Argonaut Games

Argonaut Games at a Glance

Argonaut Games has released 25 titles on PlayPile while operating as a developer for every single one of them. Only two projects show the publisher credit, yet the company managed to span from 1992 through 2025 despite being liquidated in late 2004 and ceasing operations in early 2007 according to its bio. This timeline suggests a long period of dormant or archival activity after the initial closure. Their output peaked in the 2000s with 12 games, followed by six releases in the 1990s. The 2010s and 2020s each contributed only one game to their catalog, indicating very limited recent production. The company worked across many platforms but focused heavily on PC Microsoft Windows with 12 entries and Xbox with 9 titles. PlayStation 2 appears 8 times in their list, while the original PlayStation had 6 releases. They also maintained a presence on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System with 5 games and the Nintendo GameCube with 4. Other platforms like the Sega Saturn, Super Famicom, Mac, and PlayStation 3 each hold just one slot. Their genre work is diverse but leans toward platformers with 14 games in that category. Adventure titles make up 10 entries, while shooters account for 5 games. They also touched on puzzle, racing, strategy, tactical, sport, hack and slash, beat 'em up, and real time strategy genres with smaller counts ranging from one to three each. Quality trends show a steady stream of acceptable work rather than masterpieces. The average rating across 15 titled entries sits at 63.3 out of 100. There are no great games rated above 80 in their history on this site. Eleven titles fall into the good range between 60 and 79, while four sit in the mixed category from 40 to 59. No titles dropped below 40. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos from 2025 holds the highest score at 75.5, followed by I-Ninja from 2003 at 73.7 and Disney's The Emperor's New Groove from 2000 at 72.7. Star Fox 2 from 2017 scored 66.2, while Catwoman from 2004 reached 64.7. Malice and Power Drome both came out in 2004 without listed ratings in the current data. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone from 2001 rounds out the top five with a score of 68.7. The original Croc game from 1997 sits at 69.4. Their work remains consistent enough to be playable but rarely breaks into the highest tier of critical acclaim.

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