What Good Shepherd Entertainment does

Good Shepherd Entertainment is a Dutch video game publisher founded in 2011 and headquartered at Saturnusstraat 60 in The Hague, Netherlands. Operating as a subsidiary of Devolver Digital, the company acquires and publishes games from independent developers and licenses entertainment intellectual property for adaptation into interactive entertainment. Its published catalog spans roughly 20 titles including roguelike deck-builders (Monster Train and its DLC), transport simulators (Transport Fever and Transport Fever 2), tactical strategy (Hard West, Hard West 2, Phantom Doctrine, ShowGunners), licensed IP adaptations (John Wick Hex with Lionsgate, Hellboy Web of Wyrd with Dark Horse Comics and Mike Mignola), and a forthcoming five-game slate based on Rebellion's 2000 AD universe. Games are distributed globally across PC storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Humble Bundle, Microsoft Store), console platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo eShop), and mobile (Apple App Store, Google Play, Apple Arcade).

The company generates revenue through one-time perpetual license sales at price points ranging from $7.99 to $39.99, plus downloadable content and premium bundled editions (for example, Monster Train First Class at $29.99 including The Last Divinity DLC). Pricing is pay-as-you-go with no subscription model disclosed. Long-tail revenue is supported by a content catalog including a D.I.C.E.-nominated title (Monster Train, Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year nomination, 24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards) and a BAFTA-winning franchise (OlliOlli: Switch Stance, Best Sports Title 2015). Transport Fever 2 reached over 500,000 players and recorded one of the longest average play times on gaming platforms.

The publisher serves three identifiable constituencies: individual gamers purchasing across PC, console, and mobile; independent developers (Shiny Shoe, Bithell Games, ACE Team, Urban Games, Creative Forge Games, Roll7, and others) seeking global publishing, marketing, and platform relationships; and entertainment IP holders (Lionsgate, Dark Horse Comics, Rebellion) seeking quality video game adaptations of their properties. Distribution is conducted entirely through digital channels with no disclosed physical retail presence. The company maintains a small staff (11–50 employees), a Discord community, social media presence on X/Twitter, a monthly newsletter, and press release distribution through gaming media. Leadership comprises CEO Brian Grigsby, founder Harry Miller, COO Paul Hanraets, and Head of Business Development and Publishing Amanda Kruse.

Name

Good Shepherd Entertainment

Legal name

Good Shepherd Entertainment

Website

https://goodshepherd.games

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Good Shepherd Entertainment is a Dutch video game publisher and subsidiary of Devolver Digital, publishing independent-developed titles across PC, console, and mobile, including licensed IP adaptations such as John Wick Hex and Hellboy Web of Wyrd. The company serves individual gamers, indie developers, and entertainment IP holders.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Good Shepherd publishes and sells video games across PC, console, and mobile platforms through digital storefronts. Games are sold as one-time purchases with various price points ($7.99-$39.99) depending on title and edition.
2. DLC and Expansions: The company generates additional revenue through downloadable content and expansions for published titles, such as Monster Train's 'The Last Divinity' DLC and 'First Class' bundled edition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Good Shepherd Entertainment is a Dutch video game publisher that acquires and publishes titles developed by independent studios. The company also adapts entertainment intellectual property (such as John Wick and Hellboy) into video games in partnership with IP holders like Lionsgate, Dark Horse Comics, and Rebellion. Published games are distributed globally across PC, console, and mobile digital storefronts.

Product overview

Good Shepherd Entertainment is a video game publisher offering a diverse portfolio of games across multiple genres. The core offerings include roguelike deck-builders (Monster Train and its expansions The Last Divinity and First Class), tactical strategy games (Hard West series, Phantom Doctrine), transport simulation games (Transport Fever series), and licensed IP adaptations (John Wick Hex, Hellboy Web of Wyrd). Additional titles span platformers (OlliOlli: Switch Stance, Atomik: RunGunJumpGun), survival adventures (The Eternal Cylinder), and roguelikes (Black Future '88, Demon's Mirror, Dicefolk). The company also partners with Rebellion to develop 2000 AD universe game adaptations. Games are distributed across PC platforms (Steam, Epic, GOG), consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo), and mobile. The portfolio emphasizes strategic depth, replayability, and unique gameplay mechanics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monster Train A strategic roguelike deck-building video game set on a train to hell, featuring three vertical battlegrounds and competitive multiplayer. For PC, Xbox, and mobile gamers.
• Monster Train: The Last Divinity Downloadable content expansion for Monster Train that adds the Wurmkin clan, new challenges, pact shards, and a new final boss. For owners of the base Monster Train game.
• Monster Train First Class Nintendo Switch bundle edition including the full Monster Train base game and The Last Divinity DLC, with bonus cards and cross-play multiplayer. For Nintendo Switch gamers.
• John Wick Hex Fast-paced action strategy game based on the John Wick film franchise featuring fight-choreographed tactical combat with time-based gameplay. For PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo gamers.
• Hellboy Web of Wyrd Roguelite action adventure with 3rd person combat created in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and Mike Mignola. For PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo gamers.
• Transport Fever 2 Transport simulation tycoon game spanning 1850 to modern day with over 200 vehicles across land, water, and air transport, featuring three story campaigns and modding tools. For PC and Mac.
• Transport Fever Railroad-focused tycoon game starting in 1850 where players build transport companies by constructing stations, airports, and harbors. For PC.
• Hard West Turn-based tactical western game set in a supernatural Wild West featuring poker card mechanics. For PC and Mac gamers.
• Hard West 2 Sequel turn-based tactics game set in the supernatural Wild West where players control a posse to catch the mysterious Ghost Train. For PC gamers.
• Phantom Doctrine Strategic turn-based espionage thriller set at the peak of the Cold War featuring covert operations, counterintelligence, and conspiracy gameplay. For PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
• The Eternal Cylinder Open world survival adventure game where players control a herd of creatures on an alien world threatened by a gargantuan rolling cylinder. For PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• OlliOlli: Switch Stance Award-winning skateboarding game compilation including OlliOlli and OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood with over 100 levels and 500 challenges. For Nintendo Switch.
• Black Future '88 Synth-punk roguelike shooter where players climb an ever-evolving procedural tower with an 18-minute time limit. For PC and Nintendo.
• ShowGunners Turn-based combat game set in a brutal reality TV game show of the future featuring hand-crafted levels with deadly traps. For PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
• Where The Water Tastes Like Wine Narrative-adventure game about traveling the American landscape, sharing stories, and surviving manifest destiny with hand-drawn illustrations and voice acting. For PC and Mac.
• Atomik: RunGunJumpGun 2D action platformer with two-button controls featuring a gravity-defying weapon for navigation through deadly traps. For PC, Mac, Nintendo, and mobile.
• Hard Reset Redux Cyberpunk classic first-person shooter definitive edition with enhanced visuals, new enemies, and the Cyber-Katana weapon. For PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• Demon's Mirror Roguelike deckbuilder combining deckbuilding and grid manipulation battle system, featuring over 200 cards and turn-based combat. For PC and mobile.
• Dicefolk Tactical roguelite adventure game where players wield magical dice and build a team of powerful Chimeras to stop a mysterious evil. For PC and mobile.
• Moroi Grimdark fairytale hack-n-slash game featuring frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative in a surreal fever dream world. For PC, console, Switch, and mobile.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple published titles have achieved commercial success with hundreds of thousands of players
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• RebellionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2023Good Shepherd Entertainment entered into a five-game deal with Rebellion to develop and publish video game adaptations based on stories from the 2000 AD universe, including iconic characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, ABC Warrior, as well as Roy of the Rovers and Battle Action. This is a significant co-development partnership for adapting Rebellion's extensive comic IP catalog.
• Devolver DigitalcoreOthersGood Shepherd is described as 'a Devolver Digital company' indicating a parent-subsidiary relationship. Devolver Digital is a well-known video game publisher and distributor.
• LionsgatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lionsgate to develop John Wick Hex, a game adaptation of the John Wick film franchise. Good Shepherd published the game in collaboration with Lionsgate's creative and stunt teams.
• Dark Horse ComicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dark Horse Comics and creator Mike Mignola to develop Hellboy Web of Wyrd, featuring an original story created in partnership with Dark Horse Comics.
• Shiny ShoecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Monster Train, a strategic roguelike deck-building card battler that became one of the company's flagship titles.
• Bithell GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for John Wick Hex, created in close collaboration with Lionsgate's creative and stunt teams.
• ACE TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for The Eternal Cylinder, an open-world survival adventure game published by Good Shepherd.
• Urban GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for the Transport Fever series, a successful transport simulation franchise published globally by Good Shepherd.
• Creative Forge GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Hard West and Phantom Doctrine, turn-based tactical games published by Good Shepherd.
• Roll7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for OlliOlli: Switch Stance, the award-winning skateboarding series brought to Nintendo Switch.
• Upstream ArcadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Hellboy Web of Wyrd, a roguelite action adventure game.
• Flying Wild HogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Hard Reset Redux, a cyberpunk first-person shooter.
• LEAP and Tiny GoulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partners for Dicefolk, a tactical roguelite adventure game.
• Be-Rad EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Demon's Mirror, a roguelike deckbuilder.
• Violet SaintminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Moroi, a dark fantasy hack-n-slash game.
• Super Scary SnakeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Black Future '88, a synth-punk roguelike shooter.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 505 Games: 505 Games is a global multi-platform video game publisher with a focus on indie and mid-market titles across PC, console, and mobile. They share Good Shepherd's approach of partnering with developers for global publishing distribution.
• Microids: Microids is a French video game publisher with a portfolio spanning adventure, simulation, and indie titles across PC and console. They share Good Shepherd's focus on strategy, simulation, and licensed IP adaptations (such as Microids' Asterix and Syberia franchises).
• Raw Fury: Raw Fury is an indie game publisher that works with developers to bring unique titles to market across PC and console platforms. Similar to Good Shepherd, they emphasize curation, multi-platform distribution, and partnership-driven publishing of indie games with distinctive mechanics.
• Team17: Team17 is a UK-based video game publisher with a long track record in indie publishing across genres including strategy, simulation, and action. Their portfolio breadth and multi-platform publishing model parallel Good Shepherd's, though at substantially larger scale (publicly listed).
• Annapurna Interactive: Annapurna Interactive is a prominent indie game publisher known for high-quality narrative, adventure, and creative indie titles. They share Good Shepherd's focus on curating distinctive indie experiences with strong developer relationships, though they skew more toward narrative-led titles.
• Devolver Digital: Devolver Digital is Good Shepherd's parent company and a leading indie game publisher. They share an identical business model of acquiring, funding, and publishing independent game studios globally, with similar genre breadth including roguelikes, strategy, and unconventional indie titles.
• Daedalic Entertainment: Daedalic Entertainment is a German video game publisher and developer known for adventure, strategy, and indie titles. They share Good Shepherd's European base and similar portfolio of strategy and narrative-driven indie games across PC and console platforms.
• Fellow Traveller: Fellow Traveller is an indie game publisher specializing in narrative, strategy, and simulation games across PC and console. They share Good Shepherd's curatorial approach and focus on distinctive, mid-size indie titles with strong developer partnerships.

Emerging players

• Dear Villagers: Dear Villagers (a Plug In Digital label) is an indie publisher focused on unique, high-quality games with strong artistic identity. They overlap with Good Shepherd in publishing indie titles across PC and console, though they are smaller and have a more focused scope.

Broad incumbents

• Thunderful Group: Thunderful is a Swedish games group encompassing development, publishing, and distribution. Their publishing arm shares Good Shepherd's indie publishing model, but operates at significantly larger scale with additional distribution and development arms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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