama is a partner studio that came out of stealth in March 2026. They have been working on their debut game, The Legend of California, an action-survival FPS set during the gold rush era. Coming to Early Access in 2026 on Steam and Epic Games Store.
- FuzzyBotcoreFuzzyBot is a remote-first studio based in LA building an innovative co-op roguelife adventure game that blends roguelite gameplay with life sim elements. Dreamhaven published their game Lynked: Banner of the Spark. The partnership was announced in September 2024.
- Game RivercoreGame River is the developer of Mechabellum, an infinitely replayable tactical auto-battler published by Dreamhaven. Mechabellum has won multiple awards at the 2025 NYX Game Awards.
- Frost Giant StudiosminorFrost Giant Studios is on a mission to bring real-time strategy games to a broader audience by lowering the barrier to entry, enhancing co-operative gameplay, expanding the legacy of competitive esports, and empowering user-generated content.
- GardensminorGardens, named after games with lush living worlds, is creating a shared fantasy adventure inspired by the joy of playing online with others. Their new game will explore a shapeshifting wilderness with mystery, magic, stunning visuals, and engaging multiplayer gameplay.
- MainframeminorMainframe is working to bring the best of MMO gaming into a social sandbox, playable on any screen.
- One More GameminorOne More Game is on a mission to create games that players love, and they believe involving players early in the development process is paramount to that mission.
- Raid BaseminorRaid Base is a team of experienced developers with a passion for bringing players together. They are developing an original IP around an open-world sandbox PvPvE game.
- WayfinderminorWayfinder is a remote studio based in Sweden working on the next great RPG.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Dreamhaven competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Devolver Digital: Independent multi-platform game publisher known for publishing third-party indie titles (e.g., Hotline Miami, Fall Guys). Closely comparable to Dreamhaven as a publisher working with external studios and releasing across Steam, console, and other storefronts.
- Focus Entertainment: European-headquartered multi-platform game publisher with a portfolio of AA and indie titles across PC and consoles. Comparable in scale and broad multi-genre publishing footprint.
- Team17: Long-running independent game developer and publisher, listed on AIM, with a multi-genre portfolio released across major platforms. Comparable as a hybrid developer/publisher in the indie/AA tier.
- Chucklefish: Independent game developer and publisher known for Starbound and publishing indie titles. Comparable hybrid studio-and-publishing profile, smaller scale.
- Raw Fury: Independent game publisher focused on indie titles across PC and consoles, working with small external studios. Closely comparable to Dreamhaven's indie-publishing layer with partner studios.
- Humble Games: Independent game publishing label releasing multi-genre indie and AA titles across PC and consoles. Comparable publishing-led model working with external developers.
- tinyBuild Games: Hybrid game developer and publisher that both develops internal IP and publishes partner studios' titles across PC and consoles. Closely mirrors Dreamhaven's two-pronged internal studio + publishing approach.
- 505 Games: Multi-platform game publisher releasing third-party and co-developed titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Comparable in distribution breadth and publishing-portfolio model.
- Annapurna Interactive: Mid-sized independent game publisher releasing critically acclaimed indie and AA titles across PC and consoles. Comparable publishing model and indie/AA tilt, with similar emphasis on differentiated, design-forward games.
Broad incumbents
- Embracer Group: Large gaming conglomerate operating multiple internal studios and a global publishing operation across PC and consoles. Useful as a broader-incumbent comparison for the studio-holding model Dreamhaven is pursuing, though at much larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Dreamhaven leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Dreamhaven subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Dreamhaven funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dreamhaven M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Dreamhaven
What does Dreamhaven do?
Dreamhaven is a game publishing and studio holding company that develops and publishes video games across multiple genres. It houses internal studios (Moonshot Games and Secret Door) that build proprietary game IPs and provides publishing, global operations, and partnership services to independent developer studios (such as FuzzyBot, Game River, and Kintsugiyama). The portfolio spans couch co-op RPGs, PVP shooters, tactical auto-battlers, roguelites, and action-survival games, sold as one-time digital purchases across PC and major console platforms.
Is Dreamhaven a public or private company?
Dreamhaven is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Dreamhaven founded?
Dreamhaven was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Dreamhaven based?
Dreamhaven is headquartered in Irvine, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dreamhaven make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Game Sales are the primary driver. The others are publishing Revenue.
Who are Dreamhaven's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Devolver Digital, Focus Entertainment, Team17, Chucklefish, Raw Fury, Humble Games, tinyBuild Games, 505 Games and Annapurna Interactive. Embracer Group is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Dreamhaven have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dreamhaven.
What industry is Dreamhaven in?
Dreamhaven's product category is Video Game Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFABAA, Full-Service Game Publishers (1st/2nd/3rd-Party Publishing), with a secondary code of MPAFAAAL, Narrative/Adventure & RPG Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 5132.