Neowiz

Neowiz at a Glance

Neowiz is a South Korean studio established in 1997 that has grown into a significant player across multiple decades. While their output started slowly with only one game released in the 2000s, they became much more active in the following years. The company published seven titles during the 2010s and shifted into high gear for the 2020s, releasing nineteen games between 2020 and 2025. Their catalog currently holds 29 entries on PlayPile, with 27 listed under their publishing arm and ten where they acted as the developer. The company covers a broad range of genres but shows a clear preference for Adventure titles, which make up fifteen of their releases. Role-playing games follow closely with eleven entries, while Indie projects account for ten titles. Their portfolio also includes six Music games, six Strategy games, and smaller collections of Tactical, Platform, Simulator, Shooter, and Arcade titles. Neowiz targets a wide variety of hardware, though PC remains their primary focus with 21 games on Microsoft Windows. Mobile platforms are also strong targets, featuring ten Android games and nine iOS releases. They have expanded to consoles like Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and newer hardware such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Quality trends show a mix of results depending on the specific release. Across nine rated titles, the average score sits at 68.9 out of 100. The breakdown reveals three great games that scored above 80, four good titles in the 60 to 79 range, one mixed entry, and one poor title below 40. Their most successful recent works include Sanabi from late 2023 with a score of 87.6 and Lies of P from the same year at 84.8. Brown Dust II also performed well with an 83.8 rating in 2023. Earlier efforts like DJMax Respect V reached 78.6, while Shape of Dreams released in September 2025 scored 79.9. Recent activity shows a steady stream of new content. Heroes Wanted arrived in June 2024, followed by Oh My Anne in March 2024 and Konjiki no Gash Bell!!: Friends of Eternal Bonds in January 2024. The company continues to operate through 2025, maintaining its presence in both the indie space and larger production efforts.

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