Game Arts

Game Arts at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to understand Game Arts, you will find a Japanese company that has been active since 1985. The studio has released 40 games on our platform, acting as the developer for 38 of them and the publisher for 11. Their catalog spans multiple decades, starting with six titles in the 1980s and peaking in the 1990s with 15 releases. Output slowed significantly in the 2000s with 12 games, dropped to five in the 2010s, and shows only two entries so far in the 2020s. This decline suggests a much smaller current production rate compared to their earlier years. Game Arts is best known for role-playing games, which make up 16 of their listed titles. They also have a strong presence in shooters with 10 games and adventure titles with another 10 entries. Their platform reach is heavily tied to older systems, with the Sega Saturn hosting eight of their games. They also have significant presence on PC through Microsoft Windows and DOS, as well as various PlayStation consoles including the PS2, PS3, PS4, and PSP. The company has worked with major partners like Square Enix and Bandai Namco. Some of their staff even contributed to the early development of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii. Quality trends show a generally positive reception across their 18 rated titles. The average IGDB rating sits at 73.8 out of 100. Six games are rated as great with scores above 80, while ten others fall into the good range between 60 and 79. Only two titles received mixed ratings in the 40 to 59 range, and none were rated poor. Their highest-rated works include Grandia HD Remaster from 2019 at 85.9, Lunar: Silver Star Harmony from 2009 at 83.8, and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete from 1998 at 83.2. More recent releases like the 2025 versions of Lunar 2 and Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete continue to build on these established series. The studio has also released vehicle simulation games like Silpheed: The Lost Planet and the Gungriffon line, which maintain their reputation in the shooter genre.

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