Merge Games

Merge Games is a British video game publisher founded in 2011 and based in the UK, focused on publishing and distributing indie games across PC and consoles. The company handles digital publishing, physical releases, localization, QA, and platform certification for independent developers, with a catalog spanning Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Merge Games is known for producing physical collector editions alongside digital releases, giving smaller studios access to retail distribution they would not otherwise have.

Publishing Approach

Merge Games positions itself as a full-service partner for indie developers, handling the distribution, certification, localization, and marketing work that lets small studios focus on development. Their catalog leans toward strategy, action, puzzle, and retro-inspired games, with both digital-only launches and limited physical editions. The physical collector edition side of the business targets core indie audiences and collectors who want boxed versions of games that initially released digitally.

Notable Published Games

Bramble: The Mountain King, developed by Swedish studio Dimfrost Studio, is Merge Games’ most notable recent release. A dark fairy tale action adventure inspired by Scandinavian folklore, it received positive reviews for its atmosphere and visual design. Other titles in the Merge Games catalog include Eville, a social deduction game, Eldest Souls, a challenging boss-rush action RPG, and Roguebook, a roguelike deck-builder co-created by Richard Garfield, designer of Magic: The Gathering, and Faeria developer Abrakam Entertainment. Merge has also handled physical distribution for titles originally published by other labels, giving them retail presence across European markets.