The indie gaming landscape just got a massive power-up.

Akupara Games has officially announced two major publishing partnerships, welcoming indie veterans Pixeljam and Behold Studios into its rapidly growing roster. For fans of pixel art, tactical strategy, and quirky indie gems, this is the gaming news of the week.

Under these new agreements, Akupara Games will take over publishing duties to expand the existing catalogues of both beloved studios. The goal? To bring fan-favourite titles to entirely new platforms, introducing these iconic games to a fresh wave of players while giving returning fans new ways to play.

Meet the New Roster Additions

Both studios bringing their talent to the Akupara family have deep roots in the indie community and a history of creating cult-classic hits:

• Pixeljam: Best known for their retro aesthetics and addictive gameplay, Pixeljam has been a staple of the indie scene for over a decade. They are the brilliant minds behind the prehistoric runner classic Dino Run and the atmospheric roguelike Nova 111.
• Behold Studios: Hailing from Brazil, this award-winning studio is world-renowned for its meta, humorous, and deeply tactical games. They’ve captured gamers’ hearts with smash hits like Chroma Squad (the ultimate Power Rangers-inspired tactical RPG) and the Knights of Pen & Paper series.

What This Means for Gamers

In the indie gaming world, brilliant titles can sometimes get trapped on older platforms or missed by newer generations of players. That’s where Akupara steps in.

By leveraging Akupara’s publishing expertise, porting capabilities, and marketing muscle, both Pixeljam and Behold Studios can ensure their legacy titles get the modern preservation and platform expansions they deserve. Whether it’s porting classic PC indies to modern consoles (like the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S) or optimising them for mobile, the future looks bright for these catalogues.

“Our mission has always been to support incredible indie creators and help their games reach the widest possible audience,” says the Akupara Games team. “Pixeljam and Behold Studios have crafted some of the most memorable indie experiences of the last decade, and we can’t wait to introduce their worlds to new and returning players alike.”

Keep your eyes peeled, players—announcements regarding specific game ports and release dates are expected to drop soon.

What classic Pixeljam or Behold Studios game are you dying to play on modern consoles? Let us know in the comments below!

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