Mindscape
Mindscape B.V. is a Netherlands-based video game publisher, developer, and distributor established in 1991. It develops family-focused titles, licenses top entertainment IP (Dog Man, Unicorn Academy, Disney, Nickelodeon), and distributes games digitally and through Benelux and US retail channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersAmstelveen, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
What Mindscape does
Mindscape B.V. is a privately held video game publisher, developer, and distributor established in 1991 and headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The company operates on a hybrid model: it develops and publishes its own titles (Paperman: Adventure Delivered, Pool Party, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, the Windstorm franchise, Unpetrified, Leif's Adventure, Games Advent Calendar) while simultaneously distributing third-party and licensed-IP titles (Disney Dreamlight Valley, Nickelodeon, Five Nights at Freddy's, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Bluey, Microids catalog) primarily across the Benelux region. Mindscape has secured licensing relationships with high-profile IP holders including Dav Pilkey (Dog Man, via The Joester Loria Group), Spin Master (Unicorn Academy, with Netflix tie-in), Disney, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, Atari, and others, and it co-develops original titles with indie studios such as Secret Item Games, Lakeview Games, Dreamhunt Studio, Aesir Interactive, OneManOnMars, Cosmocat Games, and Floor 84 Studio.
Mindscape distributes its catalog both digitally (Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store) and physically through retail partnerships. The company's Benelux retail footprint spans Bol.com, Intertoys, Dreamland, and Toychamp, with cumulative distribution reportedly reaching 8 million copies in the region. Physical distribution outside Benelux is handled primarily through a partnership with U&I Entertainment, which covers the US and Benelux territories. Pricing follows a one-time/perpetual license model per game, with individual titles priced in the $19.99-$39.99 range depending on platform and territory. Revenue is generated from game sales and licensing royalties; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.
The company won the FD Gazellen Awards in 2023 for the second consecutive year, a Dutch recognition that requires minimum 20% revenue growth over three years along with profitability. It maintains a small employee base of 11-50 staff, an active product pipeline extending into 2026, and a multi-channel marketing presence across social media, newsletter, press kits, and industry events such as Gamescom, TwitchCon Europe, and the Dutch Stream Awards (where Mindscape is a headline sponsor).
Mindscape firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mindscape
- Legal name
- Mindscape B.V.
- Website
- https://mindscape.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Mindscape B.V. is a Netherlands-based video game publisher, developer, and distributor established in 1991. It develops family-focused titles, licenses top entertainment IP (Dog Man, Unicorn Academy, Disney, Nickelodeon), and distributes games digitally and through Benelux and US retail channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mindscape industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Video Game Publishing
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Game Distribution Platforms & Storefronts (PC/Mobile/Console) (MPAFABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Educational Games & Kids/Families Game Studios (MPAFAAAI), Co-Development, Porting & Remaster Studios (MPAFAAAM)
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Where Mindscape is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amstelveen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Mindscape business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Game Sales (Digital and Physical): Mindscape generates revenue through publishing and distributing video games. The company publishes both self-developed titles (Windstorm series, Pool Party, Paperman, Dog Man games, Games Advent Calendar) and distributes third-party games. Revenue comes from digital sales on platforms like Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Xbox Store, as well as physical retail distribution.
- Licensing Royalties: Mindscape licenses popular intellectual properties including Dog Man (Dav Pilkey/Scholastic), Unicorn Academy (Spin Master), Disney, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, and various other franchises for game adaptations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Game Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels5 records
Mindscape product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mindscape develops, publishes, and distributes family-focused video games across multiple platforms including PC (Steam), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The company both produces its own titles in cooperation with developer studios (such as the Windstorm series, Paperman, Pool Party, and Dog Man games) and publishes/distributes third-party games across both digital storefronts and physical retail channels. Its offerings span licensed IP adaptations (Dog Man, Unicorn Academy, Disney, Nickelodeon) as well as original family and casual gaming content.
Product overview
Mindscape is a video game publisher and developer established in 1991, operating as a unified platform that develops, publishes, and distributes video games globally. The company's product portfolio spans multiple categories: internally developed titles (Paperman: Adventure Delivered, Pool Party, Dog Man games, Windstorm series, Games Advent Calendar, Leif's Adventure, Unpetrified, Astral Flux, Life in Willowdale, Speed 3: Grand Prix), published games from indie studios, and distributed brands including Disney Dreamlight Valley, Nickelodeon, Five Nights at Freddy's, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Star Wars, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and more. Mindscape serves markets across Benelux, Europe, and internationally, offering games for PC (Steam), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox platforms through both digital and physical distribution channels.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Paperman: Adventure Delivered A 3D co-op platformer collectathon where players control four unique mail carriers (Paperman, Express, Scrolly, and Carl) to recover lost mail from a greedy dragon across colorful worlds. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and PC (Steam).
- Pool Party A chaotic physics-based party game for up to four players featuring various sports and brawl game modes including Pool, Sumo, Football, Idol, and Free-for-all. Available on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Nintendo Switch.
- Dog Man: Mission Impawsible An action platformer based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man book series featuring 50 levels where players switch between Dog Man and Supa Buddies with unique abilities. Released across PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
- Dog Man: Bark in Action A comic-book style action game based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man comics featuring 10 playable characters, 60 levels, and couch co-op gameplay. Coming to all major consoles.
- Unicorn Academy An open-world adventure game based on the Netflix Unicorn Academy series where players create their own character, bond with unicorns, and wield elemental magic on Unicorn Island. Developed and published globally by Mindscape in digital and physical editions.
- Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori An open-world adventure game set in 13th century Mongolia where players act as courier riders breeding and training horses, exploring diverse landscapes, crafting, and surviving the wilderness. Built with Unreal Engine 5.
- Windstorm: Start of a Great Friendship A horse adventure game following Mika as she befriends the black stallion Windstorm, featuring riding tasks, exploration, and racing in the Alpine region.
- Windstorm: An Unexpected Arrival A game based on the Windstorm movie where players experience Ari's story as she arrives in the Alpine area and befriends Windstorm.
- Games Advent Calendar 2024 An interactive advent calendar game featuring 25 different Christmas-themed mini-games including Bobsleigh Relay, Polar Cross, and Snowdrift Racers, supporting up to 8 players. Available digitally and physically.
- Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero A story-driven cooperative 2D action-adventure inspired by Nordic folklore where players control Leif and his sidekick Ghost to defend against Netherworld forces. Released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.
- Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature A peaceful single-player narrative adventure where players control a stone Golem forming a bond with a Fox to restore Nature through environmental puzzles. Full release on Steam.
- Astral Flux An action-platformer with roguelite elements featuring procedurally generated levels, combat challenges, and free updates including Submerged underwater exploration.
- Life in Willowdale: Farm Adventures A farming and adventure game developed by Mindscape featuring life in the Willowdale setting with farming simulation and adventure gameplay.
- Recompile A game developed by Mindscape featuring hacking and exploration mechanics in a digital environment.
- Jigsaw Fun: 3-in-1 Collection A puzzle game collection featuring jigsaw puzzles with multiple difficulty levels.
- Super Puzzle Pack A collection of puzzle games featuring various puzzle mechanics and challenges.
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits An action-adventure game distributed by Mindscape featuring Kena as a young Spirit Guide seeking temple spirits. Distributed in Benelux and other territories.
- Disney Dreamlight Valley A hybrid life-simulation and adventure game featuring Disney and Pixar characters, distributed by Mindscape in the Benelux region.
- Bluey: The Videogame A game based on the Bluey TV series distributed by Mindscape, featuring 4 interactive adventures. Distributed in the Benelux region.
- Five Nights at Freddy's Five Nights at Freddy's franchise games including Help Wanted 2 distributed by Mindscape in the Benelux region through a partnership with Maximum Games.
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Remastered collection of the original Tomb Raider trilogy starring Lara Croft, distributed by Mindscape in the Benelux region.
- Metal Gear Solid - Master Collection Vol. 1 Stealth-action franchise game collection distributed by Mindscape in partnership with Konami in the Benelux region.
- Empire of the Ants A strategy game inspired by Bernard Werber's Empire of the Ants book series with photo-realistic graphics built in Unreal Engine 5, distributed by Mindscape in the Benelux region through Microids.
- Amerzone Remake: The Explorer's Legacy A point-and-click adventure remake distributed by Mindscape featuring exploration of the mysterious Amerzone. Distributed in the Benelux region through partnership with Microids.
Companies that use Mindscape
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Mindscape technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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Mindscape partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Spin MastercoreMindscape partnered with Spin Master to develop and publish a new video game based on Unicorn Academy, a fantasy-adventure series and Netflix original. Mindscape holds worldwide rights for digital and physical editions on all major platforms.
- Floor 84 StudiocoreFloor 84 Studio, based in Van Nuys, California, developed Dog Man: Mission Impawsible. Mindscape extended their partnership with Dav Pilkey to develop the next Dog Man game sequel.
- Cosmocat GamesminorCosmocat Games partnered with Mindscape for continued development, localization, and post-launch support for Astral Flux. Mindscape helped expand the game to Steam in multiple languages.
- OneManOnMars Art & GamescoreOneManOnMars Art & Games, based in Hamburg, Germany, developed Leif's Adventure: Netherworld Hero - a story-driven co-op action-adventure game inspired by Nordic folklore.
- Dav Pilkey / The Joester Loria GroupcoreMindscape partnered with bestselling author Dav Pilkey to bring the Dog Man graphic novel series to video games. The Joester Loria Group brokered the deal as exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible released December 2024.
- Lakeview GamescoreLakeview Games, based in Geneva, Switzerland, developed Pool Party - a chaotic physics-based party game published by Mindscape for multiple platforms.
- Aesir InteractivecoreAesir Interactive, based in Munich, Germany, developed the Windstorm series including Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori. Mindscape has collaborated with Aesir for many years on horse-themed adventure games.
- U&I EntertainmentcoreU&I Entertainment specializes in sales, marketing and distribution of physical video games. Partnership covers Benelux and US territories for distribution of Mindscape's games including Games Advent Calendar and Paperman Adventure Delivered.
- Secret Item GamescoreSecret Item Games is the developer of Paperman: Adventure Delivered, a 3D co-op platformer published by Mindscape. The game was released on September 21, 2023 on multiple platforms.
- Dreamhunt StudiocoreDreamhunt Studio, based in Bern, Switzerland, developed Unpetrified - a 3D narrative exploration game published by Mindscape. The game was released on Steam in November 2025.
- MicroidscoreMindscape and Microids have been working together for many years. Mindscape distributes Microids games including Amerzone, Empire of the Ants, and Tintin in the Benelux region.
- KonamiminorMindscape partnered with Konami to distribute Metal Gear Solid games including Master Collection Vol. 1 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater in the Benelux region.
- GameMill EntertainmentminorMindscape partnered with GameMill Entertainment to distribute Miraculous games in the Benelux region.
- Maximum GamesminorMindscape partnered with Maximum Games to distribute Five Nights at Freddy's games in the Benelux region.
- U&I EntertainmentminorMindscape partnered with U&I Entertainment to distribute Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Barbie games in the Benelux region.
- U&I EntertainmentminorMindscape partnered with U&I Entertainment to distribute Disney Dreamlight Valley in the Benelux region.
- U&I EntertainmentminorMindscape partnered with U&I Entertainment to distribute Bluey: The Videogame in the Benelux region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Mindscape competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Maximum Games: Mid-sized multi-platform publisher focused on family and licensed-IP titles. Comparable in catalog positioning (FNAF, Nickelodeon-style properties), multi-platform strategy, and retail distribution model.
- Microids: French video game publisher and distributor with a similar catalog spanning family titles, adventure games, and licensed IP (Asterix, Tintin, Amerzone). Mindscape already distributes Microids titles in Benelux, highlighting close business model overlap.
- GameMill Entertainment: US-based publisher of licensed and family-friendly console games (Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Miraculous). Closely comparable business model leveraging major media IP across console platforms.
- Outright Games: UK-based video game publisher specializing in family-friendly, kid-licensed titles across console and PC. Direct comparable in target audience, licensing-led catalog strategy, and multi-platform publishing model.
- U&I Entertainment: Specialist distributor and publisher of physical video games in Benelux and the US. Direct overlap with Mindscape's distribution model, and already a core channel partner for Mindscape's physical catalog.
Broad incumbents
- Plaion (Koch Media): European publisher and distributor with a broad catalog covering family and licensed IP titles. Comparable in multi-platform publishing, physical distribution strength in Europe, and partner-of-record relationships.
- Nacon: French publisher with a broader catalog including racing, simulation, and family titles under the BigBen/Turtle Beach ecosystem. Overlaps with Mindscape in multi-platform physical/digital publishing and European distribution.
- THQ Nordic: Large mid-tier publisher with deep catalog of family, kids, and licensed IP games. Competes for the same licensors and shelf space, with broader scale and global reach.
- Atari: Heritage gaming brand with renewed focus on multi-platform publishing and distribution of third-party titles. Comparable in brand-revival story, licensed IP publishing, and European distribution footprint.
Regional players
- Marvelous Inc. Japanese publisher of family and life-simulation titles including Story of Seasons (which Mindscape distributes in Benelux). Comparable in family-friendly genre focus, though primarily operating in the Japanese market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Mindscape leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Mindscape funding detail
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Mindscape M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Mindscape
What does Mindscape do?
Mindscape develops, publishes, and distributes family-focused video games across multiple platforms including PC (Steam), PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The company both produces its own titles in cooperation with developer studios (such as the Windstorm series, Paperman, Pool Party, and Dog Man games) and publishes/distributes third-party games across both digital storefronts and physical retail channels. Its offerings span licensed IP adaptations (Dog Man, Unicorn Academy, Disney, Nickelodeon) as well as original family and casual gaming content.
Is Mindscape a public or private company?
Mindscape is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Mindscape founded?
Mindscape was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Mindscape based?
Mindscape is headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Mindscape make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Game Sales (Digital and Physical) is the primary driver. The others are licensing Royalties.
Who are Mindscape's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Maximum Games, Microids, GameMill Entertainment, Outright Games and U&I Entertainment. Broad incumbents are Plaion (Koch Media), Nacon, THQ Nordic and Atari. Marvelous Inc. is listed as a regional player.
Does Mindscape have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mindscape.
What industry is Mindscape in?
Mindscape's product category is Video Game Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFABAB, Digital Game Distribution Platforms & Storefronts (PC/Mobile/Console), with a secondary code of MPAFAAAI, Educational Games & Kids/Families Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7822.