Curve Games Explained

Curve Games Limited
Type:Private
Industry:Video games
Founder:Jason Perkins
Hq Location City:London
Hq Location Country:England
Area Served:Worldwide
Subsid:Kuju

Curve Games Limited (formerly Curve Digital Limited and Curve Studios Limited) is a British video game publisher based in London, founded in 2005 by Jason Perkins.[1]

History

In 2013, Curve Digital announced that they would begin publishing games as well as developing them.[2] During the porting of Stealth Bastard to PlayStation 3 and Vita, Curve Studios asked fans to rename the game for them in order to remove the profanity, choosing Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark as the new title.

In August 2013 Curve announced an upcoming project titled White Space.[3]

In January 2016, Curve Digital was acquired by Catalis Group.[4] Catalis was then sold to NorthEdge Capital in October 2019.[5]

The company rebranded itself to Curve Games in October 2021 as part of their commitment to better support developers.[6]

Games developed

TitleYearPlatform(s)
Fluidity[7] 2010WiiWare
Explodemon[8] 2011PlayStation Network, Microsoft Windows
Stealth Bastard[9] [10] 2011Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4
[11] 2012Nintendo 3DS
[12] 2014Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One

Games published

TitleYearPlatform(s)Developer
Lone Survivor[13] 2013PlayStation 3, PlayStation VitaSuperflat Games
Proteus[14] PlayStation 3, PlayStation VitaEd Key and David Kanaga
Velocity UltraPlayStation 3, Microsoft WindowsFuturLab
Thomas Was Alone[15] PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii UMike Bithell
The Swapper[16] PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Wii UFacepalm Games
Titan Attacks2014PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DSPuppy Games
MousecraftPlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4Crunching Koalas
Lone Survivor: Director's CutPlayStation 4, Wii USuperflat Games
OlliOlli[17] 2015Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo 3DSRoll7
PorcunipineMicrosoft WindowsBig Green Pillow
The SwindlePlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii USize Five Games
Nova-111PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii UFunktronic Labs
MurderMicrosoft Windows, iOS, AndroidPeter Moorhead
UltratronPlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, Microsoft WindowsPuppy Games
Action Henk[18] PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii URagesquid
Pumped BMX +PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, Microsoft WindowsYeah Us!
10 Second Ninja X2016PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsFour Circle Interactive
Dear Esther: Landmark EditionPlayStation 4, Xbox OneThe Chinese Room
HuePlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation VitaFiddlesticks
PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo SwitchNoBrakes Games
The Little AcrePlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsPewter Games Studios
Manual SamuelPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo SwitchPerfectly Paranormal
Stikbold! A Dodgeball AdventurePlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsGame Swing
Bomber Crew2017Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchRunner Duck
The Flame in the Flood: Complete EditionPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsThe Molasses Flood
Jump StarsPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft WindowsJamit Games
Serial CleanerPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsiFun4all
Beholder: Complete Edition2018PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchWarm Lamp Games
For the KingMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo SwitchIronoak Games
A Knight's QuestPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsSky9 Games
Smoke and SacrificePlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsSolar Sail Games
Velocity 2XNintendo SwitchFuturLab
Narcos: Rise of the Cartels2019PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsKuju Entertainment
When Ski Lifts Go WrongMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo SwitchHugecalf Studios
AutonautsMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Denki
American FugitivePlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsFallen Tree Games
Space Crew[19] 2020Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneRunner Duck
Embr[20] Microsoft Windows, StadiaMuse Games
Hotshot RacingMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneLucky Mountain Games, Sumo Digital
Wobbly LifeMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneRubberBandGames
Drake HollowXbox One, Microsoft WindowsThe Molasses Flood
The Ascent[21] 2021Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5Neon Giant
Super Lone SurvivorNintendo Switch, Microsoft WindowsSuperflat Games
Lawn Mowing SimulatorMicrosoft Windows, Xbox Series X/SSkyhook Games
Just Die AlreadyMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneDoubleMoose
I Am FishMicrosoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SBossa Studios
Table MannersMicrosoft WindowsEcho Chamber Games
Chenso Club2022Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SPixadome
Golf GangMicrosoft WindowsLazy Monday Games
Autonauts VS PiratebotsMicrosoft WindowsDenki
Patch QuestMicrosoft WindowsLychee Game Labs
From SpaceMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox OneTriangle Studios
Block'em2023Microsoft WindowsCat Shawl Games
KitHack Model Club2024Microsoft WindowsFloating Origin Interactive
Lawn Mowing Simulator VRMeta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Quest 2Skyhook Games
Dungeons of HinterbergMicrosoft Windows, Xbox Series X/SMicrobird Games

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Studio Profile: Curve . Chris . Schilling . 18 December 2018 . Edge.
  2. Web site: UK indie Curve Studios moves into publishing . Mike . Rose . 7 March 2013 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190425054658/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/188020/UK_indie_Curve_Studios_moves_into_publishing.php . 25 April 2019 . live .
  3. News: Curve Studios Tease 'White Space' . Jim . Rossignol . 9 August 2013 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190425074324/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/08/09/curve-studios-teases-white-space/ . 25 April 2019 . live .
  4. Web site: The Catalis Group buys Curve Digital . Matthew . Handrahan . 7 January 2016 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190619082223/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-01-07-the-catalis-group-buys-curve-digital . 19 June 2019 . live .
  5. Web site: NorthEdge Capital acquires Curve Digital parent Catalis . James . Batchelor . 14 October 2019 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014121607/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-10-14-northedge-capital-acquires-curve-digital-parent-catalis . 14 October 2019 . live .
  6. Web site: Curve Digital rebrands as Curve Games . Sal . Romano . October 19, 2021 . October 19, 2021 . Gematsu .
  7. Web site: Fluidity Review . Daemon . Hatfield . 9 December 2010 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180402082922/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/12/10/fluidity-review . 2 April 2018 . live .
  8. News: Explodemon! Sees The Light . Alec . Meer . 15 July 2011 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190719193048/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/07/15/explodemon-pc/ . 19 July 2019 . live .
  9. Web site: Stealth Bastard coming to PS3 and Vita this summer . Wesley . Yin-Poole . 25 April 2013 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064335/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-04-02-stealth-bastard-coming-to-ps3-and-vita-this-summer . 4 March 2016 . live .
  10. Web site: Freeware Game Pick: Stealth Bastard (Curve Studios) . John . Polson . 4 November 2011 . Indie Games Plus . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190926011547/https://indiegamesplus.com/2011/11/browser_game_pick_stealth_bast . 26 September 2019 . live .
  11. Web site: Fluidity: Spin Cycle Review . Lucas M. . Thomas . 31 January 2013 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190131043627/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/31/fluidity-spin-cycle-review . 31 January 2019 . live .
  12. Web site: There's a new Wii U exclusive coming this year . Martin . Robinson . 1 May 2014 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181030234425/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-05-01-theres-a-new-wii-u-exclusive-coming-this-year . 30 October 2018 . live .
  13. Web site: Lone Survivor is coming to PS3 and Vita . Jeffrey . Matulef . 13 November 2012 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003040/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-11-13-lone-survivor-is-coming-to-ps3-and-ps-vita . 4 March 2016 . live .
  14. Curve Studios is bringing Proteus to PS3 and Vita . Neil . Long . 1 July 2013 . . 13 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109003331/http://www.edge-online.com/news/curve-studios-is-bringing-proteus-to-ps3-and-vita/ . 9 November 2013 . live .
  15. Thomas Was Alone coming to PS3 and Vita . Neil . Long . 27 February 2013 . . 13 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140514114606/http://www.edge-online.com/news/thomas-was-alone-coming-to-ps3-and-vita/ . 14 May 2014 . live .
  16. Web site: The Swapper announced for PS3, PS4, and Vita . Chris . Pereira . 26 February 2014 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190217145511/https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/26/the-swapper-announced-for-ps3-ps4-and-vita . 17 February 2019 . live .
  17. Web site: OlliOlli Coming to Xbox One, Wii U, and 3DS . Rob . Crossley . 3 December 2014 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160409145937/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/olliolli-coming-to-xbox-one-wii-u-and-3ds/1100-6423951/ . 9 April 2016 . live .
  18. Web site: Speedrunning platformer Action Henk butt-slides to multiple consoles this summer . Jeffery . Matulef . 5 June 2015 . . 15 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630045817/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-06-05-speedrunning-platformer-action-henk-butt-slides-to-all-current-consoles-this-summer . 30 June 2016 . live .
  19. Web site: Space Crew launches October 15. Gematsu. 29 August 2020. August 30, 2020.
  20. Web site: Bradshaw . Kyle . Embr, Stadia's first Early access game, arrives on May 21 . 9to5Google. 21 May 2020 .
  21. Web site: The Ascent Delayed To 2021, Will Launch On Xbox Game Pass. GameSpot. Gabe. Gurwin. October 28, 2020. October 29, 2020.