HandyGames Expands Indie Legacy with 12 Retro Hits from Orangepixel

The “Hidden Gems” Strategy Gains Momentum as HandyGames Brings Orangepixel’s Iconic Pixel-Art Adventures to Global PC Platforms

Den Helder, Netherlands / Giebelstadt, Germany, February 19th, 2024: HandyGames, a global game publisher with 25 years of industry expertise, is proud to announce a new addition to its strong indie games portfolio by partnering with veteran developer Orangepixel to publish twelve action-packed, 80s-style pixel games across global PC platforms. Starting today, HandyGames will officially oversee the publishing and distribution of Orangepixel’s PC catalog, bringing its iconic blend of dungeon-crawling, sci-fi action, and post-apocalyptic survival to an even larger audience of gamers. ​ 

For over two decades, Orangepixel, led by the creative one-man development powerhouse Pascal Bestebroer, has delighted fans with its immersive interconnected game worlds and has built a reputation for crafting games filled with charm, depth, and personality. Pascal shares his passion and development journey through his popular weekly dev videos on YouTube, which provide insight into his solo development process. ​ 

Pascal Bestebroer, Founder of Orangepixel, commented:

“HandyGames has been a fantastic partner throughout the years, and I’m excited to see this partnership evolve further onto new platforms. With their publishing expertise, I’m confident that more players than ever will get to explore the interconnected worlds of the Orangepixel Universe. This partnership also lets me focus on what I do best—developing fun and interesting indie games.” ​ 

Christopher Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames, added: ​ 

“Together, we are stronger. With Pascal’s incredible portfolio and our global publishing network, we’re delivering a perfect addition to our player base and partners worldwide. Our ‘Hidden Gems’ strategy, launched several months ago, aims to support talented indie developers and smaller publishers in reaching a larger audience. Orangepixel is a perfect fit for this initiative, and we’re excited to further expand our cooperation. Thank you, Pascal, for trusting HandyGames to help take your games even further.” ​ 

The new collaboration further cements HandyGames' commitment to supporting indie developers and offering players around the globe access to diverse and creative gaming experiences. This partnership is a major milestone for both companies, blending Orangepixel’s distinctive creative vision with HandyGames’ expertise in global publishing.

For more information on Orangepixel’s games and updates from HandyGames, visit our website or follow Orangepixel on their website or YouTube. ​ 

About Orangepixel

Founded in 2004 by Pascal Bestebroer, Orangepixel is an independent game studio known for developing retro-style action games with interconnected storylines. From dungeon crawlers to space exploration adventures, Orangepixel’s catalog is a vibrant, interconnected world that continues to evolve. ​ 

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HandyGames™ is a THQ Nordic Company and part of the Embracer Group Family. We operate as an international indie game and premium mobile game publisher and developer for a global community of gamers.

Games are our passion. Since our founding at the turn of the millennium, we have been steadily evolving our company and portfolio to publish and produce award-winning titles for cutting-edge consoles, PC, and VR, as well as premium mobile games from great teams around the world.

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