What Playsoft Games does

Playsoft Games is a privately held mobile game development studio founded in 2004 and headquartered in Paris, France, with a second development studio in Gdańsk, Poland. The company operates a dual business model: (1) commissioned B2B game development services for tier-1 publishers and entertainment brands, and (2) proprietary IP publishing of its own mobile game titles. Its stated team size ranges from 50 to 100 employees across the two studios, and the leadership team comprises President Nicolas Bensignor, Head of Game Services Pierre Olivier Monteil, Head of Publishing Maxime Montasheri, and co-owner Bernard Prat. Founded by two gaming and technology enthusiasts, the company has accumulated twenty years of operating history and claims a portfolio of more than 70 social and mobile games created, 300+ titles converted across platforms, and 1,000+ games tested.

The core technical offering is end-to-end cross-platform mobile game development, anchored in Unity, Unreal Technologies, and Marmalade engines, with developer proficiency in more than ten programming languages including Objective-C, Swift, C#, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, ActionScript, Lingo, Python, PHP, and HTML5. Playsoft delivers the full production cycle — game design, development documentation, art design, programming, testing, and post-launch live operations — and supports distribution across iOS, Android, Windows Phone, BlackBerry, Samsung Apps (Bada), Facebook Gaming, and connected TV platforms. Named client relationships span EA, Konami, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Namco, Sega, Warner Bros, Disney, Adult Swim, Gameloft, Glu Mobile, Zynga, PopCap, THQ, Parrot, and Xilam, with notable franchise work including Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I (Sega), Pro Evolution Soccer ports (Konami), Avengers Initiative (Marvel/Disney), and Robot Unicorn Attack (Adult Swim). Proprietary titles include Blade Lords, Tour de France 2013/2014, Allianz Riviera (advergame), and Dobble.

The revenue model is split between professional services contracts negotiated per project with enterprise publishers (the primary stream) and freemium/transactional revenue from proprietary IP distributed via app stores and monetized through in-app purchases and virtual goods. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, all engagements are enterprise B2B, and no revenue figures, funding rounds, or external investment have been disclosed. The company is independent, founder-led, and operating without a disclosed parent or controlling institutional investor.

Name

Playsoft Games

Legal name

Playsoft

Website

https://playsoftgames.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Playsoft Games is a Paris-based, founder-led mobile game development studio founded in 2004 that provides end-to-end B2B game development, porting, and live operations services to tier-1 video game publishers (EA, Konami, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Namco) while publishing its own IP titles across iOS, Android, and connected TV platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Game Development Services

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & F2P Game Studios (MPAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Mobile game development
• Game porting services
• Cross-platform gaming
• Game development studio
• Live operations support

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Game Development Services: Commissioned development work for major publishers (EA, Konami, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Namco). Playsoft reconceives famous video game licenses for reference publishers, creates new titles, and provides full development cycle services including design, documentation, art design, programming, and testing.
2. Proprietary IP Publishing: Development and publishing of own game titles (Blade Lords, Tour de France, Money Drop) distributed via app stores. Revenue derived from in-app purchases and free-to-play monetization models.
3. Virtual Goods and Items: Sale of virtual currency, elements, tokens, and points within games. Users can purchase licenses for virtual elements using real currency or virtual currency (e.g., Facebook credits).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Playsoft Games is a mobile game development studio that provides end-to-end B2B game development services—including design, art, programming, porting, and live operations—for major publishers such as EA, Konami, Square Enix, Ubisoft, and Namco. The studio also develops and publishes its own proprietary and licensed game titles (e.g., Blade Lords, Tour de France, Oggy et les Cafards) distributed through mobile app stores. Combined, the company has produced 70+ social and mobile games, converted 300+ games across platforms, and tested 1,000+ games.

Product overview

Playsoft Games is a mobile game development studio founded in 2004 with studios in Paris and Gdańsk. The company creates games for tablets, smartphones, and social networks, offering both game development services for top-tier clients and developing their own IP titles. Their portfolio includes licensed games based on major franchises (Sonic, Tour de France, Oggy, Rabbids, Dobble, Masterchef, Avengers, Pro Evolution Soccer) as well as original titles like Blade Lords and Bladelords. They offer end-to-end development services including game design, art design, programming, and testing, with expertise across iOS, Android, and social platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Game Development Services End-to-end mobile game development service for enterprise publisher clients, covering game design, development documentation, art design, programming, quality assurance testing, and live operations support. Engagements are commissioned by major publishers such as EA, Konami, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Namco, Warner Bros, Disney, and Sega.
• Blade Lords (Bladelords - Fighting Revolution) Proprietary free-to-play fighting game published by Playsoft on the Apple App Store (also distributed on BlackBerry), where players select a side to defend or destroy the kingdom.
• Tour de France 2014 (Official Mobile Game) Official mobile game of the Tour de France 2014 developed by Playsoft, letting players relive the stages and conditions of the real race on iOS and Android.
• Oggy et les Cafards (Runner Game) Mobile runner game developed for Xilam based on the Oggy and the Cockroaches animated franchise, where players jump, roll, fly, and swing to crush cockroaches across levels.
• Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I mobile port developed by Playsoft, bringing enhanced classic Sonic gameplay to iOS.
• Avengers Initiative (Android) Android game based on Marvel's Avengers franchise in which players track down and defeat notorious villains, developed by Playsoft.
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 (Mobile Port) Mobile port of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 developed by Playsoft for iOS, Android, and Samsung Bada platforms.
• Robot Unicorn Attack Mobile port of Adult Swim's Robot Unicorn Attack runner game developed by Playsoft, featuring galloping, leaping, and dashing gameplay.
• Dobble (Spot it!) Mobile Adaptation Mobile and web adaptation of the Dobble (Spot it!) international best-selling board game with simple, accessible rules.
• Masterchef Mobile Game Mobile cooking game based on the Masterchef TV show, where players must prepare recipes within given time limits.
• Le Juste Prix (The Price is Right) Mobile Game Mobile game based on the Le Juste Prix (The Price is Right) TV show featuring price-guessing mini-games.
• AR.Drone Games (AR.FlyingAce, AR.Pursuit, AR.Free Flight) Trio of mobile augmented-reality games (AR.FlyingAce, AR.Pursuit, AR.Free Flight) developed by Playsoft for Parrot's AR.Drone consumer drone platform.
• Allianz Riviera Advergame Branded iOS and Android advergame developed by Playsoft to introduce users to the Allianz Riviera stadium.

Named customers21 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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.

• UnitycoreTechnology or IntegrationGame development engine partnership. Playsoft has extensive knowledge of Unity framework allowing rapid cross-platform game development and distribution. Playsoft programmers are trained and highly skilled in Unity, having worked on prestigious IPs for top-tier publishers.
• Unreal TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationGame development engine partnership providing access to Unreal engine capabilities for game development. Playsoft has worked extensively with Unreal Technologies for top-tier publishers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keywords Studios: Largest pure-play B2B provider of technical and creative services to the video games industry, including game development, porting, QA, and localization. Competes directly with Playsoft for publisher-outsourced mobile dev and porting work.
• Virtuos: Major co-development and art services partner to AAA publishers, with deep mobile and cross-platform porting expertise. Closely comparable to Playsoft on co-dev, porting, and live operations for mobile titles.
• Saber Interactive: Global game developer and co-development studio providing full-cycle development, porting, and live ops support to major publishers, including mobile titles. Comparable to Playsoft as a multi-shore outsourced mobile dev partner.
• Sumo Digital: UK-headquartered game development services group offering co-dev, full development, and porting services to publishers across mobile, console, and PC. Direct competitive overlap with Playsoft's B2B services model.
• Pingle Studio: Game co-development and porting studio with offices in Eastern Europe, focused on Unity/Unreal-based cross-platform work. Comparable scale and service offering to Playsoft, with similar cost-base positioning.
• Lemon Sky Studios: Game art and co-development studio providing art production, porting, and full development to publishers including AAA mobile titles. Overlaps with Playsoft on porting, art services, and live ops.
• Testronic: Specialized QA and game testing services provider to publishers and developers. Directly comparable to Playsoft's stated 1000+ games tested capability and QA-focused service line.

Regional players

• Vivid Games: Poland-based mobile game developer and publisher, headquartered near Playsoft's Gdańsk studio. Comparable as a Central European mobile game studio, though focused on self-published F2P titles rather than pure services.

Broad incumbents

• Gameloft: Global mobile game developer and publisher with broad internal capability, and an existing Playsoft client. Larger incumbent operating across mobile development, porting, and IP publishing.
• Ludia: Mobile-focused game developer owned by FremantleMedia North America, building licensed and original mobile titles. Comparable mobile game publishing and development activities, and an existing Playsoft client.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Playsoft_Games
• Facebookfacebook.com/Playsoft.Polska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/playsoft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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