Red Dot Games
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- Headquarters—
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingSoftware
Red Dot Games firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Red Dot Games
- Legal name
- Red Dot Games : Game Development Studio
- Website
- https://reddot.games
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Red Dot Games industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Simulation Video Games
- NAICS
- Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sports/Racing Game Studios (MPAFAAAJ)
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Red Dot Games business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Game Sales: Revenue generated from sale of PC and console video game titles through digital distribution platforms. The Car Mechanic Simulator franchise represents their primary commercial releases.
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Red Dot Games product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Red Dot Games is an independent game development studio that develops and sells PC and console video games focused on simulation and racing genres. Its flagship offering is the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise (2014, 2015, 2018, 2021), a series of automotive repair, customization, and workshop management simulation games. The studio also develops co-branded racing and character-based titles under the Pluszaki Rozrabiaki and Wlatcy Moch brands.
Product overview
Red Dot Games is an independent game development studio that produces PC and mobile/console simulation and racing games. The company's core product line centers on the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise, which has released multiple major versions (2014, 2015, 2018, and 2021) - each offering automotive repair, customization, and workshop management simulation gameplay. Beyond the Car Mechanic Simulator series, the studio has developed various racing and character-based games including lowrider titles (Ride 'em Low, Lowrider Extreme), rally games (Rally Poland), and licensed children's games featuring Pluszaki and Wlatcy Moch characters.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 The latest installment in the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise - a PC and mobile simulation game where players repair, customize, and manage automotive workshops. Targeted at individual PC and console simulation gamers.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 A PC and mobile automotive repair and workshop management simulation game - predecessor to Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. Targeted at individual PC and console simulation gamers.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 An earlier version of the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise featuring automotive repair simulation gameplay. Targeted at individual PC and console simulation gamers.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 The foundational title in the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise, a PC and mobile automotive simulation game. Targeted at individual PC and console simulation gamers.
- Pluszaki Rozrabiaki Race A racing game featuring Pluszaki characters. Targeted at fans of the licensed Pluszaki Rozrabiaki brand.
- Ride 'em Low Lowrider-themed racing and customization game. Targeted at PC and console gamers interested in lowrider vehicle culture.
- Rally Poland Rally racing game based on the Polish rally event. Targeted at rally racing fans and Polish gaming audiences.
- Lowrider Extreme Extreme lowrider vehicle customization and racing game. Targeted at PC and console gamers interested in lowrider customization.
- Wlatcy Moch: Battle Arena Battle arena game featuring Wlatcy Moch characters. Targeted at fans of the licensed Wlatcy Moch brand.
- Wlatcy Moch: Magiczni Wojownicy II Second installment in the Magiczni Wojownicy series featuring Wlatcy Moch characters. Targeted at fans of the licensed Wlatcy Moch brand.
Companies that use Red Dot Games
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Red Dot Games technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Red Dot Games partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves4 records
Expansion highlights2 records
Red Dot Games competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations: Operator of the iRacing online motorsport simulation service. Comparable as a vehicle simulation business targeting racing enthusiasts, though operating a subscription/live-service model versus Red Dot's one-time-purchase approach.
- Codemasters: EA-owned developer of the DiRT, GRID, and F1 racing franchises. Comparable as an established incumbent in the racing simulation genre, offering broader AAA production values but operating in the same vehicle/racing simulation vertical.
- Polyphony Digital: Sony-owned developer of the Gran Turismo franchise, the largest racing simulation series. Comparable as a high-fidelity driving simulation developer with a much broader resource base and platform footprint.
Direct peers
- Slightly Mad Studios: Developer of Project CARS, a high-profile vehicle/racing simulation franchise. Comparable as a developer of racing simulation games spanning multiple platform releases with a strong enthusiast following.
- PlayWay S.A. Polish game developer and publisher listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange that publishes Car Mechanic Simulator titles developed by Red Dot Games and operates a similar portfolio model of small, indie-studio-developed simulation and niche games. Most directly comparable peer given shared Polish indie-publishing ecosystem and genre overlap.
- Milestone S.r.l. Italian racing game studio behind MotoGP, MXGP, and Hot Wheels Unleashed franchises. Comparable as a specialist developer focused exclusively on racing and vehicle-based simulation/entertainment titles for PC and console.
- Kunos Simulazioni: Italian studio behind the Assetto Corsa racing simulation franchise. Comparable as an independent-leaning developer focused on driving/vehicle simulation for PC and console, targeting enthusiast sim audiences in a similar vertical.
- BeamNG: Developer of BeamNG.drive, a soft-body vehicle simulation game for PC. Directly comparable as a vehicle/physics simulation title targeting enthusiast audiences on PC digital storefronts with a similar niche positioning to Car Mechanic Simulator.
- Image Space Incorporated: Developer of the rFactor series and professional motorsport simulation software (rFactor Pro). Comparable as a developer of high-fidelity driving simulation titles sold primarily through digital distribution to enthusiasts.
Emerging players
- Reiza Studios: Brazilian developer of rFactor-based and standalone racing simulations (Automobilista, Automobilista 2). Comparable as a smaller, independent-leaning racing sim developer distributing primarily through Steam with enthusiast-focused titles.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Red Dot Games funding detail
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Investors
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Red Dot Games M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Red Dot Games
What does Red Dot Games do?
Red Dot Games is an independent game development studio that develops and sells PC and console video games focused on simulation and racing genres. Its flagship offering is the Car Mechanic Simulator franchise (2014, 2015, 2018, 2021), a series of automotive repair, customization, and workshop management simulation games. The studio also develops co-branded racing and character-based titles under the Pluszaki Rozrabiaki and Wlatcy Moch brands.
Is Red Dot Games a public or private company?
Red Dot Games is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Red Dot Games founded?
Red Dot Games was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
How does Red Dot Games make money?
One revenue line is on record: game Sales.
Who are Red Dot Games's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, Codemasters and Polyphony Digital. Direct peers are Slightly Mad Studios, PlayWay S.A., Milestone S.r.l., Kunos Simulazioni, BeamNG and Image Space Incorporated. Reiza Studios is listed as an emerging player.
Does Red Dot Games have an API?
No public API is recorded for Red Dot Games.
What industry is Red Dot Games in?
Red Dot Games's product category is Simulation Video Games. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAFAAAJ, Sports/Racing Game Studios. Its NAICS code is 33993 and its SIC code is 7990.