01Unpixel Cloud Cedar Studio
Rainbow Legends
A territory-control roguelike deckbuilder where card shapes, factions and relics turn every round into a battle for the board.
DeckbuilderRoguelikeStrategy
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We partner with ambitious indie teams to publish distinctive, replayable games across the world, with deep expertise in both Western markets and China.
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02Bromantic Games
Folklands
A relaxing settlement builder with a retro look and feel, set in a living Nordic-inspired fantasy world.
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03Mad Mimic
Mark of the Deep
A pirate action adventure that combines Metroidvania exploration with challenging Souls-like combat and a strong narrative.
Action AdventureMetroidvaniaSouls-like
04PersonaeGame Studio
Blackthorn Arena Reforged
The definitive gladiator arena management experience, rebuilt with new content, upgraded visuals, balance improvements and every DLC.
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05PersonaeGame Studio
Blackthorn Arena
A strategy and management simulation with real-time or turn-based combat, set in a world of mythical monsters and classic fantasy races.
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Selected case studies
From independent vision to players worldwide
01Global Publishing Mark of the Deep
A Brazilian pirate adventure Reaching players worldwide
A public snapshot of the global launch partnership between Mad Mimic and Light Up Games.
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02Publishing Portfolio Blackthorn Arena: Reforged
Reintroducing an arena management world
A portfolio snapshot of the definitive, rebuilt Blackthorn Arena experience.
Read case study→Latest from Light Up
News and field notes from indie publishing
01Light Up Games Publisher Bundle arrives on Steam
Three distinctive indie worlds come together in one publisher collection.
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02Publishing for the long term
Why a launch should be the beginning of a partnership, not the finish line.
Read more→03Inside the global launch of Mark of the Deep
Mad Mimic discusses the project, international reach and its partnership with Light Up Games.
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