FreakZone

What FreakZone does

FreakZone Games is a privately held independent video game developer and publisher that has been actively releasing titles since at least 2012. The company develops retro-style platformers and licensed IP adaptations across Steam, Nintendo Switch eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Itch.io, with a portfolio of more than ten titles including original IP such as Spectacular Sparky, Knight Terrors, MANOS: The Hands of Fate, AWESOME Land, and Jump'n'Shoot Attack!, alongside licensed properties including the Angry Video Game Nerd series (in collaboration with Screenwave Media), The Rocky Horror Show Video Game (licensed from Interfishnet Ltd.), and Terror In The Corn (inspired by the Anderson Farms attraction and produced with A Bit Bot Media and Metal X Entertainment). No proprietary technology stack is disclosed, and products are built as standard one-time-purchase game titles without subscription or live-service components.

The company's business model is dual-tracked: direct revenue comes from one-time game sales across digital storefronts, and a secondary stream is generated by acting as a publisher for third-party indie developers under the 'FreakZone Games Presents' label (including Psycutlery by Eyes In Everything and the console version of Spark The Electric Jester 3 by Feperd Games). Distribution is enabled through both direct storefront publishing and partnerships with established indie publishers Nicalis and Screenwave Media. Customer segmentation is horizontal, targeting retro-gaming enthusiasts and gamers seeking licensed cult-classic adaptations on the consumer side, and indie developers seeking fairer console-publishing terms on the B2B side.

Name

FreakZone

Website

https://freakzonegames.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FreakZone Games is an independent video game developer and publisher creating retro-style platformers and licensed IP adaptations for Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox, while publishing third-party indie titles under the 'FreakZone Games Presents' label.

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Headquarters

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Stroud

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Sales: FreakZone Games generates revenue through direct game sales via digital storefronts including Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Itch.io. Games are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring subscription component.
2. Publishing Services: As a publisher for indie developers, FreakZone Games earns revenue by helping other small indie developers bring their games to consoles, taking a revenue share rather than requiring unfavorable contracts with large publishers.

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Core offering

FreakZone Games is an independent video game developer and publisher that creates and distributes original and licensed IP video games across digital storefronts including Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Itch.io. The studio also operates as a publisher under the 'FreakZone Games Presents' label, helping small indie developers bring their games to consoles without signing unfavorable deals with large publishers.

Product overview

FreakZone Games is an indie game developer and publisher offering a diverse portfolio of video games across multiple platforms including Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile devices. The portfolio spans original titles such as Spectacular Sparky (an action platformer featuring an intergalactic bounty hunter) and Terror In The Corn (a horror adventure), as well as licensed adaptations including The Rocky Horror Show Video Game and the Angry Video Game Nerd series. Additionally, FreakZone operates as a publisher for third-party indie developers through its 'FreakZone Games Presents' label, helping small developers bring games to consoles, as seen with Psycutlery and Spark The Electric Jester 3.

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Products and services

• Terror In The Corn A horror-themed adventure game where players navigate an endless cornfield under a pitch-black sky, inspired by the TERROR IN THE CORN attraction at Anderson Farms in Erie, Colorado. Targeted at horror game enthusiasts.
• The Rocky Horror Show Video Game A retro platform game adaptation of Richard O'Brien's legendary rock'n'roll musical, featuring 8-bit chiptune renditions of Rocky Horror's songs and classic platforming action. For fans of the musical and retro platformer enthusiasts.
• Spectacular Sparky An action-packed platform/shooter featuring Sparky, an intergalactic bounty hunter who can dash through obstacles, fire in any direction, and extend jumps using space-rabbit ears. For retro platformer fans.
• N.E.O.N.: Never-Ending Onslaught of Nerds A game jam collaboration where players take on the role of a cosplayer and influencer facing a never-ending onslaught of nerds. Collaboration with Screenwave Games and Howltide for Amaze Me Game Jam.
• Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe A definitive compilation combining Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures: Remassturd and Angry Video Game Nerd II: Reassimilated, featuring three retro game worlds and multiple playable characters. For fans of the AVGN series and retro platformers.
• Knight Terrors A blood-curdling demon-slashing action game where players control a mysterious suit of armor armed with a sword and blood-red wings, facing ghouls, flaming skulls, and horrors. For action game enthusiasts.
• Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation A classic NES-hard platformer where the Angry Video Game Nerd returns to save the world after a mysterious beam transforms reality into a video game. For fans of the AVGN series and retro platformers.
• Jump'n'Shoot Attack! A mobile game featuring Louise Lightfoot, the 'Master of Jumping and Shooting', on a mission to save the President of Earth 4 from evil space mutants; currently unavailable.
• Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures A 2D action game based on the AVGN's online series, featuring 10 levels of gameplay with multiple playable characters, power-ups, and cameos. For fans of the AVGN series and retro platformers.
• MANOS: The Hands of Fate A horror adventure game where players guide Mike through the haunted Valley Lodge, battling paranormal forces to find his missing family. For horror game enthusiasts.
• AWESOME Land A parody platform game where players help Manley recover his stolen motorcycle from evil aliens in the Nevada Desert. For retro platformer fans.
• Psycutlery A quirky story-driven console-styled platforming dramedy where players use a mind-controlled spork. Free and independent game made by Luke Tarlowe of Eyes In Everything, with Steam version published by FreakZone Games.
• Spark The Electric Jester 3 A high-speed 3D action platformer where Spark must overthrow his rival once again. Game developed by Feperd Games with console version published by FreakZone Games.
• FreakZone Games Presents (Indie Publishing Service) Publishing service that helps small indie developers bring their games to console platforms (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox), offering alternative terms to large publishers that take significant revenue cuts. Examples include published titles Psycutlery and Spark The Electric Jester 3.

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Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NicaliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNicalis served as publisher for FreakZone Games titles Spectacular Sparky (2021) and Knight Terrors (2017). Nicalis is a well-known indie game publisher that helps bring games to market on multiple platforms.
• Screenwave MediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScreenwave Media (formerly Screenwave Games) published FreakZone's Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (2020). Also collaborated on N.E.O.N.: Never-Ending Onslaught of Nerds game jam project in 2021.
• Screenwave GamesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Screenwave Games on N.E.O.N.: Never-Ending Onslaught of Nerds game jam for Amaze Me Game Jam 2021. FreakZone participated as featured characters in the game.
• HowltideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Howltide on N.E.O.N.: Never-Ending Onslaught of Nerds game jam for Amaze Me Game Jam 2021.
• Anderson FarmsminorOthersAnderson Farms in Erie, Colorado operates the TERROR IN THE CORN attraction which inspired FreakZone Games' Terror In The Corn video game (2025). The game is based on the acclaimed physical attraction.
• A Bit Bot MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Bit Bot Media partnered as a production entity on Terror In The Corn (2025), a game inspired by the Anderson Farms attraction.
• Metal X EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal X Entertainment partnered as a production entity on Terror In The Corn (2025), a game inspired by the Anderson Farms attraction.
• Eyes In Everything (Luke Tarlowe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuke Tarlowe of Eyes In Everything developed Psycutlery, a free and independent game published by FreakZone Games. This represents FreakZone's publishing services for indie developers under the 'FreakZone Games Presents' label.
• Feperd GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeperd Games developed Spark The Electric Jester 3, with FreakZone Games creating the console version. This represents FreakZone's publishing services for indie developers under the 'FreakZone Games Presents' label.
• Interfishnet Ltd.coreOthersInterfishnet Ltd. holds the rights to The Rocky Horror Show musical, which is the basis for FreakZone Games' The Rocky Horror Show Video Game (2024). Based on the musical 'Rocky Horror Show' © Interfishnet Ltd.

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