Grasshopper Manufacture

Grasshopper Manufacture at a Glance

Grasshopper Manufacture is a Japanese developer founded in 1998 by SUDA51 that has released 34 titles since 1999. Their catalog spans over two decades, with the most active period occurring in the 2010s when they released 16 games. The studio had only one release in the 1990s and five entries in the 2020s so far. They develop games for a wide range of systems including PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, iOS, Xbox One, Android, and Wii. Their primary focus lies in adventure games with 16 releases, followed by hack and slash or beat 'em up titles with 12 games. They also handle puzzle, shooter, visual novel, arcade, RPG, indie, sport, and music genres. The company maintains an average IGDB rating of 69.7 out of 100 across 21 rated titles. The quality of their work shows a pattern where most projects fall into the good category with 14 games scoring between 60 and 79. They have three great titles that score over 80, while four games received mixed ratings in the 40 to 59 range. There are no poor rated games in their history on this platform. The highest rated game is Romeo is a Dead Man from 2026 with a score of 82.2. Other highly rated entries include Flower, Sun, and Rain (2001) at 80.5 and No More Heroes (2007) at 80.4. Shadows of the Damned (2011) and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle (2010) also perform well with scores above 79. Recent releases like Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (2024) and No More Heroes III (2021) show consistent mid-range performance with scores in the low to high 70s. SUDA51 has directed or supervised almost all games produced by Grasshopper Manufacture. The studio is known for a specific style that sometimes leads critics to call them a "punk video game band." Their output has not slowed down significantly despite having fewer releases in the current decade compared to their peak years in the 2010s. Players browsing PlayPile will find a developer with a distinct identity who prioritizes unique action and adventure experiences over mass market appeal.

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