Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global video game publisher headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker MAXENT B. The company describes itself as focused on indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships, with a catalog of over 300 titles built through partnerships with independent developers and licensed franchises worldwide. Their best-known recent release is Squirrel with a Gun, developed by Dee Dee Creations and published in 2024.

Publishing Approach

Maximum Entertainment operates across the full publishing pipeline including development support, marketing, platform submission, physical distribution, and transmedia projects. The company works with independent developers on both original IP and licensed properties, handling console certification, localization, and retail partnerships that smaller studios would struggle to manage alone. Their catalog spans family games, action titles, and licensed properties across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Squirrel with a Gun

Squirrel with a Gun, developed by New York-based Dee Dee Creations, became Maximum Entertainment’s most discussed release after the game’s concept went viral on social media in 2022. Maximum Entertainment came on board as publisher in November 2023 to handle console ports and marketing. The PC version launched August 29, 2024, and the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions followed October 15, 2024. Shane Bierwith, Head of Publishing at Maximum Entertainment, described the PC launch as performing far beyond original expectations. A Nintendo Switch 2 version released November 18, 2025.