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Estonian mobile developer Clickwork Games has raised $1.2 million that will go towards the studio’s efforts to “rejuvenate” the idle genre.
The seed round of funding was led by Play Ventures, with participation from Elite Game Developers angel investor and founder Joakim Achrén. Clickwork claims that it is the first Estonian mobile game studio to be backed by gaming investors.
Headed up by former Levity Play and Hypestar games co-founder Marko Mänd, the 10-year veteran will be looking to add “unique twists to familiar casual and mid-core mechanics” and “combining them with kick-ass content”.
Mobile Dev Memo founder Eric Seufert acts as an advisor for the company, while a number of other Hypester Games staff have already joined the firm, including game designer and co-founder Kaaren Kaer.
“We’re starting with idle games, a genre which has been overlooked and stagnated as the less glamorous sibling in the casual game family,” said Mänd.
“It’s a shame because idle players retain well, are ready to pay, and there’s still plenty of room to innovate with deeper hybrid gameplay”
Play Ventures founding partner Henric Suuronen added that the company is: “thrilled to support Clickwork Games on their mission to innovate casual games, starting with idle’s massive untapped potential. We have every faith in Marko and Kaaren’s ability to refresh the genre.”
What make us stand out?
At the core, we’re making innovative casual games for the masses. Our portfolio has a broad variety of idle, hybrid-casual, merge, and virtual reality (VR) games. It’s all about the little things. We don’t just develop; we create experiences that matter. Every pixel and code line is a step towards making your idea shine. Our team is a mix of creative minds and tech-savvy individuals who are here to support you all the way. Your success is our milestone.
We’re not just about games. Our talented team is here to help with gamification, playful software solutions, and specialized development in C#, C++, and Rust. Pair that with top-notch UX/UI and swift production. If you’re leading a corporate team, an SME, an entrepreneur, or just starting out and need help with software solutions or gamification to boost business or sales, get in touch. We’re here to help!
Company size
15+ employees
Idle Cozy Island
Genres
Mobile,Casual
Release date
2023
Game link
https://lnkd.in/d4uX9Zrf
About the game
Cozy Island may not have graced the gaming world with its release, but the process of its creation and the insights gained from user testing have been nothing short of remarkable. It’s a poignant reminder that sometimes, even with the right elements, the timing may not align—and that’s a story for another time.
For a glimpse into what could have been, check out the gameplay video here: https://lnkd.in/druFJvit
Idle Panzer
Genres
Mobile,Action
Release date
2022
Game link
https://www.facebook.com/p/Idle-Panzer-100066640704897/?paipv=0&eav=AfZF4-7hDx_NDHjs33lgxv-ZuRM91CTknYRqGYay1wbfoZScZ7LUo-Fc4XmtpW75NaM&_rdr
About the game
