KOG Games

What KOG Games does

KOG Games Corporation is a privately held game developer and publisher founded in 2010, operating a portfolio of anime-inspired online action games. The company develops and publishes four core titles: Elsword (an online anime-style action RPG), Grand Chase Classic (a re-released PC action RPG), Grand Chase Mobile (the mobile adaptation of the Grand Chase franchise), and KurtzPel (a third-person action battle game with 2vs2 PvP matchmaking and cooperative raid-boss modes). The firm maintains its primary distribution and branding through the KOG Games website and is headquartered in Irvine, with origins and operations in South Korea.

The company's products share a common visual and gameplay identity: anime-inspired 3D character rendering, action-oriented combat, and class/job-based customization. KurtzPel in particular features a Dual Job (Karma) system that lets players swap between two interchangeable jobs mid-combat, together with an automated matchmaking system that pairs players for balanced 2vs2 PvP and cooperative raid content. The titles run on proprietary game engine technology for character rendering and combat, with no AI/ML capabilities disclosed beyond the conventional matchmaking logic.

KOG Games operates a free-to-play / freemium distribution model, delivering titles through Steam and the Epic Games Store globally and explicitly targeting PC audiences across regions including Southeast Asia. Revenue mechanics rely on in-game purchases, cosmetics, and optional content within the base free downloads, although specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, M&A activity, or leadership transitions in the available record.

Name

KOG Games

Legal name

KOG GAMES Corporation

Website

https://koggames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOG Games is a privately held game publisher developing and distributing anime-inspired online action games, including Elsword, Grand Chase Classic, Grand Chase Mobile, and KurtzPel, via free-to-play models on Steam, Epic Games Store, and mobile platforms for global PC and mobile gaming audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Action Games

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

PC & Console Game Distribution Platforms (BPAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Anime action games
• Free-to-play MMORPG
• PvP action battle
• Anime-inspired RPGs
• Online multiplayer games

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free-to-Play Digital Game Sales: KOG Games titles like KurtzPel are distributed as free-to-play games on Steam and Epic Games Store, with potential monetization through in-game purchases, cosmetics, and optional content. Players can download and play the base game at no cost.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KOG Games is a Korean game development and publishing company that develops and distributes anime-inspired online action games. Its portfolio includes four core titles: Elsword (anime action RPG), Grand Chase Classic and Grand Chase Mobile (action RPG franchise across PC and mobile), and KurtzPel (3rd-person action battle game with 2vs2 PvP and raid boss modes). Games are distributed as free-to-play titles globally through Steam, Epic Games Store, and mobile platforms.

Product overview

KOG Games is a game development and publishing company offering a portfolio of anime-inspired online action games. The portfolio includes four distinct products: Grand Chase Classic (the original PC action RPG), Grand Chase Mobile (the mobile adaptation of the franchise), Elsword (a popular online action RPG), and KurtzPel (a third-person action battle game with PvP and raid modes). The company operates as a publisher-distributor across multiple platforms including PC, mobile, Steam, and Epic Game Store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elsword: Popular MMORPG title developed by KOG Games
• Grand Chase Classic
• Kurtzpel
• Grand Chase Mobile

Products and services

• Elsword A popular online anime-inspired action RPG developed and published by KOG Games, targeting individual MMORPG players on PC.
• Grand Chase Classic A classic online action RPG within the Grand Chase franchise, developed and published by KOG Games for PC players who enjoy cooperative multiplayer action gameplay.
• KurtzPel A third-person, anime-inspired action battle game featuring 2vs2 PvP modes with automated match-making and raid-style boss battles. Players can equip two interchangeable jobs (Karma) for dynamic combat. Distributed free-to-play on Steam and Epic Games Store.
• Grand Chase Mobile Mobile adaptation of the Grand Chase action RPG franchise, enabling players to experience the franchise's cooperative action gameplay on mobile devices.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Steam (Valve Corporation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteam serves as a primary digital distribution channel for KOG Games titles including KurtzPel. The partnership enables global distribution of games through Steam's platform, reaching millions of PC gamers worldwide through their storefront, matchmaking services, and community features.
• Epic Games StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpic Games Store provides secondary digital distribution platform for KOG Games titles. This partnership expands the reach of games like KurtzPel to the Epic Games ecosystem audience, offering players an alternative platform for purchasing and downloading games.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Smilegate: Korean developer/publisher of action MMORPGs (Lost Ark, CrossFire) with similar anime/stylized action aesthetic and global Steam distribution. Closely comparable in business model and target audience.
• Pearl Abyss: Korean developer of high-fidelity action MMORPGs (Black Desert Online) with global PC distribution. Directly comparable as a Korean action-MMO studio operating internationally via Steam.
• Webzen: Korean game developer/publisher known for stylized action RPGs (MU Online, MU Origin) with both PC and mobile presence. Comparable in size, niche, and cross-platform free-to-play model.
• Gravity: Korean publisher behind Ragnarok Online and Ragnarok Origin, a long-running anime-style MMORPG franchise across PC and mobile. Closely comparable in anime MMORPG niche and multi-platform publishing model.

Broad incumbents

• NCSoft: Major Korean MMORPG publisher (Lineage, Aion, Guild Wars) with much larger scale. Comparable in MMORPG genre and Korean origin, but operates at substantially broader portfolio and budget scale.
• Nexon: Large Korean publisher of free-to-play online games (MapleStory, Mabinogi) with global reach. Comparable in F2P anime-style online games, but at much greater scale and with deeper publishing infrastructure.
• Krafton: Major Korean game publisher (PUBG, TERA) with global digital distribution capabilities. Comparable as a Korean publisher serving global PC audiences via Steam, though operating at much larger scale.
• Bandai Namco Online: Publisher of anime-licensed online games (Dragon Ball, Naruto titles) with global Steam distribution. Comparable in anime action gaming and Steam-led distribution, but as a much larger incumbent.

Emerging players

• HoYoverse (miHoYo): Developer/publisher of anime-style action games (Genshin Impact, Honkai) with global digital distribution. Comparable in anime action aesthetics and F2P model, though with vastly larger budget and live-ops scale.

Regional players

• CyberStep: Japanese developer of anime-inspired online action games (GetAmped, Cosmic Break). Comparable in anime aesthetic and online action niche, but with primary focus on the Japanese market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kog_kr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kog-games-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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