2K Games

2K Games at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to understand 2K Games, you will find a publisher based in the United States that has been active from 1994 through 2024. While the company lists itself as developing only three titles out of its 112 entries on this platform, it operates as the primary force behind these releases. The output volume shifted significantly over time. They released just two games in the 1990s before expanding to 30 titles in the 2000s. Their most productive era was the 2010s with 62 games, followed by a drop to 17 releases in the 2020s so far. Their catalog spans many genres but leans heavily toward shooters, which account for 42 of their total games. Adventure titles make up 31 entries, while strategy and simulation rounds out the top four with 30 and 28 games respectively. They also have a strong presence in sports with 23 releases. Platform availability is broad, with PC being the dominant system for 81 of their titles. Consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation 4 each host around 40 games, while newer hardware like the PlayStation 5 has 18 entries. Mobile reach extends to iOS with 17 games. The quality record shows a majority of good results but includes some notable highs. Across 70 rated titles, the average IGDB score sits at 71.4 out of 100. The rating breakdown reveals 16 great titles and 44 that are good. There are 10 mixed scores, yet no poor ratings appear in their history. High points include Sid Meier's Civilization IV from 2005 with a score of 90.2 and BioShock from 2007 at 89.6. More recent work like LEGO 2K Drive scored 72.8, while WWE 2K23 reached 77.3 in early 2023. The publisher also released NFL 2K Playmakers in April 2024. This data suggests a consistent track record of delivering playable products with occasional standout hits rather than a history of failure or inconsistent quality.

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