Galaxy Games

What Galaxy Games does

Galaxy Games is a privately-held independent video game publisher founded in 2001, operating with a team of 16 employees and distributing titles primarily through Nintendo's digital storefronts. Its catalog spans multiple casual genres including fishing (Fishing Sim World), bowling (Strike! Ten Pin Bowling), coloring (Comic Coloring Book), racing (Aqua Moto Racing, Snow Moto Racing), and simulation (Everdream Valley, Harvest Life, Cast Away), with most titles published on Nintendo Switch.

The company's flagship product is Yum Yum Cookstar, launched August 2024, a cooking simulation game developed by OrangeBall Creative that features 70+ recipes (including unicorn-themed and vegetarian options), four difficulty modes, rhythm-based minigames, daily challenges, and curated invitational tournaments. Notable production elements include writing by National Lampoon writers, an award-winning soundtrack composed by Nile Rodgers, and three fully voice-acted judges. The game supports multiple input methods (Touch, Motion, and traditional controller), and is designed for family-friendly, casual play.

Galaxy Games generates revenue through one-time license sales of its games via digital storefronts such as the Nintendo Switch eShop, targeting casual gaming consumers and families. Marketing is conducted primarily through social media influencer collaborations (notably a 2022 partnership with TikTok creator Lala Sadii) and built-in social sharing features. The company shows no disclosed funding history, ownership structure, or management team details in available sources.

Name

Galaxy Games

Legal name

Galaxy Games

Website

https://galaxygames.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galaxy Games is an independent video game publisher founded in 2001 that distributes casual and family-friendly titles — including the cooking game Yum Yum Cookstar — primarily through Nintendo's digital storefronts, targeting mass-market casual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Video Games

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Game Publishing & App Game Stores (BPAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Casual video games
• Cooking simulation games
• Nintendo Switch games
• Video game publishing
• Family-friendly gaming

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Galaxy Games generates revenue through one-time purchase video game sales distributed via digital storefronts such as Nintendo Switch eShop. Players buy the game outright to access all content including recipes, game modes, and customization features.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Galaxy Games is a video game publisher that develops and distributes casual, family-friendly video games for Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Its flagship product, Yum Yum Cookstar, is a cooking simulation game featuring 70+ recipes, multiple difficulty modes, rhythm-based minigames, and voice-acted judges. The company also publishes a back catalog of titles including Fishing Sim World, Strike! Ten Pin Bowling, Comic Coloring Book, Everdream Valley, and others across multiple genres.

Product overview

Galaxy Games operates as a game publisher/distributor offering multiple titles across various genres. The primary product is Yum Yum Cookstar, a cooking game developed by OrangeBall Creative (the creators), featuring 70+ recipes, multiple game modes, and voice acting. The portfolio also includes various other game titles such as Fishing Sim World, Strike! Ten Pin Bowling, Comic Coloring Book, Cabela's: The Hunt, Bass Pro Shops: The Strike, Party Arcade, Aqua Moto Racing, Snow Moto Racing, Everdream Valley, Super Sports Ball, Shred!, Harvest Life, and Cast Away distributed through their platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yum Yum Cookstar A cooking simulation game for Nintendo Switch where players stir, fry, chop, and bake their way through 70+ recipes in a competition hosted by Chef Yum Yum. Targets casual gamers and families with accessible difficulty levels, rhythm-based minigames, and comedic judge commentary.
• Fishing Sim World A fishing simulation video game published by Galaxy Games, distributed through Nintendo's digital storefronts.
• Strike! Ten Pin Bowling A casual ten-pin bowling video game published by Galaxy Games for Nintendo Switch, distributed via the Nintendo Store.
• Comic Coloring Book A coloring book-style video game published by Galaxy Games for Nintendo Switch, distributed via the Nintendo Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ unique recipes available for players to master

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lala SadiiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2022TikTok creator Lala Sadii, a 19-year-old social media personality, agreed to collaborate with Galaxy Games to promote Yum Yum Cookstar on Nintendo Switch. Lala Sadii, who grew up playing Nintendo and loves to cook, was involved in the game's marketing campaign as a brand ambassador and influencer.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• QubicGames: Polish indie game publisher with a deep Nintendo Switch catalog of casual titles. Closely comparable to Galaxy Games in size, platform focus, and casual/family-friendly content orientation.
• Perp Games: UK-based indie game publisher specializing in Switch physical and digital releases. Comparable to Galaxy Games as a small Switch-focused publisher with diverse casual titles.
• Nighthawk Interactive: Small independent video game publisher focused on Nintendo Switch digital and physical game distribution. Highly comparable in size, scope, and platform focus to Galaxy Games' Switch publishing business.
• PM Studios: Small independent game publisher with Nintendo Switch titles spanning action, fighting, and casual genres. Comparable in scale and Switch platform focus to Galaxy Games.
• Maximum Entertainment: Mid-tier video game publisher (formerly Maximum Games) with a Switch-focused casual and family-friendly catalog. Comparable to Galaxy Games in target market, platform emphasis, and casual genre focus.
• Sometimes You: Small independent publisher with a large catalog of budget Switch and console titles. Comparable to Galaxy Games in size, casual content orientation, and platform focus.
• Merge Games: UK-based indie publisher with a broad catalog of Switch titles spanning casual genres. Comparable to Galaxy Games in Switch platform focus and casual/family-friendly game portfolio.
• Team17: Established indie game publisher behind the Overcooked cooking game franchise, a direct genre competitor to Yum Yum Cookstar. Team17 is significantly larger but shares Galaxy Games' focus on family-friendly Switch titles and indie publishing economics.

Broad incumbents

• Devolver Digital: Larger independent game publisher with a deep Switch catalog (Hotline Miami, Fall Guys, Enter the Gungeon). Operates in the same indie publishing space as Galaxy Games but at significantly greater scale and with a more diversified portfolio.
• THQ Nordic: Major video game publisher with a Switch presence across multiple genres. While much larger and more diversified than Galaxy Games, THQ Nordic overlaps in the Switch publishing and casual game categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investments

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