505 Games

505 Games at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to understand the history of 505 Games, you will find a publisher founded in Italy in 2006 that operates globally with offices across seven countries. Their catalog on this site contains 183 games, though they have acted as a developer for only five of them while serving as the publisher for 182 others. This company has been active since 2002 and plans to remain so through 2026, releasing 59 titles in the 2000s, 79 in the 2010s, and 33 in the 2020s. Their output peaked during the 2010s before slowing down significantly in recent years. The company covers a wide range of genres, with Adventure titles leading at 59 releases, followed closely by Simulator games at 49. They also handle Shooters, Role-playing games, and Strategy titles, while maintaining a presence on platforms like PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo DS. Their most successful release is Stardew Valley: Collector's Edition from 2017, which holds a rating of 95 out of 100. Riviera: The Promised Land from 2002 also stands out with an 89.8 score. However, the average rating across their 99 rated titles is 63.5. This number reflects a mixed track record where only 11 games are considered great. The majority of their library falls into the good category with 55 entries, but there are also 27 mixed titles and 6 poor ones that drag down the overall average. Quality trends show inconsistency across their decades of work. While they secured high marks for Control in 2019 and Defense Grid 2 in 2014, many other releases receive lower scores. Recent projects like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers from July 2025 show promise with a 76.3 rating, and Blades of Fire from May 2025 scored an 82.7. Future releases scheduled for late 2025 and 2026 include Assetto Corsa Rally, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, and Nivalis. Their portfolio spans from early handheld games on the Nintendo DS to modern titles on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. While they publish a vast number of games across many genres, their average rating suggests that only a fraction of their catalog reaches the highest quality levels.

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