THQ Nordic

THQ Nordic at a Glance

THQ Nordic operates out of Austria with a catalog spanning nearly three decades, though the bulk of its work arrived after 2016. The company began in 1999 and has released games every year through 2026, but its output shifted dramatically over time. Only one game appeared in the 1990s and ten more in the 2000s. The release rate increased to 41 titles in the 2010s before climbing to 55 games in the current decade. Most of these releases are published rather than developed internally, with 114 credits as a publisher compared to just four as a developer. The company relies heavily on platforms used by PC gamers, having released 107 titles for Microsoft Windows. They also cover major consoles, including 57 games for PlayStation 4 and 54 for Xbox One. Smaller numbers appear for Nintendo Switch with 38 games and newer hardware like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with 34 each. Their genre focus is broad, but Adventure leads with 51 titles, followed closely by Role-playing games at 47. Strategy and Simulator genres also see significant activity with 37 and 29 releases respectively. Quality results vary across their extensive library. The average IGDB rating sits at 67.4 out of 100 based on 74 rated titles. This score reflects a mix of successes and disappointments rather than consistent excellence. Seven games achieved great ratings above 80, while 50 reached the good range between 60 and 79. The company also has 15 mixed-rated games falling between 40 and 59 and two titles rated as poor below 40. Some of their highest-scoring works include Desperados III from 2020 at 85.7, Jagged Alliance 3 in 2023 at 82.6, and Codename: Panzers - Phase Two from 2005 at 82.4. Recent activity shows a focus on remakes and new entries for established franchises like Gothic and Reanimal. The company continues to operate with plans for new projects in late 2026. Their strategy involves acquiring brands from other publishers and maintaining a large catalog rather than focusing solely on original development.

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