Movie Games

What Movie Games does

Movie Games S.A. is a Poland-based video game publisher and developer founded in 2016 by Mateusz Wcześniak, Aleksey Uchański, and Maciej Miąsik (a key developer of The Witcher). The company is listed on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ticker MOV) since January 2023, having migrated from the NewConnect market, and operates through a group of wholly-owned subsidiary studios including Road Studio, True Games Syndicate, Pixel Crow Games, Detalion Games, Image Games, LifeSim Games, Mill Games, Goat Gamez, and Mov.gs. Headquartered at Wernyhory 29A in Warsaw, the company employs 11–50 staff and operates as a global publisher with distribution across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and VR platforms.

The company's core product portfolio centers on simulation and adventure games, with the Drug Dealer Simulator franchise serving as the flagship IP — Drug Dealer Simulator 2 has sold 300,000 units on Steam since its July 2024 release, with console versions launching in April 2026, and Drug Dealer Simulator 3 in production. The portfolio also includes Gas Station Simulator, Alaskan Road Truckers, MythBusters: The Game (under Discovery license), the Lust for Darkness / Lust from Beyond adventure series, The Beast Inside, Brewpub Simulator, and Beyond Sunset. Notable licensing and publishing partnerships include Microsoft Corporation (console publishing of the DDS franchise), Netflix/Narcos (trademark license for DDS2), Discovery (Mythbusters), Humble Bundle, Carbon Studio, and Platige Image.

Movie Games generates revenue primarily through one-time license sales of video games across PC and console platforms, supplemented by downloadable content (DLC) expansions. The company serves two primary segments: global video game consumers (PC and console gamers seeking simulators, adventure titles, and indie games) and indie game developers seeking global publishing infrastructure and platform access. Strategic priorities include expanding the Drug Dealer Simulator IP universe, executing up to ten productions annually via internal teams, and pursuing console expansion through Microsoft partnership relationships.

Name

Movie Games

Legal name

Movie Games Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://moviegames.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish video game publisher founded in 2016 and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange main market, developing and publishing simulation and adventure titles including the Drug Dealer Simulator franchise across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Publishing

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy/4X/Management Game Studios (MPAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Video game publishing
• Indie game development
• Simulation games
• Console game publishing
• PC game distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Primary revenue from sale of video games across PC and console platforms including Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Revenue generated from both full-game purchases and downloadable content (DLC) expansions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Movie Games S.A. is a global video game publisher and developer that creates, acquires, and publishes video games across PC (Steam) and console (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch) platforms. The company operates a family of internal studios producing simulations, adventure/horror, strategy, and action titles, anchored by the Drug Dealer Simulator franchise and supplemented by licensed-IP titles such as MythBusters: The Game.

Product overview

Movie Games S.A. is a Polish global video game publisher listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, operating as a publisher and investor in the gaming industry. The company publishes and develops simulation games (Drug Dealer Simulator series, Gas Station Simulator, Alaskan Road Truckers), adventure games (Lust for Darkness series, The Beast Inside), and licensed titles (MythBusters: The Game). The portfolio includes both internally developed titles and games from third-party developers published under the Movie Games umbrella. The company maintains a family of studios including Mov.gs, Road Studio, and True Games Syndicate, with a strategy focused on expanding its IP portfolio, particularly the Drug Dealer Simulator universe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mov.gs: Developer-focused platform under the Movie Games family
• Road Studio
• True Games Syndicate

Products and services

• Drug Dealer Simulator A simulation game where players manage a drug dealing operation, featuring open-world gameplay and business management mechanics, targeted at PC and console gamers interested in simulator genres.
• Drug Dealer Simulator 2 Sequel to Drug Dealer Simulator with expanded gameplay features, DLC (Casino), Narcos trademark licensing, and multi-platform console publishing through a Microsoft Corporation agreement; targeted at the same global simulator-gamer audience as the original.
• Gas Station Simulator A simulator game in which players run and manage a gas station, including vehicle services and day-to-day business operations, targeted at PC and console simulation-game fans.
• MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator An officially licensed game adaptation of the Discovery Channel's MythBusters TV series that lets players conduct experiments, targeted at fans of the franchise and casual PC/console gamers.
• Alaskan Road Truckers A trucking simulation game set in Alaska featuring truck driving and logistics management, targeted at PC and console simulation-game enthusiasts.
• Lust for Darkness An adventure horror game with mature themes featuring exploration and narrative-driven gameplay, distributed on PC and Nintendo Switch and targeted at adult horror/adventure audiences.
• Lust from Beyond (incl. M Edition) Adventure game expanding on the Lust universe's themes and gameplay, including the M Edition with enhanced mature content, targeted at adult adventure/horror audiences on PC.
• The Beast Inside A horror adventure game with historical mystery elements published by Movie Games, targeted at PC horror/adventure audiences.
• Brewpub Simulator A simulator game focused on running a brewpub establishment, targeted at PC simulation-game fans.
• Beyond Sunset An adventure/action title released on Steam as part of Movie Games' ongoing development pipeline, targeted at PC adventure-game audiences.
• Global video game publishing services (Mov.gs Publisher Page) Publishing services for indie game developers seeking global market access, console certification support, and distribution across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and VR platforms, delivered via the Mov.gs developer onboarding platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drug Dealer Simulator 2 sold 300,000 units since Steam release

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 January 2025Movie Games signed an agreement with Microsoft Corporation for console publishing of Drug Dealer Simulator 2. The partnership was further expanded with Drug Dealer Simulator 1 also being published on Xbox platforms through this Microsoft relationship.
• Netflix (Narcos trademark)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 15 November 2021Movie Games entered into an agreement for trademark licensing of 'Narcos' for use in Drug Dealer Simulator 2 game, expanding the game's brand appeal.
• Platige Image S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Letter of intent signed with Platige Image S.A. for cooperation in computer game creation, combining Movie Games publishing expertise with Platige's visual expertise.
• Humble Bundle Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Close cooperation agreement signed between Movie Games and Humble Bundle Inc. for expanded partnership in game distribution.
• Carbon Studio S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Close cooperation agreement with Carbon Studio S.A. for game development collaboration.
• Iron VR S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Agreement for game production with Iron VR S.A., expanding VR game development capabilities.
• Humble Bundle Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Distribution agreement with Humble Bundle Inc. for The Beast Inside game along with GOG Sp. z o.o., providing alternative digital distribution channels.
• Discovery (Mythbusters)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2018Licensing agreement with Discovery for 'Mythbusters' brand to create MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator, a game adaptation of the Discovery TV series.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Techland: Major Polish game developer (Dying Light, Dead Island) with global multi-platform publishing. Comparable as a Polish-headquartered publisher developing and self-publishing open-world games for PC and consoles, though substantially larger than Movie Games.

Broad incumbents

• CD Projekt S.A. Largest Polish video game company and owner of CD Projekt Red (The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077) and GOG.com. Comparable as a Polish-headquartered game publisher on the WSE with global multi-platform distribution, though significantly larger and focused on AAA titles.

Regional players

• People Can Fly: Polish game developer (Outriders, Bulletstorm) listed on the WSE after a 2021 IPO. Comparable as a Polish-headquartered game developer/publisher operating globally across console and PC platforms, though focused on AAA shooters.
• CI Games S.A. Polish video game developer/publisher listed on the WSE producing action, shooter, and RPG titles. Comparable as a WSE-listed Polish publisher with multi-platform releases, though oriented toward larger-budget action games rather than simulators.

Emerging players

• Draw Distance S.A. Polish indie game developer/publisher listed on the NewConnect market producing horror and narrative titles. Comparable as a smaller Polish public game publisher pursuing multi-platform indie releases, though with a thematic focus on horror.
• Vivid Games S.A. Polish mobile and multi-platform game developer/publisher listed on the WSE (moved from NewConnect). Comparable as a smaller Polish public game publisher with cross-platform releases, though primarily mobile-focused.

Direct peers

• 11 bit studios S.A. Polish game developer and publisher listed on the WSE known for publishing third-party and internally developed titles. Comparable as a WSE-listed Polish publisher with multi-platform releases and a mix of original and licensed IP.
• PlayWay S.A. Polish video game publisher listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange with a similar model of producing multiple simulator and indie titles through a network of internal studios. Direct comparator given overlap in genre (simulators), distribution strategy, and WSE listing.
• Bloober Team S.A. Polish video game developer/publisher listed on the WSE producing narrative and horror-adventure titles (e.g., The Medium, Layers of Fear). Comparable given WSE listing, console publishing strategy, and a portfolio spanning multiple horror/adventure IP.
• Forever Entertainment S.A. Polish video game publisher listed on the NewConnect market (later WSE) focused on remakes and multi-platform releases of established IP. Comparable as a Polish public game publisher pursuing console and PC distribution of licensed and original titles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MovieGamesSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgP29b2knEN5bp53eTE45xw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/movie-games-sa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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