What RJ Games does

RJ Games LTD is a privately held Cyprus-based game development studio founded in 2012, headquartered in Limassol with 150+ employees and 13 years of industry experience across eight major projects. The studio operates a horizontal, multi-genre portfolio spanning Puzzle RPG (Puzzle Breakers, built on Unity 3D and C#), real-time military strategy (Under Control, built on C++, Python, Flash, and PHP), and a heritage library of six closed titles covering farming simulations, dungeon strategy, sci-fi strategy, and tower defense.

The company serves global consumer gamers through a free-to-play distribution model on iOS App Store, Google Play, and — for Under Control — a dedicated web/HTML5 channel. Its two live titles feature competitive multiplayer systems including PvP battles, clan wars, co-op modes, and large-scale faction/territory warfare. Revenue is generated exclusively through in-app purchases for heroes, upgrades, and virtual goods, with no disclosed pricing tiers or enterprise monetization.

RJ Games operates as a bootstrapped, founder-led private company (CEO Stanislav Rodnyanskiy, founder Maksim Maksimov) with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity in the source material. The studio emphasizes internal training, remote work capability, and a culture of long-tenured developers and avid gamers. The business model is consumer-only with no enterprise, advertising, or licensing revenue streams disclosed.

Name

RJ Games

Legal name

RJ Games LTD

Website

https://rj-games.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RJ Games LTD is a Cyprus-based independent game developer and publisher (founded 2012, 150+ employees) operating free-to-play mobile and web games including Puzzle Breakers (Puzzle RPG) and Under Control (military strategy), serving millions of consumer gamers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Gaming

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & F2P Game Studios (MPAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Mobile game development
• Free-to-play gaming
• Puzzle RPG games
• Mobile strategy games
• In-app purchase games

Headquarters

HQ city

Limassol

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free-to-Play Mobile Gaming: Games available for free download on iOS and Android platforms with in-app purchases for heroes, upgrades, and virtual goods

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RJ Games is a Cyprus-based mobile game developer and publisher that designs, develops, and operates free-to-play social and mobile games for iOS and Android. Its active portfolio includes Puzzle Breakers, a Puzzle RPG combining match-3 puzzles with tactical hero combat on a Unity 3D engine, and Under Control, a real-time global military strategy game with PvP, clans, and territory battles. Revenue is generated through in-app purchases for virtual goods such as heroes, upgrades, and resources, distributed globally through app stores.

Product overview

RJ Games is a game development studio with a portfolio of 8 projects spanning multiple genres. The company currently operates two active games: Puzzle Breakers (a puzzle RPG using Unity 3D and C#) and Under Control (a military strategy game using C++, Python, Flash, and PHP). The portfolio also includes six closed games — Dakota (farming simulation), Imperial (global strategy), Dungeon Brawlers (dungeon strategy), Jack and Jill (fairytale farming), Under Fire (sci-fi strategy), and Under Siege (tower defense) — which collectively represent the company's heritage across farming, strategy, adventure, and tower defense genres. The active portfolio is built on Unity 3D, while legacy games predominantly used C++, Python, Flash, PHP, and Cocos2d-x.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Puzzle Breakers A free-to-play mobile Puzzle RPG where players complete match-3 puzzles to control heroes and attack enemies on a tactical battlefield. Features PvP battles, co-op modes, clan battles, and over 100 unique heroes with a branch-based leveling system. Targeted at mobile casual gamers on iOS and Android.
• Under Control A free-to-play global real-time military strategy game where players lead a military base, build an army (infantry, heavy combat vehicles, artillery, air force), and compete in PvP battles of 2-6 players. Includes clans, territory battles, non-linear unit upgrades, and monthly in-game events. Built on C++, Python, Flash, and PHP. Available on mobile and via web browser.
• Dakota A closed farming simulation game set in 19th-century North America featuring high mountains, rivers, forests, farm management, dozens of characters, 100+ buildings, and 15+ animal types with unique behaviors. Targeted at casual farming-game fans; now historical.
• Imperial A closed global strategy MMO set in a near-future paramilitary world where factions fight for resources on a real-world map. Featured massive battles with hundreds of thousands of players, clan wars, politics, diplomacy, spy games, and faction battles for major world cities. Targeted at hardcore strategy MMO fans.
• Dungeon Brawlers A closed dungeon strategy game where players unite heroes to venture into dungeons seeking gold and glory. Featured 5 character classes, 15+ unique characters, 100+ enemy types, clan battles, and 90 achievements. Targeted at strategy and dungeon-crawl fans.
• Jack and Jill A closed fairytale farming and adventure game following the whimsical Puppetville residents, featuring 20+ characters, 120+ quests, 50+ buildings, and character customization with dozens of outfits. Targeted at casual adventure and farming fans.
• Under Fire

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of users worldwide enjoying RJ Games titles
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scopely: Scopely publishes mobile games including Stumble Guys and Marvel Strike Force, with live-ops and F2P mechanics across puzzle and strategy genres. Comparable mid-sized mobile publisher targeting similar global audiences with similar monetization models.
• Playrix: Playrix is a Russian-founded mobile game publisher behind Homescapes, Gardenscapes, and Township, with deep match-3 and casual puzzle expertise. The Puzzle Breakers Google Play package is registered under the 'playrix' namespace, suggesting a direct publishing/distribution relationship. Highly comparable on geography, business model, and genre focus.
• GungHo Online Entertainment: GungHo created Puzzle & Dragons, the genre-defining Puzzle RPG that combined match-3 mechanics with monster collection and tactical combat. Puzzle Breakers is a direct conceptual descendant of this formula, making GungHo the most analogous peer in terms of core gameplay loop and target audience.
• Supercell: Supercell develops Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars, mobile strategy titles with clan systems, PvP battles, and real-time multiplayer comparable to Under Control. Both studios operate in the F2P mobile strategy space with similar live-ops mechanics and target audience.
• FunPlus: FunPlus publishes mobile strategy titles including State of Survival and King of Avalon, featuring global PvP, clan warfare, and base-building. Under Control's global military strategy positioning is directly comparable to FunPlus's portfolio and target player base.
• IGG Inc. IGG is a global mobile game publisher best known for Lords Mobile, a strategy MMO with clan wars and territory control comparable to Under Control and Imperial. Operates with similar global F2P strategy positioning and target demographics.

Broad incumbents

• King (Activision Blizzard): King operates the Candy Crush franchise, the dominant global match-3 puzzle franchise on mobile. While much larger and broader, King competes for the same casual puzzle F2P audience that Puzzle Breakers targets and sets benchmarks for retention and ARPDAU in this genre.
• Zynga: Zynga is a major mobile and social game publisher with puzzle, strategy, and casual titles including Empires & Puzzles. As a broad incumbent in the F2P mobile space, Zynga competes across multiple of RJ Games' genres and represents a potential acquirer or strategic partner.
• Rovio Entertainment: Rovio is the Finnish mobile game studio behind Angry Birds and a broader casual portfolio. As an established European mobile studio with multi-title operations, Rovio is comparable in scale and operating profile, and was acquired by Sega demonstrating the consolidation path for similar studios.
• DeNA: DeNA is a Japanese mobile and online game publisher with a portfolio spanning puzzle, RPG, and strategy titles. Comparable as a multi-genre F2P mobile publisher with global distribution ambitions similar to RJ Games' stated strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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