Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment at a Glance

Daedalic Entertainment is a German publisher and developer founded in 2007 with operations stretching from 2003 to at least 2026. The company has released 100 games on PlayPile, acting as the publisher for 91 of them and the developer for 31. Their catalog spans many platforms, with a heavy reliance on PC Microsoft Windows where 99 titles appear. They also support Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and several newer consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Mobile presence is minimal compared to their desktop focus, with only 11 iOS titles and three Android games in the database. The company's output grew significantly over time. They released five games during the 2000s before expanding to 55 titles in the 2010s. The 2020s have seen 35 releases so far, including recent entries like Bloodgrounds in late 2025 and several titles scheduled for 2026 such as Surviving Deponia and Woodo. Their genre focus is clearly on Indie games with 86 titles in that category, followed by Adventure games at 69. They also have a strong showing in Puzzle, Strategy, and Point-and-click genres. Quality varies across their library but leans toward the positive side. The average IGDB rating for their 68 rated titles is 68.8 out of 100. This score is supported by six great games rated over 80, which include Warpips from 2021, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun from 2016, and Rough Justice: '84 from 2023. The bulk of their portfolio consists of 55 good titles falling between 60 and 79. There are only six mixed ratings and a single poor rating in their history. Their top-rated releases often feature strong narratives, such as Chaos on Deponia and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth. Despite a long history of awards for adventure milestones like Edna & Harvey: The Breakout, the company has published some lower-quality third-party content over the years. They continue to develop new projects internally while managing a large external catalog. Their recent schedule shows a mix of established franchises and new IP targeting PC players in Europe and globally. While they claim to focus on engaging narratives, their average score suggests that not every release meets high standards, though their best work remains impressive.

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