Kiz Studios

What Kiz Studios does

Kiz Studios is a private game development studio founded in 2007, operating as a DBA subsidiary of You42, Inc., with offices in Cumming, Atlanta, and Charleston. The studio develops and publishes cross-platform video games for iOS, Android, Amazon Appstore, PlayStation 4, and the open web. Its catalog spans more than thirteen titles across genres including PvP action battlers (Might & Mayhem), console titles (Trans-Galactic Tournament on PS4), rhythm games (Duel Beats), idle RPGs (Heroes of Havoc), and casual puzzles, with Wonky Ship having received Apple "Best of 2015" recognition. The studio also holds proprietary 3D MotionView™ motion-activated gesture technology positioned for use in mobile, tablets, advertising, gaming, and TV applications, and offers third-party game development services.

The business operates a freemium consumer model combining virtual currency sales, in-app purchases, and in-app advertising, distributed through major app marketplaces and console storefronts. For Might & Mayhem specifically, monetization and worldwide publishing are handled by European Games Group AG, providing outsourced distribution capability for the studio's lead PvP title. Leadership is headed by Ashley Johnson as Managing Director and COO, with the broader team drawing on prior experience at Activision, Codemasters, EA, and Sumo Digital. The company maintains COPPA compliance for its under-13 audience footprint.

Name

Kiz Studios

Legal name

You42, Inc.

Website

https://kizstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kiz Studios is a private game development studio and You42, Inc. subsidiary that develops and publishes 13+ freemium cross-platform games for mobile, console, and web, with proprietary motion-gesture technology and B2B game development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Gaming

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Service & MMO Game Studios (MPAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Mobile game development
• Free-to-play games
• Cross-platform gaming
• In-app purchases
• Console game publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cumming

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Virtual Currency and In-App Purchases: Players can purchase virtual currency bundles with real money through Kiz's online store. Virtual currency can also be earned through gameplay tasks and promotional campaigns. In-app purchases enable access to special game content and features.
2. In-App Advertising: The company displays advertising within apps using proprietary or third party ad serving technologies including cookies, clear GIFs, web beacons, tracking pixels and other technologies to collect information and serve targeted ads.
3. Premium Game Content (Might & Mayhem): For Might & Mayhem Battle Arena specifically, European Games Group AG handles the worldwide marketing including delivery of virtual game currency and other fee-based game contents. Kiz Studios provides the free game while the publisher manages premium content monetization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kiz Studios is an independent game developer that designs, develops, and publishes free-to-play cross-platform video games across mobile (iOS, Android), console (PlayStation 4), and web. Its portfolio includes 13+ titles spanning PvP battlers, stealth adventure, idle RPG, rhythm battle, puzzle, and word games, monetized through in-app purchases of virtual currency and in-app advertising. The studio also licenses its proprietary 3D MotionView™ motion-gesture technology and provides external game development and live-ops services.

Product overview

Kiz Studios is a game development company that publishes a portfolio of mobile and console games across multiple genres. Their product lineup includes Might & Mayhem (a cross-platform PvP battler), Trans-Galactic Tournament (PlayStation 4 exclusive), and numerous mobile titles including Wonky Ship (Apple Best of 2015), Little Bigfoot (stealth adventure), Heroes of Havoc (idle RPG), Duel Beats (rhythm battle), Dash Galactic (sci-fi co-op), Inklings (word game), Critter Escape (stealth puzzle), Jiggle Watts (arcade puzzle), Go Boom! (arcade smasher), Halos (matching game), and Chuck the Muck. The company also offers proprietary 3D MotionView™ motion-activated gesture technology and provides game development services to external clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Might & Mayhem: Arcade-style battle strategy game with live PvP battles and epic single-player quests
• Trans-Galactic Tournament
• Wonky Ship
• Chuck the Muck
• Halos
• Jiggle Watts
• Critter Escape
• Heroes of Havoc: Idle Adventures
• Dash Galactic
• Duel Beats
• Inklings
• Go Boom!
• Little Bigfoot

Products and services

• Might & Mayhem Cross-platform arcade-style battle strategy game with live PvP battles and single-player quests. Players assemble teams of wizards, bandits, knights, goblins, robots, and monsters; published worldwide by European Games Group AG for premium content.
• Trans-Galactic Tournament (TGT) Free-to-play action-packed multiplayer battler designed and optimized for PlayStation 4, featuring 4v4 online matches, multiple game modes, and collectable champions with unique abilities.
• Wonky Ship Frenetic space puzzler in which players pilot a spacecraft to outmaneuver a plasma-fueled black hole; featured by Apple in 'Best of 2015' apps.
• Little Bigfoot Epic 3D stealth adventure game where players rescue a mythical bigfoot species from hunters, hounds, and secret agencies.
• Duel Beats Competitive VS beat rhythm battle game for mobile in which players tap and swipe to musical rhythms to inflict damage on opponents in multiplayer battles.
• Dash Galactic Free-to-play sci-fi action adventure with real-time 3-player co-op and a 6-player PvP battle mode where players defend space stations and attack TOXON strongholds.
• Heroes of Havoc: Idle Adventures Idle RPG combining clicker control with 3D graphics; players send heroes into battle, earn loot while away, collect over 50 heroes, and compete in online PvP.
• Inklings Word game in which players spell words using falling letter-filled ink droplets to feed candy to cute Inkling characters, with multiplayer and offline modes.
• Critter Escape Stealth-based adventure game with over 120 unique levels where players escape a secret research facility as a test specimen, navigating maze-like corridors while avoiding guards.
• Jiggle Watts Arcade puzzle game featuring cute jelly jigglers; match-3 and puzzle hybrid with over 90 levels, friend assist feature, and endless play mode.
• Go Boom! Fast-paced endless arcade smasher where players blast through Boom Town; features VS mode with up to 9 players, 70+ colorful characters, and explosive gameplay.
• Halos Fast-paced matching game in which players slide circular Halos toward their matching rings before they shatter; features musical rhythm gameplay and global leaderboards; celebrating over 100,000,000 colors matched by players.
• Chuck the Muck Mobile game available on iOS and Google Play in which players fling the muck.
• Game Development Services Full-scale video game and entertainment development services offered by an experienced team; services include development across console, PC, and mobile platforms, live-ops support, lifecycle management, and community/marketing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000,000+ colors matched in Halos game
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Games Group AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean Games Group AG serves as the worldwide publisher for Might & Mayhem Battle Arena (except for free provision). EGG handles the marketing of fee-based game content including virtual currency and other premium in-game purchases. Data sharing with EGG is limited to Might & Mayhem Battle Arena product. EGG is based in Munich, Germany.
• You42 Inc.coreOthersYou42 Inc. is the parent company of Kiz Studios (dba Kiz Studios). You42 is an Atlanta-based entertainment company operating in video game, music, sports, and digital video markets. Kiz Studios is described as a subsidiary of You42 Inc.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halfbrick Studios: Independent mobile and cross-platform game developer known for Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. Closely comparable to Kiz as a multi-title, freemium mobile-first studio with established IP and a similar team-size footprint.
• Outfit7: Developer of the Talking Tom franchise and other casual mobile titles. Comparable as a multi-game, freemium, family-friendly mobile studio with global distribution through major app stores.
• Fingersoft: Finnish mobile studio behind Hill Climb Racing. Comparable as a mid-sized, multi-game mobile developer focused on casual/freemium titles distributed via global app stores.
• Rovio Entertainment: Mobile-first game developer (Angry Birds franchise) with multi-title portfolio and freemium monetization. Comparable product model and distribution footprint, though larger scale.
• Seriously: Mobile game developer (Best Fiends) operating free-to-play live-service titles. Directly comparable as a multi-game freemium mobile studio with global distribution.
• PikPok: New Zealand-based developer of mobile and cross-platform games including console titles. Comparable as a multi-platform, multi-genre indie studio shipping freemium and premium titles.
• PlaySimple: Mobile-focused casual game publisher specializing in word, puzzle, and trivia games. Directly comparable in genre mix (e.g., Inklings) and freemium mobile distribution.
• Tactile Games: Danish mobile developer behind Lily's Garden and similar casual titles. Comparable as a multi-game, freemium, mobile-first studio with genre specialization similar to Kiz's puzzle lineup.
• Noodlecake Studios: Mobile game developer and publisher with a portfolio across multiple casual genres. Comparable as a small-to-mid studio shipping multi-title freemium mobile games.

Broad incumbents

• Zynga: Large-scale mobile and social game publisher with a broad casual portfolio. Comparable genre mix (puzzle, word, match) and freemium model, though at materially larger scale and capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/kizstudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/officialkizstudios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiz-studios

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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