Stainless Games Ltd.

Stainless Games Ltd. at a Glance

Stainless Games Ltd. operates from Newport on the Isle of Wight and has been active since 1997. This British developer released 13 games while serving as the developer for all titles, though they also published two projects during their run. Their work spans three decades with a noticeable increase in output over time. They released just two games in the 1990s and four during the 2000s before producing seven titles in the 2010s. The company built its reputation on PC platforms, with 12 of their games available on Microsoft Windows. They also reached Xbox 360 users with seven releases and brought content to mobile devices through iOS and Android. Their catalog covers a wide range of genres, but they focused heavily on strategy games. Six titles fall under the Strategy genre, six are Turn-based strategy, and another six fit into Card & Board Game categories. They also made four racing games, three tactical titles, and two puzzle shooters. Their best-known work is the Carmageddon franchise. The original game from 1997 holds a rating of 79.8 out of 100, and its sequel from 1998 scored 79.1. These early entries represent their highest quality output. They also found success with Magic: The Gathering digital adaptations. Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 earned a 76 rating, while the 2014 and 2015 editions scored 75.4 and 75.2 respectively. Quality declined as time moved forward. The average rating across their 12 rated titles sits at 63.5 out of 100. Their portfolio contains seven good games, but it also includes four mixed-rated entries and one poor title. Recent releases show a drop in scores compared to their early work. Carmageddon: Reincarnation from May 2015 received a low score of 50, and Carmageddon: Max Damage in July 2016 followed with a rating of 57.7. This suggests that while they started strong with cult classics, later projects struggled to maintain the same level of critical approval.

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