Amazon Games

Amazon Games at a Glance

Amazon Games operates as a division of the online retail giant Amazon, having entered the video game market in 2012. While the company has been active since that year, its published output on PlayPile is concentrated entirely within the current decade. The data shows nine games released between 2021 and 2027, with no titles listed from previous years. This recent focus results in a catalog of 13 total entries, where the company acts as publisher on 12 projects and developer on only three. The platform strategy heavily favors personal computers, with 11 of their titles available on Microsoft Windows. Consoles also see significant presence, specifically Xbox Series X|S with seven releases and PlayStation 5 with six. A single game appears on web browsers, indicating a limited mobile or casual focus compared to their PC and console efforts. Genre diversity is notable across the portfolio. Adventure games lead the count with six titles, followed by role-playing games and puzzles at four each. The remainder includes platformers, arcade games, hack and slash beat em ups, racing, sports, strategy, and MOBA titles. Quality metrics for Amazon Games show mixed results based on available data. Two rated titles sit in the good range between 60 and 79 points, with an average IGDB score of 72.5. There are no great rated games above 80, nor are there any poor or mixed ratings recorded in this dataset. New World: Aeternum from 2021 holds a score of 71.2, while Throne and Liberty released in 2023 achieved the highest rating of 73.8. These scores suggest the publisher can deliver solid experiences but has yet to achieve critical acclaim with high praise. Looking toward the future, the company has several titles scheduled for release through 2027. Upcoming projects include Tomb Raider: Catalyst in late 2027 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis in late 2026. Earlier releases on the schedule involve Angry Birds: Flock Party and two versions of King of Meat arriving in October 2025. This pipeline suggests a continued reliance on established franchises like Tomb Raider alongside original IP, though the output volume remains relatively small for such a large corporation.

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