Teyon

What Teyon does

Teyon S.A. is a privately-held Polish video game developer and publisher founded in 2006 in Kraków by Michał Tatka, operating across 150+ employees in Kraków, Łódź, Warsaw, and Tokyo (Teyon Japan G.K., incorporated 2011). The company specializes in AA+ narrative-driven action games built on Unreal Engine for PC and consoles, with a track record of securing licenses for major global IPs — RoboCop (MGM/Amazon MGM Studios), Terminator (Studiocanal), and World of Darkness / Hunter: The Reckoning (Paradox Interactive) — and developing a proprietary affective AI system for NPC behavior in FPS/TPS games that was partially funded under the EU's GAMEINN Sectoral Program.

The company's go-to-market is split into two complementary lines. In Western markets, Teyon develops games internally and routes distribution through publishing partners — primarily Nacon (RoboCop, Rennsport, Monster Truck Championship, and the forthcoming Hunter title), with Reef Entertainment handling the Terminator line and Limited Run Games producing collector physical editions. Direct-to-consumer distribution also occurs through Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Nintendo eShop. In Japan, Teyon Japan G.K. — one of the few Japanese publishers with Western management formally licensed by Nintendo of Japan and Sony Interactive Entertainment — operates as a full-service publishing arm providing localization (translation, proofreading, graphic redesign), QA, CERO certification, PR/marketing, and digital/retail distribution for foreign-developed titles including Human Fall Flat, Moonlighter, Terratech, Wobbly Life, and Space Cobra.

Teyon monetizes through one-time/perpetual license sales across digital storefronts and physical retail, with no SaaS or subscription pricing disclosed. Pricing varies by title and platform (e.g., Cubers: Arena at €/$14.99, Terminator: Resistance PS5 at $49.99 standard / $59.99 collector). Recent flagship performance was anchored by RoboCop: Rogue City (November 2023), which became both Teyon's and publisher Nacon's best launch ever with 435,000+ players in the first two weeks and a 92% positive Steam review score; follow-on revenue is supported by the July 2025 Unfinished Business expansion, the November 2025 Rennsport release (co-developed with Competition Company GmbH and integrated into the ESL R1 / Esports World Cup ecosystem), and the upcoming Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (Summer 2027). The company retains an embedded R&D posture with EU-grant-funded projects and an investor relations page suggesting future capital markets activity.

Name

Teyon

Legal name

Teyon S.A.

Website

https://teyon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Teyon is a Polish video game developer and publisher (founded 2006, Kraków) building AA+ narrative-driven action games on Unreal Engine under licensed IPs including RoboCop, Terminator, and World of Darkness, while operating a Tokyo subsidiary publishing foreign titles into the Japanese market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development and Publishing

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

akta.pro primary industry

PC Digital Game Stores & Launchers (MPAFACAA)

Keywords

• Video game development
• Console game publishing
• Unreal Engine games
• Japanese market publishing
• Licensed IP games

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Development and Publishing: Teyon develops and publishes video games across PC and console platforms, generating revenue through direct game sales and publishing partnerships. Their most successful internal title RoboCop: Rogue City achieved their best launch ever with Nacon.
2. Japanese Market Publishing Services: Teyon Japan localizes (translation, proofreading, graphic redesign), tests, obtains CERO ratings, promotes, and publishes third-party games in Japan for developers worldwide. Revenue generated through publishing fees and sales revenue share.
3. Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (in development): Upcoming first-person action RPG based on World of Darkness IP, to be published by Nacon, scheduled for Summer 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teyon develops and publishes narrative-driven video games for PC and console platforms using Unreal Engine, specializing in action shooters, action RPGs, and racing simulations based on major licensed IPs such as RoboCop, Terminator, Rambo, and World of Darkness. Through its Tokyo-based subsidiary Teyon Japan G.K., the company also provides localization, QA, CERO certification, PR, marketing, and publishing services to third-party game developers seeking entry into the Japanese market.

Product overview

Teyon is a video game developer and publisher operating a portfolio of internally developed titles and published games. The company develops AAA+ action RPGs and shooters for PC and consoles using Unreal Engine, with recent flagship releases including RoboCop: Rogue City (2023) and its Unfinished Business expansion (2025), along with upcoming Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (2027). Teyon also operates a racing simulation with Rennsport and publishes third-party titles in Japan through its Teyon Japan subsidiary. The product lineup spans first-person shooters (Terminator: Resistance, RoboCop series), action RPGs (Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish), racing simulations (Rennsport, Monster Truck Championship), arena brawlers (Cubers: Arena), and party games (30-in-1 Game Collection), with a combined catalog of over 15 titles across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital Bards: A brand under Teyon focused on casual/indie games for easy-to-pick and easy-to-play entertainment, particularly for the Japanese market.

Products and services

• Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish Story-driven first-person action RPG based on the World of Darkness IP, where players take on the role of a Hunter fighting supernatural creatures in modern-day New York City. Licensed from Paradox Interactive / White Wolf.
• RoboCop: Rogue City Single-player first-person shooter with RPG elements set in Old Detroit, featuring an original story between RoboCop 2 and 3, with Peter Weller voicing the lead. Licensed from Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products.
• RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business Standalone expansion following RoboCop's battle against mercenaries who have seized the OmniTower complex, featuring new enemies including drones, minigun squads, and jet pack troops.
• RENNSPORT Digital motorsport racing simulation featuring laser-scanned tracks, authentic physics developed with real racers, and full crossplay support. Co-developed with Competition Company GmbH.
• Terminator: Resistance First-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario of the Terminator films, set in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. Licensed from Studiocanal S.A.
• Monster Truck Championship Monster truck racing simulation featuring realistic vehicle physics, 25 circuits across the USA, career mode, and online multiplayer for up to 8 players.
• Cubers: Arena Arena brawler and twin-stick slasher game where players fight through gladiatorial arenas using over 100 unique weapons.
• Urban Trial Playground Stunt bike racing game set on California beaches featuring tricks, combos, and multiplayer gameplay.
• Rambo: The Video Game Fixed-perspective first-person shooter based on the Rambo film franchise, covering events from First Blood through Rambo III.
• Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest 4X turn-based strategy game set across multiple planes of existence, featuring spell-casting and empire-building mechanics.
• 30-in-1 Game Collection Party game collection featuring 30 mini-games with support for up to 4 players, available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Heavy Fire: Shattered Spear On-rails military action shooter with 4-player co-op mode, spanning Afghanistan to Iran in a nuclear threat scenario.
• Paranormal State Puzzle and adventure game based on the A&E TV show, where players investigate supernatural occurrences at Poison Spring State Park.
• Teyon Japan Publishing Services Comprehensive publishing services for third-party game developers seeking to enter the Japanese market, including localization (translation, proofreading, graphic redesign), QA testing, CERO rating acquisition, PR, marketing, and digital and physical retail distribution on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• RoboCop: Rogue City won over 435,000 players in 2 weeks and recorded 2.7 million active game sessions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ESL GamingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2023ESL and RENNSPORT created ESL R1, a new virtual racing esports league that kicked off during Intel Extreme Masters in Katowice. ESL R1 was the Rennsport competition in the Esports World Cup with finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in summer 2024. This partnership provides esports ecosystem and competitive infrastructure for RENNSPORT.
• Competition Company GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2023Teyon partnered with Munich-based Competition Company to create RENNSPORT, a racing simulation game. Teyon and Competition Company co-develop and co-publish RENNSPORT together. RENNSPORT competed in ESL R1 championship as part of Esports World Cup. The partnership combines Teyon's game development expertise with Competition Company's motorsport simulation knowledge.
• AGH University of Science and Technology in KrakowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Teyon collaborated with AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow on the 'Raytracer Audio & Video' project (INNOTECH Program) aimed at hybrid on-line render of images using ray-tracing technology and similar soundtracer. Total project value 2,044,357 zł with 1,754,060 zł in funding.
• NaconcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNacon is Teyon's primary publishing partner for Western market releases. Nacon publishes Teyon's major titles including RoboCop: Rogue City (2023), RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business (2025), Terminator: Resistance (2019), Monster Truck Championship (2020), and upcoming Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish (2027). Teyon notes it was Nacon's best launch ever with RoboCop: Rogue City. Nacon is a company of the BIGBEN Group with 16 development studios and gaming device design/distribution capabilities.
• MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMGM granted Teyon the license to develop RoboCop video games. RoboCop: Rogue City was created in collaboration with MGM pursuant to a license from Amazon MGM Studios Consumer Products Licensing. The game features Peter Weller, the original RoboCop actor, returning to voice the character. The partnership produced an original story set between RoboCop 2 and 3.
• Paradox Interactive / White WolfcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerParadox Interactive owns the World of Darkness IP including Hunter: The Reckoning. Teyon licensed the Hunter: The Reckoning IP to develop Hunter: The Reckoning - Deathwish as a narrative-driven first-person action RPG. The game draws from Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition tabletop game. Hunter: The Reckoning is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Paradox Interactive AB.
• Reef EntertainmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReef Entertainment serves as the publisher for Terminator: Resistance (2019) and Terminator: Resistance Enhanced (PS5, 2021) across PlayStation and Xbox platforms globally. The franchise IP is licensed from Studiocanal S.A.
• Nintendo of JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeyon Japan is licensed by Nintendo of Japan as a publishing partner, enabling them to publish games on Nintendo Switch in Japan. Teyon Japan often collaborates on special promotions with Nintendo. They published Human Fall Flat which became the most downloaded Switch game in Japan in 2018.
• Sony Interactive EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeyon Japan is licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for publishing on PlayStation platforms in Japan. This allows them to publish games on PS4 and PS5 in the Japanese market.
• No Brakes Games / Curve DigitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeyon Japan published Human Fall Flat (developed by No Brakes Games, published in the West by Curve Digital) in Japan. The game became the most downloaded game of 2018 in Japan on Nintendo Switch, topping PSN charts and retail distribution.
• 11 bit studiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeyon Japan published Moonlighter (developed by Digital Sun Games, published by 11 bit studio) on Nintendo Switch in Japan, releasing the physical retail edition in November 2020.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sumo Digital: UK-based AA+ studio with deep experience working on licensed IP for major publishers (Sackboy, Crackdown, Team Sonic Racing). Comparable as a multi-project licensed-IP development partner for global publishers.
• People Can Fly: Polish developer of action shooters (Bulletstorm, Outriders, Painkiller). Directly comparable as a Polish studio focused on premium FPS/action titles using major engines, with a similar AA+ positioning.
• Bloober Team: Polish developer of horror/action titles (The Medium, Silent Hill 2 remake, Cronos: The New Dawn). Comparable as a Polish mid-size studio specialising in atmospheric narrative action games, often based on established IP.
• Flying Wild Hog: Polish AA+ developer of the Shadow Warrior franchise (FPS) with a comparable headcount and AA production model. Closest peer in size, geography, and genre to Teyon's licensed-IP action shooter business.
• Saber Interactive: Global co-development and publishing studio working on major licensed IPs (Halo, Warhammer 40K, World War Z, A Quiet Place). Closest peer in the licensed-IP co-development model that defines much of Teyon's pipeline.
• Mundfish: Independent AA+ studio behind a single major hit (Atomic Heart). Comparable trajectory as a mid-size studio whose value is anchored by one breakout licensed/own-IP title and the pipeline of follow-ups.
• Deck13: German AA+ developer of action RPGs (The Surge, Lords of the Fallen, Atlas Fallen). Comparable AA+ European studio with similar scope, headcount range, and Unreal Engine-based production.
• 11 bit studios: Polish developer/publisher (Frostpunk, This War of Mine, Moonlighter) with a comparable Polish mid-size structure. Also a direct customer of Teyon Japan for Moonlighter publishing, providing a real cross-company relationship.

Broad incumbents

• Techland: Polish developer of Dying Light and Call of Juarez. Larger-scale Polish incumbent that anchors the same Polish AA/AAA action-game ecosystem in which Teyon operates, with a stronger owned-IP position.
• Nacon: Teyon's primary Western publishing partner (BIGBEN Group subsidiary) and also a game publisher/developer in its own right (Test Drive Unlimited, WRC). Broader incumbent on the publishing side that is both customer and competitor to Teyon's publishing ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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