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The Bratans

Russia Founded 2016 Website

The Bratans is a Russian independent game studio formed in 2016 by two brothers Girelle and Chappa. The studio is based in Odintsovo, in the Moscow Oblast of Russia, and is best-known for the absurdly humorous hack-and-slasher Lizards Must Die series.

The Bratans at a Glance

The Bratans has been active in the gaming industry from 2017 to 2025, with 6 titles tracked on PlayPile. Their catalog primarily spans Indie, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, with additional titles in Role-playing (RPG) and Simulator. The studio carries a solid 73.1/100 average rating across their catalog, with 2 titles rated favorably by the community. Their highest-rated title on PlayPile is Lizards Must Die (99.4/100). Their games are available on PC (Microsoft Windows).

6
Total Games
73.1
Avg Rating
2017
First Release
2025
Latest Release

Genre Breakdown

Indie
42%
Adventure
25%
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
17%
Role-playing (RPG)
8%
Simulator
8%

Platform Spread

PC (Microsoft Windows)
6

Release Timeline

2010s
1
2020s
5

Rating Distribution

1
80-100
1
60-79
1
40-59
0
0-39