Curve Games Limited
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Curve Games Limited - overview
Established
2005
Location
London, -, UK
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
About
Curve Games Limited, based in the UK, is an independent video game publisher focusing on innovative, indie, and impactful gaming experiences. The company collaborates with diverse developers to enhance creative works globally. Founded in 2005, Curve Games Limited operates as a publisher in the gaming industry, dedicated to bringing unique titles to market. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.
In May 2025, Curve Games was acquired by Nazara Technologies Ltd. for GBP 21. 7 million, marking a significant financial event in its history. The acquisition aims to enhance Nazara Technologies Ltd.
's growth potential in the gaming sector. Curve Games is an independent publisher recognized for its focus on ‘Triple I’ games, which are innovative, indie, and impactful. The company collaborates with a diverse range of developers to curate and amplify their creative works, ensuring a high-quality gaming experience for players worldwide. Some of its notable products include the open-world sandbox game Wobbly Life, and the mobile title Space Crew, which also highlights a partnership with Crunchyroll.
These games are designed to engage users through unique gameplay mechanics, such as physics-based interactions in Wobbly Life, appealing to a broad audience across various platforms. Curve Games primarily serves customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering its products through digital distribution channels like console marketplaces and mobile app stores. Curve Games generates revenue through a combination of partnerships and direct-to-consumer sales. The company typically enters into agreements with developers where revenue is shared based on game sales, downloadable content (DLC), and in-game purchases.
For instance, with titles like Serial Cleaner and its associated new DLC, revenue is generated from both initial game purchases and subsequent content expansions. The firm operates on a model that includes single purchase transactions, as well as potential ongoing revenue from additional content. This structure allows Curve Games to maintain strong relationships with its developers while providing valuable entertainment experiences for its end users. With the recent acquisition concluded on May 21, 2025, Curve Games Limited plans to leverage its new backing to enhance product offerings and expand into new markets.
The funding from Nazara Technologies Ltd. will support the development of upcoming titles and the optimization of existing games. The company is also looking to target expansion into Asian markets, aiming for broader distribution in these regions by late 2026.
Current Investors
Nazara Technologies Ltd., Catalis SE
Primary Industry
Marketing/Advertising
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Gaming
Website
www.curvegames.com/
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Curve Games Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on, Corporate Carve Out, Trade Sale | Completed | Curve Games Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Curve Games Limited | - |
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