Revolution Software

Revolution Software at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile to find a publisher with a long history in point-and-click adventures, Revolution Software is a developer based in York, England that fits that description well. Founded in 1990 by Charles Cecil and three other partners, the studio has been active from 1992 through 2024. They have released 16 games on PlayPile as both a developer and publisher, showing a consistent output over more than three decades. Their catalog is heavily focused on adventure titles, with all 16 games falling into that genre. They also lean heavily into puzzle mechanics, appearing in 13 of their releases. The company shows a clear pattern in how their release schedule has shifted over time. The 1990s saw four games and the 2000s had five titles, which was their most productive period. However, the 2010s were quiet with only two releases before activity picked up again in the 2020s with four new games. Despite this fluctuation, their quality has remained steady. Out of 11 rated titles on PlayPile, they have zero poor or mixed scores. Four games received great ratings above 80, and seven others landed in the good range between 60 and 79. Their average score sits at 76.3 out of 100. Their most successful work centers around the Broken Sword series. Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror from 1997 holds their top rating at 83.4, followed closely by its remastered version and Shadow of the Templars Reforged released in late 2024. Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado also earned a high score of 80.6 in 2000. While they have expanded their platform reach to include PC, Mac, Linux, and various modern consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, their core audience remains on Microsoft Windows. Their recent output includes Beyond a Steel Sky from 2020, which received a 72.6 rating, showing that even their newer entries maintain a solid reception among players who prefer narrative-driven experiences.

Release Timeline

Rating Distribution