ValuSoft

ValuSoft at a Glance

ValuSoft operated as a game publisher and developer from 1997 until 2016, originating as a division of THQ before becoming part of ValuSoft Cosmi following the parent company's decline in 2012. The company released 86 titles across its history, with the vast majority coming out during the 2000s decade. Their catalog included only three games from the 1990s and six titles from the 2010s, showing a clear pattern where their output peaked in the middle of their active years before dropping off significantly. The studio focused heavily on PC releases, with 83 of their games available for Microsoft Windows. They also released content for Mac, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, and several other platforms like the Wii and Xbox, but these numbers remain very small compared to their desktop focus. Their genre portfolio was dominated by simulators, which accounted for 26 of their releases. Shooters and racing games followed with 15 and 14 titles respectively. They also touched on puzzle, strategy, sports, and adventure genres, though those categories had far fewer entries. Quality across their catalog presents a mixed picture. The average rating for the 17 titles that have been scored is 53.5 out of 100. This score indicates a lack of critical acclaim, as they have zero games rated as great or above 80. While nine titles achieved a good rating between 60 and 79, five others fell into the mixed range, and three received poor scores below 40. Their best-rated work includes simulation titles like 18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy from 2005 and NHRA Championship Drag Racing, both released in the same year. Elite Forces: WWII - Desert Rats also stands out with a 73 rating. In their final years, the company shifted toward lower-scoring casual games. Recent releases like Prison Tycoon: Alcatraz in 2010 received a score of 30, and Hunting Unlimited 2011 from 2016 scored just 40. Their earlier strategy was to publish discount-priced casual games for PC, but the data shows their later output did not maintain high quality standards. The company appears to have prioritized volume during its peak years in the 2000s before winding down operations by 2016.

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