Hound Picked Games
Hound Picked Games was born out of our love of discovering amazing indie games – original titles that we play and love, from passionate developers who share our values. As well as understanding what it takes to carry a game from an idea to a release date, we know what makes a great game. It’s an exciting time for players and developers, with indie games receiving critical acclaim and huge audiences all over the world. Let Hound Picked Games be your guide to the best games that you’re about to play.
Hound Picked Games at a Glance
Hound Picked Games is a United Kingdom based publisher founded in 2018 that operates exclusively in the publishing role. They have released nine titles on PlayPile, with zero entries where they served as the developer. The company has been active from 2017 through 2024, releasing three games during the 2010s and five games during the 2020s. Their catalog is heavily focused on PC for Microsoft Windows, where all nine titles are available. They also maintain a presence on Nintendo Switch with five releases, while their reach to other consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One remains limited to three and two games respectively. The studio specializes in indie games across a wide range of genres. Adventure is the most common category with seven titles, followed by Arcade with four entries. Their portfolio also includes puzzle, shooter, platform, role-playing, point-and-click, hack and slash, and fighting games. In terms of quality, their average rating sits at 73.4 out of 100 based on five rated titles. The breakdown shows a generally positive trend with two great scores above 80 and three good scores between 60 and 79. They have no mixed or poor ratings in the current dataset. Their highest-rated work includes Nairi: Tower of Shirin from 2018, which holds an 81.2 score, and its sequel Nairi: Rising Tide released in October 2024 with an 80 score. Other notable titles include HyperParasite from 2020 at 70 points and Dystoria from 2017 also at 70 points. Battle Princess Madelyn from 2018 sits slightly lower at 65.8. Recent activity shows a steady stream of releases, including Beku in early 2022, Dogfight in April 2023, and Abandonware in July 2023. The company claims to focus on original titles from passionate developers who share their values, aiming to guide players toward the best indie games available.
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