Tarsier Studios

Tarsier Studios at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile looking for a Swedish developer with a solid track record, Tarsier Studios is worth your attention. Founded in 2004 and based in Malmö, the studio has released 13 games as a developer since 2009. Their output has grown significantly over time. They only published one title in the 2000s and four more during the 2010s. The 2020s have seen them release eight games, showing a clear increase in activity after joining Amplifier Game Invest in late 2019. The company focuses heavily on adventure games, with ten titles in that genre. They also work frequently in puzzle and platform categories. Their reach is broad across modern hardware, with nine games available on PC and strong support for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, each holding eight releases. Older platforms like the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One also see multiple titles from them. This wide distribution helps players find their games regardless of their preferred console or system. Quality trends for Tarsier are generally positive. Across seven rated titles, they hold an average score of 78.1 out of 100. The breakdown shows four great scores above 80 and three good scores between 60 and 79. They have not produced any mixed or poor rated games in this dataset. Their highest praised works include Statik from 2017, which scored 82.7, and Little Nightmares II from 2021 at 82.4. The original Little Nightmares also performed well with a 79.3 rating. More recent releases like The Stretchers in 2019 and the upcoming Reanimal in early 2026 continue this pattern of high scores. Recent years show the studio focusing on expanding existing franchises. Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition released in October 2025, followed by multiple versions of Reanimal in February 2026. Their catalog includes titles ranging from indie projects to major console releases. While their total output is not massive compared to industry giants, the consistency in ratings suggests a reliable approach to game design. Players looking for adventure and puzzle experiences on current generation systems will find plenty of options from this studio.

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