DECA Games Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: DECA Games

• Mission of the Company: DECA Games believes in reinvigorating games as they age to last for the long haul. They focus on live operations and providing games as a service, ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of the games they oversee.

• Founded by: Ken Go

• Headquarters: Berlin, Germany

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• What is the Company Known For: DECA Games is known for taking over and reviving games that their original developers can no longer support. They excel in live operations and have handled games that have topped the charts, won awards, and grossed significant revenues across various platforms.

Key People in the Company

• Ken Go: Founder and Managing Director. Previously executive producer for Kingdoms of Camelot and played an essential role in building live operations teams for Kabam's studios.

Products

Key Products and Descriptions

1. Realm of the Mad God

• Type: Action MMORPG

• Description: A free-to-play Bullet Hell MMO where players team up to battle through the Realm of the Mad God, Oryx. Features a retro 8-bit style.

• Key Features: Multiple classes, hundreds of items, team-based gameplay, intricate MMOG loops.

2. Knights & Dragons

• Type: Action PvP

• Description: A strategy game focusing on team-building and battle against monsters, featuring mythical entities and combat action.

• Key Features: Fast-paced combat, team-building, and loot collection.

3. Zombie Catchers

• Type: Action Adventure

• Description: Players control A.J. and Bud, two businessmen catching zombies in a futuristic world. It's part adventure, part business empire-building.

• Key Features: Unique setting, zombie-catching mechanics, humor-infused storyline.

4. DragonVale

• Type: Park Simulator

• Description: A dragon collecting game where players breed, hatch, and raise mythical beasts in a fantasy park setting.

• Key Features: Vast variety of dragons, breeding mechanics, park customization.

5. Almost a Hero

• Type: Idle RPG

• Description: A character-driven game where flawed individuals strive to become heroes through numerous challenges.

• Key Features: Multiple gameplay modes, character development, humor.

6. Gods & Glory

• Type: RPG Action MMO Strategy

• Description: A strategic battle-centric MMO involving hero battles and empire building.

• Key Features: Hero management, strategic combat, resource management.

7. Robbery Bob & Robbery Bob 2

• Type: Action Stealth Adventure

• Description: Stealth-based games featuring a burglar named Bob.

• Key Features: Stealth mechanics, comical narrative, level-based progression.

Additional games include Castle Age HD, Elves vs. Dwarves, Dragons of Atlantis, Heroes of Camelot, and multiple RPG/MMO/FPS genres designed to cater to diverse player interests.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments in the Company: DECA Games recently showcased their successful live operations strategy through their work on games like "Realm of the Mad God," managing to double the daily active users (DAU) without marketing expenses.

• Recent Product Launches: No specific new product launches are mentioned.

• New Features Added to Existing Products: DECA revitalized "Realm of the Mad God" by introducing new events, items, and functionalities to attract players back to the game.

• New Partnerships: DECA Games is a part of the Embracer Group, leveraging its position to potentially collaborate with other entities within the group.

Conclusion

DECA Games is a leader in the realm of game live operations, with a distinct focus on long-term game sustainability and community engagement. Their unique methodological approach, combined with a strong belief in reinvigorating games, sets them apart in the indie publishing market. Throughout their operations, they maintain a direct focus on community interaction and value preservation, which continues to drive significant game performances across their portfolio.