What 34BigThings does

34BigThings S.R.L. is an Italian video game development and publishing studio headquartered in Turin (Via Cassini 39, 10129 Torino) that develops premium PC and console games with occasional mobile distribution through Apple Arcade. Founded in 2013 by Valerio Di Donato alongside co-founders including Giuseppe Enrico Franchi, the studio built its reputation on the Redout anti-gravity racing franchise — a physics-driven successor to dormant classics such as F-Zero and WipeOut — and expanded into licensed IP development with Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (released February 2026). The studio also operates a long tail of original indie titles (Hyperdrive Massacre, Mars or Die!, Goat of Duty, Conglomerate 451: Overloaded, Otto, Super Inefficient Golf, Parallel) and functions as a publisher for third-party developers (Helheim by Not A Number). Core technology is built on Unreal Engine 4, supplemented by proprietary engineering such as an offline dynamic resolution scaler (90%–50% of native 4K on Xbox One X) and a physics-based floating/driving system. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across Steam, Epic, GOG, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade; pricing is one-time perpetual licenses at AA indie tiers (e.g., $14.99–$29.99 for Redout: Solar Challenge Edition). The company was acquired by Sweden's Embracer Group in November 2020 and integrated under Saber Interactive; co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired 100% of shares on April 17, 2026, returning it to privately held, founder-owned status. As of June 2026 it employs 70+ staff — making it Italy's second-largest independent studio — under Head of Studio Giuseppe Enrico Franchi with CFO Daniel Giagnorio on a streamlined board.

Name

34BigThings

Legal name

34BigThings S.R.L.

Website

https://34bigthings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

34BigThings is a Turin-based independent Italian video game studio developing and publishing premium PC and console titles, anchored by its award-winning Redout anti-gravity racing franchise, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, and a portfolio of indie games distributed via Steam, Epic, GOG, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Sales: Direct sales of premium video games through digital storefronts (Steam, Epic, GOG) and console platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
2. Apple Arcade Subscription: Redout: Space Assault available on Apple Arcade as a timed exclusive, optimized for Apple devices
3. Publishing Third-Party Games: 34BigThings publishes third-party developed games (e.g., Helheim by Not A Number) on Steam

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

34BigThings is an independent video game development and publishing studio that creates premium games for PC, console, and mobile platforms. Its core catalog centers on the Redout anti-gravity racing franchise and Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, alongside a broader portfolio of indie titles such as Hyperdrive Massacre, Goat of Duty, Mars or Die!, and Conglomerate 451: Overloaded. The studio also publishes select third-party developed games and distributes its catalog globally through major digital storefronts.

Product overview

34BigThings is an award-winning Italian video game studio based in Torino, Italy, that develops and publishes premium games across multiple platforms (PC, console, and mobile). The company operates a portfolio of distinct games rather than a unified platform architecture. The core products include the Redout franchise (Redout and Redout 2), which are anti-gravity racing games; Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, a post-apocalyptic vehicular combat roguelite; Redout: Space Assault, a space shooter spin-off; and various indie titles including Hyperdrive Massacre, Mars or Die!, Goat of Duty, Conglomerate 451: Overloaded, Otto, Super Inefficient Golf, Parallel, and Helheim. The studio also publishes third-party developed games and manages world-class IPs. The company regained full independence from Embracer Group in April 2026 and is now the second-largest independent video game studio in Italy with over 70 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Redout 2 Premium anti-gravity racing game and sequel to Redout, with high-speed racing (over 1,000 km/h), 36 unique racetracks in 10 locations, career mode, and competitive multiplayer for up to 12 players, targeted at PC and console racing game fans.
• Redout First internal IP from 34BigThings, a premium anti-gravity racing game with physics-based ship controls, 60 tracks across 12 environments, available in multiple editions (Enhanced, Lightspeed, Solar Challenge, Nintendo Switch) on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and GOG.
• Redout: Space Assault Single-player space shooter prequel to Redout, featuring starfighter combat, deep exploration, and roguelike elements, available on Apple Arcade (timed exclusive) and on PC and console platforms.
• Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Post-apocalyptic roguelite vehicular combat game and spin-off of the classic Carmageddon franchise, where players race to earn parts and upgrades while fighting rival gangs and zombie hordes, with NVIDIA DLSS 4 support. Available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
• Helheim Hack n' slash action game set in Norse mythology, published by 34BigThings and developed by Not A Number (NAN), a studio incubated in the 34BigThings building in Turin.
• Hyperdrive Massacre 80s-inspired local multiplayer arcade space combat game featuring 8 arenas, 16 space muscle cars, 9 power-up weapons, and 6 game modes for 1-4 players.
• Mars or Die! Strategic tower defense and roguelite combination game set on Mars, where players build bases, scout with explorers, and defend against increasingly aggressive alien hordes.
• Goat of Duty Fast-paced multiplayer first-person shooter where players control armed goats in 2-10 player deathmatch battles across quirky arena maps and game modes.
• Conglomerate 451: Overloaded Grid-based first-person cyberpunk RPG with roguelike elements, where players manage human clone agents with cyber implants and explore procedural dungeons across Story and Endless modes.
• Otto Balance-based platformer in which players guide Otto the hamster through 90+ levels across three worlds by manipulating side pulleys with Joy-Con or touch controls.
• Super Inefficient Golf Physics-based golf game where players attach and detonate mines to propel the ball into the hole across 18 levels with slow-motion mechanics.
• Parallel Stylish neon puzzle platformer in which players simultaneously control two characters in separate universes, with both single-player and cooperative co-op modes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 national and international awards for Redout franchise
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered former and core.

• Embracer GroupformerOthers · 17 April 2026Swedish conglomerate that acquired 34BigThings in November 2020. The studio was subsequently placed under Saber Interactive's guidance. In April 2026, co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired 100% of the company's shares, ending the partnership.
• Not A NumbercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 201834BigThings published Helheim, the debut title of Not A Number (NAN), a newborn game development studio incubated in the 34BigThings building and originated from former Event Horizon School in Turin.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saber Interactive: Multi-genre premium AA studio (formerly Embracer-owned, returned to founders in 2024) that operated 34BigThings under Saber Interactive's guidance from 2020–2026. Comparable size, premium pricing, and cross-platform release cadence.
• Codemasters: Specialist racing game publisher (DiRT, F1, GRID) acquired by EA. Directly comparable as a racing-focused premium studio shipping multi-platform titles with strong physics-based driving models, overlapping directly with Redout's positioning.
• Three Fields Entertainment: Small UK studio founded by ex-Criterion developers behind Dangerous Driving and Dangerous Golf. Closely comparable in size, racing/vehicular-combat focus, and premium indie pricing strategy.
• Coffee Stain Studios: Swedish premium indie/AA studio behind Deep Rock Galactic, Satisfactory, and Goat Simulator (published by 34BigThings-adjacent label). Comparable team size (~80 employees) and premium cross-platform positioning.
• Yacht Club Games: US indie studio behind Shovel Knight, shipping premium titles across PC and consoles. Directly comparable as a small, founder-led premium indie publisher with multi-platform distribution and a recognizable franchise IP.
• Sumo Digital: UK-based AA studio shipping premium multi-genre titles (Sackboy, Team Sonic Racing, Crackdown 3) for global publishers. Comparable multi-genre premium strategy and AA team scale.
• Housemarque: Finnish AA studio (Returnal, Resogun) now owned by Sony. Comparable premium AA positioning, console-first pedigree, and physics-driven gameplay expertise.
• Supergiant Games: US indie studio behind Hades, Bastion, and Transistor. Closely comparable as a small (~40 people) founder-led premium indie with a strong cross-platform release cadence and award-winning franchise.
• Playdead: Danish indie studio behind Limbo and Inside. Comparable premium single-IP-leaning indie with multi-platform distribution (PC, console, Apple Arcade) and founder-driven creative direction.

Broad incumbents

• Criterion Games: EA-owned Need for Speed and Burnout developer — the benchmark racing/physics studio that defines the genre 34BigThings targets. Overlaps technically and thematically but operates at AAA scale inside a major publisher portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/34bigthings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/34bigthings-srl

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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