PID Games

PID Games at a Glance

You might have noticed PID Games appearing frequently in the indie space since they launched in 2020. This French publisher operates as a division of Plug In Digital with an editorial approach distinct from their sibling label, Dear Villagers. They focus on supporting partner studios by offering custom service options that do not require them to surrender intellectual property rights. Their model includes late-stage production funding and classic publishing across global markets, along with porting services for specific platforms. PID Games has released 18 titles since their inception, all within the last four years. Every single one of these releases is published rather than developed in-house. The company targets a broad range of genres but leans heavily toward indie adventure and puzzle games. Their catalog also contains significant numbers of arcade, strategy, platformer, shooter, turn-based strategy, card and board game, and role-playing titles. They distribute their games across almost every major gaming system, with PC availability being universal across all 18 releases. Nintendo Switch sees strong representation with 8 ports, while Mac, PlayStation 5, and Android each hold four or more titles in their lineup. The quality of their output varies noticeably depending on the specific title. They have achieved two highly rated games that score above 80 out of 100. Gravity Circuit from 2023 stands out with a score of 89.9, and Vernal Edge also released in 2023 secured an 85 rating. However, their portfolio includes mixed results as well. Machinika Museum from 2021 received a score of 50.7, which falls into the mixed category. The average rating across their three rated titles sits at 75.2, suggesting they generally aim for solid experiences but do not consistently hit high marks with every release. Recent activity shows they are still active as they put out Let Me Out in August 2024. Before that, they released SeaOrama: World of Shipping in late 2023, followed by Lempo, An Ankou, and Roto Force throughout the summer of 2023. While their output is entirely contained within the 2020s, they have established a steady rhythm of bringing diverse games to players on PC and consoles without claiming ownership of the underlying creative work.

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