Akupara Games

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Akupara Games
TypePrivate
IndustryVideo games
FoundedOctober 5, 2016; 5 years ago (2016-10-05)
FounderDavid Logan
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
US
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • David Logan (CEO)
Websitewww.akuparagames.com

Akupara Games is an American video game publisher and developer for indie games. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company was founded in 2016 by David Logan. The company also does contracting work for development and porting to console and mobile platforms.[1]

During the production of Logan's first title as a developer, Whispering Willows, Logan and his team did not experience the level of support they had anticipated and needed. Realizing the work to be done in terms of marketing and distribution, the team expanded their understanding of the life cycle for games to include post-launch support.[2] These efforts include leveraging the developer's title to the fullest via physical editions, soundtracks, and merchandise.[3] Logan founded the company to provide developers with a unique experience.[4] The company provides an independent focused development and publishing environment,[5] with a level of commitment that Logan was seeking from previous projects. One of the company's biggest pillars is the "Indie for Indies" structure,[6] meaning the company gives back and supports others in the indie space. Logan has also spoken regarding the process behind bringing a game to a storefront. [7]

Since founding, Akupara Games has worked with several third-party developers, including but not limited to Oscar Brittain on Desert Child, which secured a multi-platform release.[8] The company also publishes multiple award-winning titles including The Darkside Detective, published in 2017, received Best Game Narrative and Game of The Year at the IMIRT Irish Game Awards 2017. In 2019, the publisher had signed Danish developer Die Gute Fabrik's Mutazione for multi-platform release, including subscription service Apple Arcade. Mutazione was nominated for multiple awards[9] at the 2020 Independent Games Festival, ultimately winning Excellence in Audio.[10] Working with Queen Bee Games, the companies produced Spinch which received "Best of Platforming" in 2020 at the Yogscast Tiny Team Festival. The company also worked alongside Silver Lining Studio, a division of Akatsuki Taiwan, on Behind the Frame which has taken home seven awards from showcases and award shows, including NYX Game Award for Best Visual Art.[11]

As of 2021, Akupara Games is represented under Digital Development Management.[12]

Games Published[]

Year Title Platform(s) Developer(s) Notes
2017 Star Vikings Forever Android, iOS, macOS, Microsoft Windows Rogue Snail
The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Puuba, Akupara Games Co-developed
2018 Keep in Mind: Remastered Android, iOS, macOS, Microsoft Windows Little Moth Studios, Akupara Games Co-developed
Chicken Assassin: Reloaded Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 OneShark Ported
Whispering Willows Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Playstation 4 Night Light Interactive Ported
Desert Child macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Oscar Brittain Ported
2019 Mutazione iOS, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 Die Gute Fabrik Ported
Etherborn Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Altered Matter
2020 The Darkside Detective macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia Spooky Doorway Ported
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix Nintendo Switch Rogue Snail Ported
Spinch macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch Queen Bee Games Ported
Gone Viral Microsoft Windows Skullbot Games
2021 The Crow's Eye Microsoft Windows 3D2 Entertainment
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Google Stadia Spooky Doorway Ported
GRIME Microsoft Windows, Google Stadia Clover Bite Ported
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS Silver Lining Studio
Kardboard Kings Microsoft Windows Henry's House, Oscar Brittian, Rob Gross
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Microsoft Windows Little Leo Games

Awards[]

Year Title Award(s) Awarded By
2013 Whispering Willows Most Immersive[13] OUYA CREATE Game Jam
2014 Best Story[14] Casual Connect Indie Prize
Grand Winner[15] Seattle Indie Gaming Competition
2016 Chicken Assassin: Reloaded Selected: All-Time Best Games[16] Game Jolt
2017 Etherborn IndieCade Official Selection IndieCade
ID@XBOX Event Selection[17] Game Developer Conference
The Darkside Detective Best Game Narrative, Game of the Year[18] IMIRT Irish Game Awards
2018 Etherborn Best Art[19] Valencia Indie Summit
2020 Mutazione Excellence in Audio[20] Independent Games Festival
Best Audio[21] Nordic Game Awards
Spinch Best in Platforming[22] Yogscast Tiny Team Festival
2021 GRIME Best Character Design[23] Unfold Game Awards
Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery Best Visual Art, Best Experience, Best Storytelling, Best Indie Game[24] NYX Awards
Best Mobile Game[25] DevGAMM
Excellence in Visual Art, Best Overall Game[26] Asia Game Awards
The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)[27] PGC Digital
Best Game Made with Unity[28] Indie Arena Booth

References[]

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  2. ^ "Meet David Logan: CEO, Akupara Games". SHOUTOUT LA. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  3. ^ "Publisher Profile: Akupara Games". Indie Games Plus. 2019-06-28. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  4. ^ "Akupara Games Interview - CEO Opens Up About Indie Development and Why Publishers Like Them Are Needed". Noisy Pixel. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  5. ^ "An Interview with the CEO of Akupara Games, David Logan". Games Comparison, Cross Platform Play, Cross Save, Co-Op Multiplayer, Monitors and HD Wallpapers. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  6. ^ "Akupara Games is supporting developers in the indie space". Stories About Indie Devs. Retrieved 2021-07-31.
  7. ^ Why Indie Publishers Are Fed Up With PlayStation - IGN, retrieved 2021-07-15
  8. ^ "Oscar Brittain, Desert Child: Doing a Multi-Platform Release -". 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
  9. ^ "Mutazione receives four nominations for IGF Awards 2020, including grand prize". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  10. ^ "Finalists and Winners". Independent Games Festival. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  11. ^ "NYX Game Awards". nyxgameawards.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
  12. ^ "Client Highlight: Akupara Games". Digital Development Management. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  13. ^ "Whispering Willows and 21 other games chosen as OUYA CREATE Finalists". Droid Gamers. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  14. ^ Philleo, Paul (2014-07-28). "Winners Announced for Casual Connect USA's Indie Prize Showcase (PRESS RELEASE)". Events for Gamers. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  15. ^ "Whispering Willows". ouya.cweiske.de. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  16. ^ "Game Jolt - Games for the love of it". Game Jolt. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  17. ^ Charla, Chris (2017-02-28). "ID@Xbox Games Descend on GDC 2017". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  18. ^ "IMIRT 2017 Game Awards Results". Imirt. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  19. ^ "https://mobile.twitter.com/vlcindiesummit/status/1349008956186910721". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-07-16. External link in |title= (help)
  20. ^ Lee, Jess (2020-03-20). "A Short Hike wins big at Independent Games Festival Awards 2020". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  21. ^ Riis, Jacob (2020-08-15). "Nordic Game Awards 2020 winners". Nordic Game Community. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  22. ^ TINY TEAMS BEST OF AWARDS! - Tom & Ben! - 15/08/20, retrieved 2021-07-16
  23. ^ Pickett, Zane. "Unfold Games Awards 2021 Contestant Winners". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  24. ^ "NYX Game Awards". nyxgameawards.com. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  25. ^ "DevGAMM Awards Winners". DevGAMM Spring 2021 | May 12-14. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  26. ^ Bashir, Dale (2021-10-18). "'Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery' Wins Big At Inaugural Asia Games Awards". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  27. ^ "Games Showcase 2021 – The Big Indie Pitch". Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  28. ^ "All Winners and Nominees Indie Arena Booth Award Show 2021 gameccom | Indie Arena Booth". indiearenabooth.de. Retrieved 2021-12-01.

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