MBC CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT LTD

What MBC CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT LTD does

MBC Creative Entertainment Ltd is a privately-held UK indie video game publisher and creative studio, headquartered in London with a stated focus on the Shoot 'em up (SHMUP) and Visual Novel genres. The company describes a dual mission of producing its own titles while enabling other indie creators through publishing support. Founding date is not publicly disclosed — the supplied record shows a 2025 copyright notice on the company website but activity (game releases) starting in February 2024 — and no headcount, ownership, or institutional backing is disclosed.

MBC's catalogue consists of five titles released between February and December 2024 — Foss Park (psychological horror), Singularity Strike (narrative-driven SHMUP), Geometry Siege 2099 (danmaku boss rush), Abstract Code (SHMUP/Visual Novel hybrid), and D.O.M.E (one-button SHMUP built for the One Button Game Jam) — all distributed free of charge on Steam and Itch.io. Two additional titles, Zaxtron EXPLUS and Nebula Force, are listed as upcoming. Beyond publishing, MBC sells two service lines: a Game Publishing offering (development funding, marketing, multi-platform distribution, creative feedback, analytics tools) and a Professional Play Testing and Quality Assurance offering (gameplay testing, bug tracking, performance optimisation, compliance testing). The company also publishes three proprietary developer tools — FFMPEG Script Generator, SHMUPCreator Generator, and SHMUP DPS Calculator — targeted at indie SHMUP creators.

The stated revenue model is marketplace-style revenue-share with developers plus project-based professional services revenue from QA and play testing; all consumer titles are free, and pricing for both publishing and QA services is described as custom quotation with no public tiers. Distribution today is limited to Steam and Itch.io, with stated (but not yet shipped) capability for console and mobile. Creator-side relationships include indie developer RUOK, whose titles account for a meaningful share of MBC's published catalogue, and composer Filippo Game Audio (associated with Vampire Survivors among other titles) who is producing the soundtrack for Zaxtron EXPLUS. There is no evidence in the supplied data of AI/ML capabilities, certifications, regulatory milestones, awards, or M&A activity.

Name

MBC CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT LTD

Legal name

MBC Entertainment Ltd

Website

https://mbcentertainment.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MBC Creative Entertainment Ltd is a UK-based indie game publisher focused on the Shoot 'em up (SHMUP) and Visual Novel genres, publishing free titles on Steam and Itch.io and offering publishing and QA services to indie developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indie Game Publishing

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Indie Game Studios (MPAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Indie game publishing
• Shoot em up games
• Visual novel games
• Game publishing services
• Play testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Publishing Services: MBC Entertainment generates revenue by publishing indie games, providing funding, marketing, distribution, and creative support services to indie developers. The company monetizes through revenue share arrangements with developers, funded by game sales and platform distributions across Steam, Itch.io, and future console/mobile releases.
2. Play Testing & QA Services: Professional services revenue from providing play testing and quality assurance services to game developers. Services include comprehensive gameplay testing, bug tracking, performance optimization, and compliance testing for various platforms and regions. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MBC Entertainment is an indie game publisher specializing in the Shoot 'em up (SHMUP) and Visual Novel genres. The company publishes its own games free-to-play on Steam and Itch.io, and provides publishing services (development funding, marketing, distribution, creative support) along with professional play testing and QA services to independent game developers. It also offers free developer tools (FFMPEG Script Generator, SHMUPCreator Generator, SHMUP DPS Calculator) to the indie developer community.

Product overview

MBC Entertainment Ltd is a UK-based game publisher specializing in the Shoot 'em up (SHMUP) and Visual Novel genres. The company portfolio includes published games: Foss Park (psychological horror, December 2024), Singularity Strike (narrative SHMUP, October 2024), Geometry Siege 2099 (danmaku boss rush, November 2024), Abstract Code (SHMUP/Visual Novel hybrid, February 2024), and D.O.M.E (single-button SHMUP, December 2024). Upcoming releases include Zaxtron EXPLUS and Nebula Force. Beyond publishing, MBC offers Game Publishing services (funding, marketing, distribution, creative input, analytics tools), Play Testing & QA services, and free developer tools (FFMPEG Script Generator, SHMUPCreator Generator, SHMUP DPS Calculator).

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Products and services

• Foss Park Psychological horror game set in a mysterious psychiatric facility where players take on the role of a troubled patient confronting their past through psychological tests and interactions with the elusive Doctor. Features ten main endings and numerous hidden secrets. Released free on Steam.
• Singularity Strike Stylized narrative-driven shoot 'em up (SHMUP) with a unique control method combining directional arrows and mouse controls. Features four unique weapons, five levels, and a sci-fi narrative set in the GN-z11 Galaxy. Released free on Steam and Itch.io.
• Geometry Siege 2099 Danmaku boss rush score-attack experience featuring 10 challenging bosses. Players use spreadshot, laser weapon, and geometry bomb. Multiplier resets on death but bombs preserve it. Released free on Itch.io with an Extreme Edition also available.
• Abstract Code SHMUP and Visual Novel hybrid where players assume the role of CODE KNIGHT. Features a 45-minute Story Mode, Caravan Mode score attack, and an apartment with Juke Box and Gallery. Released free on Steam.
• D.O.M.E (Diesel Operated Murder Engine) Innovative single-button shoot 'em up created for the One Button Game Jam. Players pilot a diesel-powered train war machine through waves of enemies using only the Z button to shoot and move. Released free on Itch.io.
• Zaxtron EXPLUS Retro-style shoot 'em up featuring 6 distinct weapons with alternate fire modes, multiple game modes (Normal, Hard, Boss Rush, Space Monsters), and an original soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio. Announced as coming soon with Steam wishlist.
• Nebula Force FPS-style space shooter where players act as a Void Trooper investigating an alien vessel, recovering three keys and defeating the Alien Admiral. Episode Alpha (demo) is available on Itch.io.
• Game Publishing Services Comprehensive game publishing services for indie developers, including development funding, marketing and promotion, multi-platform distribution (PC, consoles, mobile), creative input and feedback, and analytics-based management tools. Developers retain creative ownership while MBC handles the business and operational side through revenue share arrangements.
• Play Testing & QA Services Professional play testing and quality assurance services for video games, including comprehensive gameplay testing, real gamer feedback, balancing adjustments, detailed bug tracking, performance optimization, and compliance testing across platforms and regions. Priced on a custom quotation basis.
• FFMPEG Script Generator Free developer tool that generates FFMPEG scripts for game developers, assisting with video encoding and media processing tasks. Differentiated by ease of use and implementation.
• SHMUPCreator Generator Free specialized developer tool for creating shoot 'em up (SHMUP) game content, tailored for indie developers in the genre. Differentiated by domain specialization.
• SHMUP DPS Calculator Free calculator tool for SHMUP game developers to calculate and optimize damage-per-second metrics for game balancing. Differentiated by domain specialization.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Filippo Game AudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilippo Game Audio is a composer who created the original soundtrack for Zaxtron EXPLUS. Filippo Game Audio has worked on notable titles including Vampire Survivors, Hill Climb Racing, and LEGO Hill Climb Adventures. This is a creative collaboration for game audio production.
• RUOKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUOK is an independent game developer who has created multiple games published by MBC Entertainment including Nebula Force, D.O.M.E, and Abstract Code. The relationship involves MBC Entertainment providing publishing services (funding, marketing, distribution) while RUOK provides game development and design expertise.

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Devolver Digital: Devolver Digital is one of the most prominent indie game publishers globally, funding and distributing indie titles across PC, console, and mobile. It is directly comparable to MBC as both operate as publishers (not just developers) serving indie creators with marketing, distribution, and funding support.
• Raw Fury: Raw Fury is an indie-focused publisher working with independent developers across PC and console, providing funding, marketing, and distribution support. Comparable to MBC in being a boutique publisher that selectively signs indie projects rather than operating a large internal studio.
• Akupara Games: Akupara Games is an indie publisher funding and distributing titles from independent developers across PC and console. Comparable to MBC in operating a boutique publishing model aimed at small indie studios.
• Finji: Finji is an indie game publisher and developer (Night in the Woods, Tunic) that funds and markets titles from independent creators. Comparable to MBC in operating as a small, developer-friendly publisher with a curated catalog.
• tinyBuild: tinyBuild is an indie publisher and developer that funds and markets indie titles across platforms (Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper). Closely comparable to MBC's publishing-plus-development model and its focus on multi-platform indie distribution.
• Team17: Team17 is a long-established UK-based indie game publisher (Worms, Overcooked) with global multi-platform distribution and developer funding programs. Highly comparable to MBC in business model — funding, marketing, QA, and distribution for indie developers — and overlapping geography (UK).
• Secret Mode: Secret Mode is a UK-based indie game publisher (owned by Sumo Group) offering funding, marketing, QA, and distribution for indie developers. Directly comparable to MBC in geography and indie publishing model.
• Annapurna Interactive: Annapurna Interactive is a publisher specializing in artistically distinctive indie games (Outer Wilds, Stray, Cocoon). Comparable to MBC in selectively curating niche, design-led indie titles and providing funding plus marketing support to indie creators.

Emerging players

• Playism: Playism is an indie-focused publisher and digital storefront known for releasing niche Japanese and Western indie titles including SHMUPs and experimental games. Comparable to MBC on the SHMUP and niche-genre indie publishing side.
• Sekai Project: Sekai Project is a publisher specializing in Visual Novel and Japanese-style narrative games, including localization and distribution. Highly comparable to MBC on the Visual Novel side of its dual-genre focus.

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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