MicroProse

MicroProse at a Glance

MicroProse appears on PlayPile as a publishing company founded in 2019 when David Lagettie purchased various intellectual properties, including the branding itself, from Cybergun. While the brand originally operated from 1989, the data for this specific entity shows an output of 41 total games with 40 titles listed under its name as a publisher and only 7 where it acted as developer. The company has maintained activity across four decades, though its recent history is far more active than its earlier years. The 2020s alone account for 22 releases, compared to just one game in the 1980s and one in each of the 1990s through 2020s prior to this revival. Their catalog leans heavily toward simulation and strategy genres. Simulator titles make up 22 entries, followed by Strategy with 19 games. They have also published 13 Indie games, 8 Tactical games, and 8 Adventure games. The platform distribution shows a strong focus on PC with Microsoft Windows hosting 36 of their releases. DOS appears on 6 games, while Mac and Linux each hold 3 titles. Support for modern consoles like the Nintendo Switch is limited to just two games, and newer hardware such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S each have a single entry. Quality ratings across their six rated titles show an average score of 76.8 out of 100. The breakdown includes three great titles scoring over 80, two good titles between 60 and 79, and one mixed title in the 40 to 59 range. There are no poor-rated games in this sample. Their highest rated release is Forgotten but Unbroken from 2024 with a score of 94 out of 100. Magic: The Gathering from 1997 scored 86.7, and CrossOver: Roll For Initiative (2024) reached 80. Ground Branch from 2018 sits at 79.9, while B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th (2000) holds a 70. The company has announced several upcoming releases scheduled for late 2025 and early 2026. These include Death by Scrolling in October 2025, Neyyah in September 2025, Harpoon Classic '97 in August 2025, Strategos in January 2026, and F-22: Air Dominance Fighter in February 2026. Their initial titles as a revived publisher included Second Front, Sea Power, and Task Force Admiral, which aligns with their focus on military simulation games.

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