What AN Games does

AN Games is a South Korean mobile game developer and self-publisher specializing exclusively in the strategy and 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) genre. Founded in 1999 as ASTRONEST Co., Ltd. and rebranded in 2010, the company has evolved through web strategy games (1999–2011) and 3D MMORPG (2003) before narrowing its focus to mobile strategy games from 2012 onward. Its current portfolio includes ASTRONEST (sci-fi strategy), ASTROKINGS (sci-fi 4X galactic survival), AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide (4X with bending mechanics, launched 2023), and PROJECT MK (fantasy 4X, in development). The company maintains self-publishing capabilities that span game development, global service operations, and user acquisition (UA) marketing, distributing titles directly through Apple App Store and Google Play Store across North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan. This end-to-end control is the company's stated differentiator, enabling direct player engagement and data-driven optimization without intermediary publisher margins.

The company addresses global mobile gamers seeking strategy and 4X gameplay experiences, with no enterprise customers and a fully consumer-facing model. Revenue is generated through mobile game sales across iOS and Android platforms, with monetization mechanics implied to follow standard free-to-play or premium mobile game models (no specific pricing is publicly disclosed). AN Games operates as a privately held single-studio entity headquartered in Pangyo, Seongnam — South Korea's 'Silicon Valley' technology corridor — and was certified as a 'Global Small-Giant Company' by the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups in 2018.

In 2022, AN Games entered into a strategic investment and M&A contract with US-based Tilt Point, indicating external validation and a potential ownership or distribution alignment with a US strategic partner. The company's strategic posture is one of focused genre specialization with controlled global self-publishing, rather than aggressive multi-vertical expansion. With no disclosed headcount, revenue, or institutional investment beyond Tilt Point, AN Games presents as a focused, mid-scale mobile strategy studio with a clear niche positioning but limited public transparency on financial scale.

Name

AN Games

Legal name

AN Games Co., Ltd.

Website

https://angames.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AN Games is a South Korean mobile game developer and self-publisher specializing in strategy and 4X games. It designs, develops, and globally distributes titles including ASTRONEST, ASTROKINGS, and AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide on iOS and Android.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Strategy Games

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB), Game & In-App Content Stores (BPAMADAC)

Keywords

• Mobile strategy games
• 4X sci-fi games
• Mobile game development
• Self-publishing games
• Global mobile gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Game Sales: AN Games generates revenue through mobile game releases including strategy games available on iOS and Android platforms. The company operates on a self-publishing model, controlling the full value chain from development to customer acquisition.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

AN Games is a South Korean mobile game developer and self-publisher that designs, develops, and globally publishes strategy and 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) mobile games. The company operates a portfolio of sci-fi and fantasy strategy titles such as ASTRONEST, ASTROKINGS, and AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide, distributed worldwide through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with end-to-end self-publishing capabilities spanning game development, global service operations, and user acquisition marketing.

Product overview

AN Games is a South Korean mobile game developer and self-publisher specializing in sci-fi and fantasy strategy games. The company operates a portfolio of mobile strategy games including ASTRONEST (sci-fi strategy), ASTROKINGS (sci-fi 4x strategy), AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide (4x strategy), and PROJECT MK (fantasy 4x strategy in development). The company maintains self-publishing capabilities encompassing game development, global service operations, and UA marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASTRONEST: Sci-fi strategy game franchise
• ASTROKINGS
• AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide
• Cosmic Kingdoms
• Galactic Heroes
• Astro&Girls
• PROJECT MK

Products and services

• ASTRONEST Sci-fi strategy mobile game featuring space warfare and empire-building gameplay mechanics, distributed globally on iOS and Android.
• ASTROKINGS Sci-fi 4X strategy mobile game focused on galactic survival and conquest, distributed globally on iOS and Android.
• AVATAR LEGENDS: Realm Collide 4X strategy mobile game featuring avatar bending mechanics in a fantasy sci-fi universe, distributed globally on iOS and Android.
• PROJECT MK Fantasy 4X strategy mobile game in development with planned future release.
• Cosmic Kingdoms Mobile strategy game globally launched in 2012 on iOS and Android.
• Galactic Heroes Mobile game globally launched in 2013 on iOS and Android.
• Astro&Girls Mobile strategy game launched in 2015 in Japan and Taiwan on iOS and Android.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gameloft: Gameloft is a global mobile game developer and publisher with a broad portfolio including strategy titles distributed across iOS and Android. Comparable to AN Games as a multi-region mobile self-publisher, though operating at much larger scale.
• Com2uS: Com2uS is a Korean mobile game publisher (Summoners War) with global distribution and self-publishing capabilities. Comparable to AN Games as a Korean mobile-first publisher with established global titles.
• FunPlus: FunPlus is a global mobile strategy/4X publisher (King of Avalon, State of Survival) with self-publishing and in-house UA capabilities. It is the most direct global competitor to AN Games in the cross-region mobile 4X strategy genre.
• Scopely: Scopely is a major mobile game publisher (Stumble Guys, Monopoly GO) with globally distributed titles and a self-publishing platform. Comparable to AN Games as a mobile-first, multi-region self-publisher, though broader in genre.
• Kabam: Kabam develops and publishes mobile strategy RPGs (MARVEL Contest of Champions, Disney Mirrorverse) distributed globally. Comparable to AN Games as a mobile strategy/RPG self-publisher targeting global audiences.
• Machine Zone (MZ): Machine Zone is a mobile strategy/4X publisher (Game of War, Mobile Strike, Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire) known for heavy UA spend. Directly comparable to AN Games in the mobile MMO/strategy genre and global self-publishing approach.
• IGG: IGG publishes mobile strategy games globally (Lords Mobile, Doomsday: Last Survivors) and operates a self-publishing model with worldwide distribution. Closely comparable to AN Games in genre, self-publishing posture, and global UA scope.
• Netmarble: Netmarble is a Korean-headquartered mobile and PC game publisher with global strategy/4X titles (Lineage 2 Revolution, Marvel Future Fight). Comparable to AN Games as a Korean mobile game publisher with worldwide publishing reach.

Emerging players

• None Specific (representative: InnoGames): InnoGames is a European mobile and browser strategy game developer/publisher (Forge of Empires, Tribal Wars) with self-publishing capabilities. Comparable to AN Games in the strategy genre specialization and mid-sized self-publisher profile.

Regional players

• Tilting Point: Tilting Point is a US-based mobile game publisher and AN Games' 2022 strategic investment and M&A partner. It is a regional counterpart in the mobile publishing ecosystem and a direct channel for AN Games' titles into Western markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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