Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to find publishers who focus on niche hobbies, you should look at Dovetail Games. Based in the United Kingdom, this company has been active since 2009 and plans to remain so until at least 2026. They have released a total of 53 games on the site, with a clear split between their work as a developer and publisher. The vast majority of their catalog consists of 48 simulation titles, which suggests they are not trying to appeal to every type of gamer. Their output grew significantly over time. They released only two games in the 2000s, jumped to 22 titles in the 2010s, and increased that number to 27 in the 2020s. Their platform strategy targets PC users first, with 46 of their games available on Microsoft Windows. They also have a strong presence on current generation consoles, releasing games for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Only three titles appear on the Nintendo Switch, and a single game is available on Meta Quest 2. The data shows they rarely touch genres outside of their core focus, with only six sports games and five strategy titles in their entire library. Quality control at Dovetail Games varies across their portfolio. Across the 11 titles that have received ratings on IGDB, the average score sits at 60.1 out of 100. The breakdown shows two great games, three good ones, and six mixed ratings. Their highest rated title is Train Sim World 2 from 2020 with a score of 86.8. Other well-received entries include Euro Fishing (2015) at 80, Train Sim World 4 (2023) at 79.2, and Train Sim World 3 (2022) at 77.8. These high scores belong to their flagship train simulation series. Recent releases show a different picture for some entries in the franchise. Train Sim World 5 launched in September 2024, followed by an expansion titled Manchester Airport Commuter in July 2025. The base version of Train Sim World 5 received a score of only 52 out of 100. Future titles include Metro Rivals: New York scheduled for December 2026 and Train Sim World 6 arriving in September 2025. This pattern indicates that while they have produced several acclaimed games, recent entries in their main series have struggled to match the quality of earlier installments.

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