Funcom

Funcom at a Glance

Funcom is a Norwegian studio founded in 1993 that has operated for over three decades. You can find their games listed on PlayPile, where they have released or published a total of 29 titles. The company works across many platforms, with PC being the dominant choice at 23 releases. They also have a presence on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with seven games each, while the Nintendo Switch holds four titles. Their catalog spans from older systems like the Sega Mega Drive to modern hardware including the Xbox Series X|S. The studio has seen changes in output volume over time. They released six games in the 1990s and another six during the 2000s. The 2010s marked their busiest period with 12 titles, while the 2020s have seen five releases so far. Their primary focus lies in adventure games, which make up 21 of their entries. They also handle a significant number of role-playing games and puzzle titles. Quality trends for Funcom are generally positive. The average IGDB rating across 16 rated titles sits at 74.1 out of 100. Their portfolio includes four great-rated games that scored above 80, alongside 12 good-rated titles falling between 60 and 79. There are no mixed or poor-rated games in their data set. The highest scores belong to early classics like The Longest Journey from 1999, which holds an 87, and Anarchy Online from 2001 with an 84.1. Recent efforts have maintained this standard, with Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden scoring 81.1 and the upcoming Dune: Awakening reaching 81. While the bio mentions large MMOs like The Secret World and Age of Conan, the specific data shows a strong leaning toward single-player adventure experiences. The studio employs about 130 people across offices in Norway, Canada, and the US. Their recent output includes Moons of Madness and Conan Exiles: Complete Edition, which received solid scores, though some newer releases like Aloft do not yet have user ratings listed.

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