Nicalis, Inc.

Nicalis, Inc. at a Glance

If you browse PlayPile looking for a publisher with a history in the indie space, Nicalis is a company you will likely encounter. Based in the United States and active from 2000 through 2025, they have released 33 games on our platform. The majority of their work comes from their role as a publisher with 32 titles, while they developed only six of them directly. Their catalog spans three decades, showing a clear shift in activity. They released just three games in the 2000s before jumping to 20 releases in the 2010s and nine more in the 2020s. The company focuses heavily on Indie titles with 24 entries, followed by Adventure games at 21. Their output also includes a significant number of Arcade (12), Role-playing (11), and Platform (10) games. You will find their work on many systems, though PC Microsoft Windows is the dominant platform with 32 releases. Nintendo Switch follows with 22 titles, while PlayStation 4, Mac, and Linux also see substantial presence with 13, 12, and 9 games respectively. They have also supported older hardware like the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita, as well as mobile devices. Quality varies across their portfolio but leans positive overall. With an average IGDB rating of 75.9 from 24 rated titles, they have produced ten great games scoring 80 or higher. Thirteen others fall into the good range between 60 and 79. They have one mixed title and no poor releases according to current data. Their highest-rated works include The Binding of Isaac: Repentance at 92 and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth at 91.4. Other notable high scores belong to Ittle Dew 2+, Castle in the Darkness, and Cave Story+. However, their recent output shows some inconsistency. While they released titles like Cats Away and Toribash Next recently, Cave Story's Secret Santa received a score of only 60.1. Their bio mentions collaborations on games like VVVVVV and NightSky, confirming their long-standing relationship with the indie community.

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