Rainy Frog

Rainy Frog at a Glance

Rainy Frog is an independent publisher founded in 2013 near Tokyo, Japan. The company operates by connecting developers globally with audiences in Japan and vice versa. Their catalog on PlayPile contains 21 titles released between 2016 and 2025, with the vast majority of their work focused on publishing rather than developing. They have only one game listed as a developer while acting as the publisher for all 21 entries in their database. Their output is heavily concentrated on puzzle games, which make up 11 of their total releases, followed by arcade titles with 8 games. Other genres like adventure, shooter, and simulator appear less frequently. The company has prioritized console platforms above all else. They have released 18 games on the Nintendo Switch and 5 on PlayStation 4, while their presence on PC is limited to 6 titles. This strategy shows a clear preference for handheld and home consoles over mobile or web browsers, where they have only two or fewer releases per platform. Quality varies significantly across their portfolio. The average IGDB rating stands at 71.1 out of 100 based on six rated titles. Most of their work falls into the good range with four games scoring between 60 and 79, but they also have one mixed title that scored in the low 40s. Their strongest performers include 80's Overdrive from 2017, which holds a score of 86.9, and Mekorama from 2016 with a 79.5 rating. However, recent releases show a troubling trend. Spy Drops launched in July 2025 with a score of only 40, indicating a drop in quality compared to their earlier hits. The volume of their output has shifted over time. They published 14 games during the 2010s but slowed down considerably in the 2020s with only 7 releases so far. Despite this slower pace, they continue to release titles like Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons and Night Slashers Remake recently. While they have maintained a steady presence on the Nintendo Switch, their latest entries suggest inconsistent performance levels compared to their peak years between 2016 and 2017.

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