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DeNA

Japan Founded 1999 Website

DeNA (pronounced “D-N-A”) develops and operates a broad range of mobile and online services including games, e-commerce and entertainment content distribution. Established in Tokyo in 1999 as a small startup with the launch of an online auction service, DeNA has continuously expanded its business portfolio. Since its founding, DeNA's culture has remained rooted in the idea of constantly embracing new challenges. Rather than sticking to a specific business domain, DeNA has evolved by launching one pioneering business after another, many of which have become major drivers of the company's growth.

DeNA at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile looking for information on DeNA, here is what the data shows. This Japanese publisher and developer has been active since 1999, though their game catalog on this site covers the period from 2011 to 2024. They have released a total of 20 games listed here, with twelve credits as a publisher and twelve as a developer. The company focuses heavily on mobile platforms, with 18 titles for iOS and 17 for Android. Only one game each exists for Mac and PC Microsoft Windows. Their output was much heavier in the 2010s, where they released 14 games. Activity slowed significantly in the 2020s with only five games listed so far. In terms of genre, Role-playing games make up the bulk of their portfolio with ten titles. They also have four Strategy games, four Adventure games, and three Card & Board Game entries. Other genres like Turn-based strategy, Music, Real Time Strategy, Hack and slash, MOBA, and Tactical appear in smaller numbers. Quality trends for DeNA on PlayPile are mixed to average. Their average IGDB rating sits at 62.1 out of 100 based on three rated titles. The breakdown shows no games scored as great or poor. Two titles fall into the good range, while one lands in the mixed category. World of Demons from 2021 holds their highest score at 70/100. Pokémon Masters EX (2019) sits at 60.2, and Pokémon Masters (2019) received a 56.2. Recent releases include Jump: Assemble in March 2024, Takt Op. Symphony in June 2023, and Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - A Hero's Bonds in September 2021. The company started as an online auction service in Tokyo before expanding into games and other entertainment content. Their catalog reflects a shift toward mobile-first RPGs and licensed properties over the last decade. While they have produced some well-received entries, their overall average rating suggests a consistent mid-tier performance rather than critical acclaim across their listed works.

20
Total Games
62.1
Avg Rating
2011
First Release
2024
Latest Release

Genre Breakdown

Role-playing (RPG)
34%
Strategy
14%
Adventure
14%
Card & Board Game
10%
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
7%

Platform Spread

iOS
18
Android
17
Mac
1
PC (Microsoft Windows)
1

Release Timeline

2010s
14
2020s
5

Rating Distribution

0
80-100
2
60-79
1
40-59
0
0-39