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Short description: German video game developer
www.handy-games.com GmbH
HandyGames
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedApril 25, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-04-25)[1]
Founders
  • Christopher Kassulke
  • Markus Kassulke
  • Udo Bausewein
Headquarters
Giebelstadt
,
Germany
Number of employees
80[2] (2023)
ParentTHQ Nordic (2018–present)
SubsidiariesMassive Miniteam
Websitehandy-games.com

www.handy-games.com GmbH[3] (trade name: HandyGames) is a German video game developer and publisher based in Giebelstadt. In July 2018, the company was acquired by THQ Nordic.

History

The company was founded in 2000 by brothers Christopher and Markus Kassulke along with Udo Bausewein. In 2006, HandyGames released its first free, ad-funded game and began the gradual transition to a largely ad-funded business model. Since 2010, all new HandyGames mobile titles are either free or freemium. By 2014 HandyGames had 150,000 app downloads per month and more than 100 million downloads in total.[4] They have developed all the Townsmen games.

In 2012, HandyGames expanded onto other platforms like PC or Smart TVs. In January 2014 and 2015, the company were main sponsors for the "HandyGames Charity Day" in Würzburg, which aimed to raise funds for cancer research. On both occasions the event was able to raise roughly 50000 Euros.[5][6]

HandyGames was one of the first companies to launch games for wearable technology in 2014.[7] The games are compatible with Android Wear devices, including the Moto 360 by Motorola, the Huawei Watch, the Sony SmartWatch and the LG G Watch.[8]

The company began developing VR (virtual reality) games 2015 and released titles like "Hidden Temple – VR Adventure".[9] They can be played in 360° mode or in VR using one of the supported head-mounted displays like Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, or Google Cardboard.[10] Simultaneously, HandyGames began developing games for the Eighth generation of video game consoles like the PlayStation 4, Xbox One[11] or later the Nintendo Switch.

On 9 July 2018, THQ Nordic announced that it had acquired HandyGames and all of its intellectual property. THQ Nordic said that the studio management and all employees remain with the company.[12][13]

Townsmen Expeditions (working title), which will mark the most recent entry in the Townsmen IP, received €150,000 development funding from Creative Europe.[14] As of 2020, HandyGames employs 60 people.[15]

In May 2021, Embracer Group announced the acquisition of Massive Miniteam by HandyGames, which will be fully integrated within the HandyGames organization, under the operative group THQ Nordic.[16]

Awards

  • Deutscher Entwicklerpreis — Bestes Studio (Best German Studio)[17]

Games

Title Platform Release date Developer
Townsmen Townsmen

Java Java


2003 HandyGames HandyGames


Townsmen 2 Townsmen 2

Java Java


2003
Townsmen 3 Townsmen 3

Java Java


2005
Sexy Puzzle 2 Sexy Puzzle 2

[18]

Java Java


2006
Porn Manager Porn Manager

[19]

Java Java


2006
Bulldozer Inc. Bulldozer Inc.

[20]

Java Java


2006
Townsmen 4 Townsmen 4

Java Java


2007
Porn Manager 2 Porn Manager 2

[21]

Java Java


2007
Townsmen 5 Townsmen 5

Java Java


2008
The Egyptians The Egyptians

[22]

Java Java


2008
4 in a Wheel 4 in a Wheel

[23]

Java Java


2008
AD 1066 – William the Conqueror AD 1066 – William the Conqueror

[24]

Java Java


2008
The Great Bible Game The Great Bible Game

[25]

Java Java


2008
Romans and Barbarians Romans and Barbarians

[26]

Java Java


2008
Little Firefighter Little Firefighter

[27]

Java Java


2008
Sexy Twins 1 Sexy Twins 1

[28]

Java Java


2008
Townsmen 6 revolution Townsmen 6 revolution

Java Java


2009
Android Android


February 4, 2011
The Great Beer Quiz The Great Beer Quiz

[29]

Java Java


2009
World of Dice World of Dice

[30]

Java Java


2009
Porn Tycoon Porn Tycoon

[31]

Java Java


2010
Casino Crime Casino Crime

[32]

Java Java


2010
Shark or Die Shark or Die

[33]

Java Java


2010
Guns 'n' Glory Guns 'n' Glory

[34]

Java Java


2010
Truth or Lies[35][36] iPhone February 15, 2011
Romans and Barbarians Gold Romans and Barbarians Gold

[37]

Java Java


2011
The Egyptians Gold The Egyptians Gold

[38]

Java Java


2011
Cyberlords: Arcology Cyberlords: Arcology

[39][40]

Java Java


2011
Android Android


Clouds and Sheep Clouds and Sheep

[41]

Android Android


2011
iOS iOS


Guns 'n' Glory WW2 Guns 'n' Glory WW2

[42]

Android Android


2011
iOS iOS


Aporkalypse: Pigs of Doom Aporkalypse: Pigs of Doom

[43][44]

Java Java


2011
Android Android


Happy Vikings Happy Vikings

[45]

Android Android


2011
1941 Frozen Front Android, iOS 2013
Townsmen Townsmen

Android Android


August 3, 2013
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


July 24, 2018
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Owltimate Edition

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


September 28, 2018 Black Forest Games Black Forest Games


Townsmen Townsmen

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


November 9, 2018 HandyGames HandyGames


BAces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron - Nebelgeschwader Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron - Nebelgeschwader

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


November 13, 2018
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Jagged Alliance: Rage! Jagged Alliance

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


December 6, 2018 Cliffhanger Productions Cliffhanger Productions


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Clouds & Sheep 2 Clouds & Sheep 2

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


December 21, 2018 HandyGames HandyGames


Dynamite Fishing: World Games Dynamite Fishing: World Games

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


December 21, 2018
Stunt Kite Party Stunt Kite Party

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


February 8, 2019
Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


February 26, 2019 Slipgate Studios Slipgate Studios


Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


February 26, 2019 HandyGames HandyGames


SpellForce: Heroes & Magic SpellForce: Heroes & Magic

Android Android


April 26, 2019 Hex Games Hex Games


iOS iOS


Stunt Kite Party Stunt Kite Party

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


June 7, 2019 HandyGames HandyGames


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


ChessFinity ChessFinity

Android Android


July 4, 2019 Orkitec Orkitec


iOS iOS


Battle Chasers: Nightwar - Mobile Edition Battle Chasers: Nightwar - Mobile Edition

Android Android


August 1, 2019 Airship Syndicate Airship Syndicate


iOS iOS


This Is the Police 2 This Is the Police 2

Android Android


September 12, 2019 Weappy Weappy


iOS iOS


Lock's Quest Lock's Quest

Android Android


September 26, 2019 Digital Continue Digital Continue


iOS iOS


Little Big Workshop Little Big Workshop

Macintosh Macintosh


October 17, 2019 Mirage Game Studios Mirage Game Studios


Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


Through the Darkest of Times Macintosh Macintosh


January 30, 2020 Paintbucket Games
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


February 20, 2020 HandyGames
Xbox One Xbox One


Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt – The Seaside Empire Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


February 20, 2020
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Spitlings Stadia February 25, 2020 Massive Miniteam
Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron – Extended Edition Android Android


February 28, 2020 HandyGames
iOS iOS


Rebel Cops Android Android


April 23, 2020 Weappy
iOS iOS


Through the Darkest of Times Through the Darkest of Times

Android Android


May 7, 2020 Paintbucket Games
iOS iOS


Spitlings Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


August 4, 2020 Massive Miniteam
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Through the Darkest of Times Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


August 13, 2020 Paintbucket Games
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Little Big Workshop Xbox One Xbox One


September 24, 2020 Massive Miniteam
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


October 1, 2020
Neighbours back From Hell Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


October 8, 2020 FarbWorks
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Chicken Police: Paint it Red! Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


November 5, 2020 The Wild Gentlemen
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Little Big Workshop Stadia November 6, 2020 Massive Miniteam
El Hijo: A Wild West Tale Stadia December 3, 2020 Honig Studios Honig Studios


Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated Android January 21, 2021 HandyGames
iOS
Titan Quest: Legendary Edition Android February 2, 2021
iOS
Pile Up! Box by Box Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


March 18, 2021 Seed by Seed
El Hijo: A Wild West Tale Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


March 25, 2021 Quantumfrog
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt GeForce Now June 10, 2021 HandyGames
Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt – The Seaside Empire GeForce Now June 10, 2021
Chicken Police: Paint it Red! Android June 29, 2021
iOS
Skydrift Infinity Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


July 29, 2021
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Neighbours back From Hell Android August 3, 2021
iOS
Pile Up! Box by Box Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


August 17, 2021 Seed by Seed
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


El Hijo: A Wild West Tale Amazon Luna September 9, 2021 Quantum Frog
Giana Sisters Amazon Luna September 9, 2021 Black Forest Games
Pile Up! Box by Box! Amazon Luna September 9, 2021 Seed by Seed
Spitlings Amazon Luna September 9, 2021 Massive Miniteam
Chicken Police: Paint it Red! MacOS November 4, 2021 The Wild Gentlemen
Stadia December 6, 2021
One Hand Clapping Android Android


December 14, 2021 Bad Dream Games
iOS iOS


GeForce Now
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Stadia
Xbox One Xbox One


Scarf GeForce Now December 23, 2021 Uprising Studios
Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


El Hijo: A Wild West Tale Android Android


January 25, 2022 HandyGames
iOS iOS


Townsmen VR HTC Vive March 24, 2022 HandyGames
Oculus Rift
PlayStation VR
Chicken Police: Paint it Red! PlayStation 5 March 30, 2022 The Wild Gentlemen
Xbox Series X/S
One Hand Clapping Xbox Series X/S March 31, 2022 Bad Dream Games
Chicken Police: Paint it Red! Stadia April 1, 2022 The Wild Gentlemen
One Hand Clapping PlayStation 5 April 5, 2022 Bad Dream Games
This Is the President Android Android


May 10, 2022 HandyGames
iOS iOS


Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt Netflix May 24, 2022 HandyGames
Through the Darkest of Times Stadia June 1, 2022 Paintbucket Games
Endling Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


July 19, 2022 Herobeat Studios
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Neighbours Back from Hell Stadia July 28, 2022 FarbWorks
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


August 23, 2022 Massive Miniteam
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


PlayStation 5
Xbox One Xbox One


Xbox Series X/S
Chicken Police: Paint it Red! Amazon Luna October 20, 2022 The Wild Gentlemen
Endling: Extinction is Forever PlayStation 5 November 3, 2022 Herobeat Studios
Xbox Series X/S
Wreckfest Mobile Android Android


November 16, 2022 HandyGames
iOS iOS


Perish [46] Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


February 2, 2023 Item 42
De-Exit: Eternal Matters [47] Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


April 14, 2023 SandBloom Studio
PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Airhead Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


TBA Octato
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Endling: Extinction is Forever Android Android


TBA HandyGames
iOS iOS


A Rat's Quest: The Way Back Home Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


TBA The Dreamerians
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


Devil and the Fairy HTC Vive TBA HandyGames
Meta Rift
Steam VR
Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows


TBA Viral Studios
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch


PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4


Xbox One Xbox One


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