Piko Interactive
{{tone|date=January 2025}}
{{short description|American video game company}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Piko Interactive LLC
| logo = Piko Interactive 2019 Logo.png
| type = Private
| industry = Video games
| founded = {{Start date and age|2013}}
| founder = Eli Galindo
| hq_location_city = San Antonio, Texas
| hq_location_country = U.S.
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = Eli Galindo
| website = {{URL|https://pikointeractive.com/}}
}}
Piko Interactive LLC is an American video game publisher based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in early 2013 by Eli Galindo, the company focuses on physical re-releases of games from older video game consoles and digitally released ports to newer systems.
History
Founder Eli Galindo started Piko Interactive in 2013. In March, the company launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund a physical release of Super 4 in 1 Multicart for the SNES,{{Cite web |last=Dring |first=Christopher |date=2018-02-22 |title=Why release a new N64 game in 2018? |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/why-release-a-new-n64-game-in-2018 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=GamesIndustry.biz |language=en}} with a funding goal of $10,500. The cartridge consists of four games from three developers. This campaign was successfully funded with $15,050 on 184 backers.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pikointeractive/super-4-in-1-multicart-for-the-snes/description Kickstarter campaign for Super 4 in 1 Multicart for the SNES]
In July 16, 2016 Piko Interactive and Wisdom Tree launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund "Wisdom Tree Return with Arkade Plug and Play", with a funding goal of $16,500. It was successfully funded with $25,965 on 341 backers.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549719931/the-arkade-a-classic-christian-video-game-plug-and?ref=profile_created Kickstarter campaign for The Arkade - a Classic Christian Video Game Plug and Play]
On August 4, 2017, Piko Interactive and Wisdom Tree launched another crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund a physical release of 3 different games (Noah's Ark for NES, Mega 3D Noah's Ark for Sega Genesis, and Wisdom Tree Collection for GBA), with a funding goal of $15,000. It was successfully funded with $17,196 on 200 backers.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549719931/noahs-ark-for-nes-and-sega-genesis-0/description Kickstarter campaign for Wisdom Tree New Game Cartridges (Noah's Ark for NES, Super Noah's Ark for Genesis, and Wisdom Tree Collection for GBA)!]
On January 2, 2018, Piko announced the acquisition of 60 titles, giving the company control over more than 100 IPs. The acquisition consisted of mostly original works owned by Atari SA. While the specific titles were not announced, the games were previously developed by Infogrames, Ocean Software, Legend Entertainment, Beam Software, Accolade, Hasbro Interactive, GT Interactive, MicroProse, and Spectrum Holobyte.{{Cite web|url=https://pikointeractive.com/blog/happy-2018-important-announcements-for-2018-and-the-future/|title=Happy 2018! Important Announcements for 2018 and the Future|publisher=Piko Interactive|author=piko|date=2018-01-02|accessdate=2018-02-18|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219101403/https://pikointeractive.com/blog/happy-2018-important-announcements-for-2018-and-the-future/|archivedate=2018-02-19}}
At the same time, Piko announced its intention to move away from homebrew titles and split the company into three focuses: physical releases, digital releases, and retro console releases. By this point, Piko had over a dozen employees and worked with a partner factory to develop new cartridges.
On February 12, 2018, Piko launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund a physical release of the canceled Nintendo 64 port of 40 Winks, with a funding goal of $20,000. The game is the first for the system by Piko, and the first new title for the Nintendo 64 since its discontinuation. It was successfully funded in a matter of hours.{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/14/the-retrobeat-a-new-n64-cartridge-40-winks-wakes-up-after-a-long-slumber/|title=The RetroBeat: A new N64 cartridge? 40 Winks wakes up after a long slumber|publisher=VentureBeat|first=Mike|last=Minotti|date=2018-02-14|accessdate=2018-02-18}}
On May 28, 2019, Piko launched another crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, this time to fund the production of an action figure line based on the game Switchblade, with a funding goal of $8,500. As part of the Kickstarter, they will launch a new brand called "Toyetico", which will focus on making toy lines for their products. This campaign was successfully funded with $9,525 on 170 backers.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/switchblade-a-retro-video-game-action-figure-line Kickstarter campaign for Switchblade - Sega Genesis Video Game & Action Figure Line] On August 9, 2019, 20 of their games were announced to be released on the Evercade console.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/08/the_evercade_handhelds_latest_cartridge_features_several_rare_snes_games/|title=The Evercade Handheld's Latest Cartridge Features Several Rare SNES Games|publisher=NintendoLife|author=Ryan Craddock|date=2019-09-10}}
On January 15, 2020, Piko Interactive launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund a physical release of Jim Power in Monster Planet for Turbografx and Amiga CD32 and Jim Power: The Lost Dimension for a NES, SNES, and Genesis, with a funding goal of $50,000. The campaign was successfully funded with $63,805 from 678 backers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gonintendo.com/stories/352861-jim-power-in-lost-dimension-kickstarter-aiming-to-bring-the-game|title=Jim Power in Lost Dimension Kickstarter aiming to bring the game to NES and more|publisher=GoNintendo|author=rawmeatcowboy|date=2020-01-15}} In 2022, a physical release of The Lost Dimension was announced for Switch and PS4, including the SNES version, a completed version of the unreleased Genesis game, and a newly developed NES port.{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-05-26 |title=SNES Platforming Shooter 'Jim Power: The Lost Dimension' Returns On Switch |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/snes-platforming-shooter-jim-power-the-lost-dimension-returns-on-switch |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-05-25 |title=Cult shooter 'Jim Power: The Lost Dimension' getting Switch port, and SNES/NES re-release |url=https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/3959-cult-shooter-jim-power-the-lost-dimension-getting-switch-port-and-snes-nes-re-release |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=GoNintendo |language=en}}
In April 2020, Piko announced the acquisition of the rights to 1998 3D platformer O.D.T., including an unreleased Nintendo 64 version.{{Cite web |last=Craddock |first=Ryan |date=2020-04-20 |title=Piko Interactive Secures The Rights To ODT: Escape Or Die Trying's Scrapped N64 Version |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/piko_interactive_secures_the_rights_to_odt_escape_or_die_tryings_scrapped_n64_version |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}} This was released in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Dean |date=August 13, 2024 |title=All N64 Games #140: O.D.T.: Escape… Or Die Trying {{!}} N-Europe.com |url=https://n-europe.com/features/all-n64-games-140-o.d.t-escape-or-die-trying/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=n-europe.com |language=en}}
In May 2020, Piko announced it had acquired the IP rights to SNK Playmore's 2002 tag team fighting game Rage of the Dragons.{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Keith |date=2020-05-11 |title=Piko Interactive acquires IP Rights for Rage of the Dragons from SNK |url=https://www.theouterhaven.net/2020/05/piko-interactive-acquires-ip-rights-for-rage-of-the-dragons-from-snk/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Outerhaven |language=en-US}} Piko worked with QUByte Interactive to develop Rage of the Dragons Neo, a re-release that added netplay, training mode, and survival mode to the game.{{Cite web |last=Yeung |first=Stan |date=2025-01-15 |title=QUByte taps Physical Mania Games as the retailer to offer Rage of the Dragons NEO physical edition |url=https://gaming-age.com/2025/01/qubyte-taps-physical-mania-games-as-the-retailer-to-offer-rage-of-the-dragons-neo-physical-edition/amp/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Gaming Age |language=en-US}} It was released in November 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Switch.{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2024-10-31 |title=Rage of the Dragons NEO launches November 14 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/rage-of-the-dragons-neo-launches-november-14 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}} A physical edition was also released for PS5, Switch, and original NEO GEO hardware.
On January 4, 2021, Piko announced that they had acquired the Bleem! brand name, with plans to start a retrogaming-focused online storefront titled Bleem Powered.{{cite web |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Bleem! Making Return as a Digital Games Marketplace |url=https://pikointeractive.com/making-return-as-a-digital-games-mark/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811193736/https://pikointeractive.com/making-return-as-a-digital-games-mark/ |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |accessdate=May 26, 2021 |website=Piko Interactive |publisher=}} In a 2024 blog post, Galindo announced his intention to launch bleem.net as a one-stop-shop for buying, watching, reading, and playing all the videos games, cartoon, toys, and comics Piko now owns.{{Cite web |last=Galindo |first=Eli |date=2024-02-06 |title=The Future of Our Efforts. |url=https://www.pikointeractive.com/post/the-future-of-our-efforts |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Piko Interactive |language=en}}
On March 02, 2021, Piko Interactive co-launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with Comix.tv to fund a physical release of Stone Protectors, a Sega Genesis unreleased game and special edition animated series box set with 5 unreleased episodes. The campaign was successfully funded with $33,557 pledged of its $30,000 goal from 371 backers.{{Cite web|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/news/piko-interactive-hits-kickstarter-to-revive-stone-protectors-with-dvd-box-set-and-genesis-game-release/400505/|title=Piko Interactive Hits Kickstarter to Revive Stone Protectors With DVD Box Set and Genesis Game Release|publisher=Hardcore Gamer LLC|author=Jeremy Peeples|date=2021-03-12}} The Genesis version of the game was released in 2022, while the SNES version was added to Antstream Arcade in July 2024.{{Cite web |last=Gander |first=Matt |date=2024-07-10 |title=The painfully ‘90s cartoon tie-in Stone Protectors is now on Antstream Arcade – Games Asylum |url=https://www.gamesasylum.com/2024/07/10/painfully-90s-cartoon-tie-in-stone-protectors-is-now-on-antstream-arcade/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hutchinson |first=Diane |date=2024-07-02 |title=This Week’s New Games: Stone Protectors & Solaris |url=https://www.antstream.com/post/this-week-s-new-games-stone-protectors-solaris |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=Antstream |language=en}}
In February 2022, Piko, Bleem!, and Crave Entertainment released the 1999 PlayStation game Shadow Madness on PC via Steam.{{Cite web |last=Radcliff |first=Ryan |date=2022-02-02 |title=Shadow Madness Heading to Steam in February |url=https://rpgamer.com/2022/02/shadow-madness-heading-to-steam-in-february/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=RPGamer |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=D'Angelo |first=William |date=February 1, 2022 |title=PS1 Turn-Based RPG Shadow Madness Headed to PC on February 15 |url=https://www.vgchartz.com/article/452437/ps1-turn-based-rpg-shadow-madness-headed-to-pc-on-february-15/ |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=VGChartz}} On October 3, 2022, Piko Interactive co-launched another crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with Comix.tv to fund The Legend of Calamity Jane special DVD box set and special edition comic to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary in 2022. The campaign was successfully funded with $24,284 pledged of its $15,000 goal from 426 backers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.comiccrusaders.com/calamity-jane-25th-ann-dvd-the-gunslinging-bullwhip-totting-cowgirl-is-back/|title=Calamity Jane 25th Ann DVD: The Gunslinging Bullwhip-totting Cowgirl is BACK|publisher=Comic Crusaders|author=Al Mega|date=2021-10-06}}
Games published
= Physical releases =
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| Game | Release Date | System | Genre | Developer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super 4 in 1 Multicart | 2013-12-14 | Super NES | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Piko Interactive LLC | Compilation of 4 games from 3 different developers. Funded via Kickstarter.[http://www.retrocollect.com/News/super-4-in-1-multicart-for-the-snes-to-be-released-via-kickstarter.html Article by RetroCollect website] |
| AstroHawk | 2013 | Super NES | Shoot 'em Up | Paul Lay | Free space shooter similar to Asteroids. |
| Super 3D Noah's Ark | SNES re-print 2013-12-31 Genesis 2018-05 | Super NES, Genesis | First-Person Shooter | Wisdom Tree | A newly developed Sega Genesis port is called Mega 3D Noah's Ark. It was funded via Kickstarter.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1549719931/noahs-ark-for-nes-and-sega-genesis-0 Noah's Ark for NES and Sega Genesis Kickstarter] |
| Mazezam Challenge | 2013 | Super NES | Puzzle | Alekmaul | A puzzle video game. |
| UWOL: Quest for Money | 2013 | Super NES | Action/Platformer | Alekmaul | A port of a ZX Spectrum game by The Mojon Twins. |
| N-Warp Daisakusen | 2013 | Super NES | Action/Fighting | Gra | A 2-8 player free-for-all fighting game. |
| Rockfall | 2013 | Super NES | Puzzle/Action | Paul Lay | A Boulder Dash clone developed back in 1995/6. |
| Classic Kong | 2014-01-11 | Super NES | Platformer | Bubble Zap Games | A Donkey Kong clone. |
| Creepy Bird | 2014-03-17 | Super NES | Action/Arcade | Piko Interactive LLC | A horror-themed Flappy Bird clone. |
| Mr. Bloppy Saves the World | 2014 | Super NES | Educational Platformer | {{Interlanguage link|Compedia|he|קומפדיה}} | A previously unreleased game. |
| Super Thor Quest | 2014 | Super NES | Platformer | Bubble Zap Games | A Donkey Kong clone. |
| Apocalypse II | 2015-05-22 | Super NES | Shoot-'Em-Up | Psygnosis | A previously unreleased game. |
| Dorke and Ymp | 2015-08-06 | Super NES | Action Adventure | Norse | A previously unreleased game.{{Cite web |last=Wirtanen |first=Josh |title=Talking Dorke and Ymp with Piko Interactive Founder Eli Galindo |url=https://retrovolve.com/eli-galindo-founder-of-piko-interactive-talks-dorke-and-ymp/ |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=retrovolve.com |language=en-US}} |
| Corn Buster | 2015-08-06 | Super NES | Action | Engine Software | A previously unreleased game. It has similar gameplay to Devilish for the Sega Genesis. |
| Hind Strike | 2015-08-06 | Super NES | Simulation/Flight/Combat | Bubble Zap Games | A top-view military shooter which is inspired by the bonus levels from Pilotwings for SNES. The game features 16-bit graphics with Mode 7 rotating effects. |
| Water Margin - The Tales of Clouds and Winds | 2015-08-06 | Genesis | Beat-'Em-Up | Never Ending Soft Team | A translated Genesis game previously available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the late 1990s.{{Cite web |last=Priestman |first=Chris |date=2015-02-11 |title=Previously Taiwan-Exclusive Sega Genesis Beat ‘Em Up Is Being Localized For The West |url=https://www.siliconera.com/previously-taiwan-exclusive-sega-genesis-beat-em-up-is-being-localized-for-the-west/ |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Siliconera |language=en-US}} |
| Quest Forge: By Order of Kings | 2015-09-05 | NES | Action Adventure | Ludosity Interactive | A new game for the NES.[http://www.retrogamenetwork.com/2015/09/05/piko-interactive-presents-their-brand-new-nes-original-title-quest-forge-by-order-of-kings/ Article by Retro Game Network website] |
| Duke Nukem 3D | 2015-10-16 | Genesis | First-Person Shooter | TecToy | Previously available only in Brazil during the late 1990s.{{Cite news |date=2015-10-18 |title=Duke Nukem 3D for Sega Genesis to See World Wide Release, Pre-Orders Now Open - Retro Gaming Magazine |url=http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/10/17/duke-nukem-3d-for-sega-genesis-to-see-world-wide-release-pre-orders-now-open/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211020081325/https://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/10/17/duke-nukem-3d-for-sega-genesis-to-see-world-wide-release-pre-orders-now-open/ |archive-date=2021-10-20 |access-date=2025-02-15 |work=Retro Gaming Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Ken |last2= |first2= |date=2015-10-26 |title=Interview: Eleazar Galindo (Piko Interactive) |url=https://www.sega-16.com/2015/10/interview-eleazar-galindo-piko-interactive/comment-page-1/ |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Sega-16.com |language=en-US}} |
| Broken Circle | 2015-11-06 | Game Boy Advance | Role-playing | 7 Raven Studios | A previously unreleased game. |
| World Reborn | 2015-11-06 | Game Boy Advance | Shoot-'Em-Up | NeoPong Software | A previously unreleased game. |
| Anguna - Warriors of Virtue | 2015-11-06 | Game Boy Advance | Action Adventure | Bite the Chili Productions | A game previously released in 2008. |
| Legend | SNES re-print 2017-01-30 | Super NES | Beat-'Em-Up | Arcade Zone | A 2017 re-print version. |
| Iron Commando: Koutetsu no Senshi | 2017-01-30 | Super NES | Beat-'Em-Up | Arcade Zone | The SNES 2017 release is fully translated in English. |
| Wisdom Tree NES Collection | 2017-01-30 | NES | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Wisdom Tree | A compilation of 7 NES games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Bible Adventures, Spiritual Warfare, Exodus, Joshua & the Battle of Jericho, Sunday Funday, Bible Buffet, and King of Kings. |
| Snakky | 2017-01-30 | NES | Action/Arcade | Shiru | A Snake clone. |
| Wisdom Tree Sega Genesis Collection | 2017-01-30 | Genesis | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Wisdom Tree | A compilation of 4 Sega Genesis games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Bible Adventures, Spiritual Warfare, Exodus, and Joshua & the Battle of Jericho. |
| Generals of the Yang Family | 2017-01-30 | Genesis | Beat-'Em-Up | Unknown | A translated version of Yi Men Ying Lie: Yang Jia Jiang that previously was available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the 1990s. |
| Smart Mouse | 2017-01-30 | Genesis | Puzzle | Chuanpu | A translated version of Huan Le Tao Qi Shu: Smart Mouse that previously was available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the 1990s. |
| Sumo Slam | 2017-01-30 | Genesis | Action/Arcade | Segaman | |
| Custodian | Jaguar 2017-01-30 Genesis 2018-05 GBA 2019-04-15 | Atari Jaguar, Genesis, Game Boy Advance | Arcade/Shooter | Realms Software Concepts | A port of an Atari ST/ Amiga game.[https://pikointeractive.com/blog/second-wave-of-games-ready-for-pre-order/ Blog post by Piko Interactive] |
| Escape From Atlantis | 2017-04-13 | NES | Action/Arcade | Color Dreams | A previously unreleased game. |
| Free Fall | 2017-04-13 | NES | Action/Arcade | Color Dreams | A previously unreleased game. |
| Waimanu: Grinding Blocks Adventure | 2017-04-13 | Game Boy Advance | Action/Puzzle | Disjointed Studio | A game previously released in 2013.[http://disjointedstudio.blogspot.it/2017/05/waimanu-gba-available-on-cartridge.html Blog post by Disjointed Studio.] |
| Switchblade | Jaguar 2017-09-07 Genesis 2019-04-15 | Atari Jaguar, Genesis | Action/Platformer | Core Design | A port of the Atari ST/ Amiga game.{{Cite web |title=Switchblade (Jaguar) - Core designs Amiga platformer gets a Jaguar port! |url=http://www.indieretronews.com/2017/07/switchblade-jaguar-core-designs-amiga.html/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241116012438/https://www.indieretronews.com/2017/07/switchblade-jaguar-core-designs-amiga.html |archive-date=2024-11-16 |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=www.indieretronews.com}}{{Cite web |date=2021-07-13 |title=Retro Atari Jaguar Games Set For A Physical Release |url=https://gametyrant.com/news/retro-atari-jaguar-games-set-for-a-physical-release |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=GameTyrant |language=en-US}} |
| Noah's Ark | 2018-02 | NES | Platformer | Source Research & Development | Previously available only in European regions in 1992. It was funded via Kickstarter. |
| Wisdom Tree GBA Collection | 2018-02 | Game Boy Advance | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Wisdom Tree | A compilation of 7 GBA games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Bible Adventures, Spiritual Warfare, Exodus, Joshua & the Battle of Jericho, Sunday Funday, Bible Buffet, and King of Kings. It was funded via Kickstarter. |
| Brave Battle Saga: The Legend of the Magic Warrior | 2018-05 | Genesis | RPG | Chuanpu | A translated version of Barver Battle Saga: Tai Kong Zhan Shi that previously was available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the 1990s. |
| The Humans | 2018-05 | Super NES | Platformer/Puzzle | Imagitec Design | Previously available only in PAL regions in 1992. |
| Pinkie | 2018-05 | Super NES | Platformer | Data Design Interactive | A previously unreleased game. |
| Tyrannosaurus Tex | 2018-05 | Game Boy Color | First Person Shooter | Slitherine Software | A previously unreleased game.[http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/03/08/tyrannosaurus-tex-unreleased-game-boy-color-title-acquired-by-piko-interactive/ Article by Retro Gaming Magazine website] |
| 40 Winks | 2019-04-15 | N64 | Platformer | Eurocom | A previously unreleased game. It was funded via Kickstarter.[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/40-winks-a-new-nintendo-64-game Kickstarter campaign] |
| Head Over Heels | 2019-04-15 | Atari Jaguar | Action | Ocean Software | A port of the Atari ST/ Amiga game. |
| Impossamole | 2019-04-15 | Atari Jaguar | Platformer | Core Design | A port of the Atari ST/ Amiga game. |
| Little Lancelot | 2019-04-15 | NES | Platformer | Ocean Software | Re-release version of The Legend of Prince Valiant for NES. |
| Pyramids of Ra | 2019-04-15 | NES | Puzzle | Source the Software House | A previously unreleased game. |
| Exploding Fist | 2019-04-15 | NES | Fighting | Beam Software | A previously unreleased game. |
| Gourmet Warriors | 2019-04-15 | Super NES | Beat-'Em-Up | Winds | Official English translation for international release. |
| Tinhead | 2019-04-15 | Super NES | Platformer | MicroProse | A previously unreleased game. |
| Canon - Legends Of The New Gods | 2019-04-15 | Genesis | RPG | Chuanpu | A translated version of Feng Shen Ying Jie Chuan that previously was available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the 1990s. |
| Thunderbolt II | 2019-04-15 | Genesis | Shoot-'Em-Up | Ming Super Chip | A translated version of Lei Dian Chuan Shuo II that previously was available only in China (Taiwan and Hong Kong markets mostly) during the 1990s.[https://pikointeractive.com/new-wave-of-games-12-titles-up-for-a-short-pre-order// Blog post by Piko Interactive] |
| Piko Interactive Collection 1 | 2020-06-18 | Evercade | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Various | A compilation of 20 vintage games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; 8 Eyes, Brave Battle Sage: Legend of the Magic Warrior, Canon: The Legend of the New Gods, Drakkhen, Dragon View, Dorke and Ymp, Iron Commando, The Immortal, Jim Power: The Lost Dimension, Magic Girl, Nightshade, Power Piggs of the Dark Ages, Power Punch II, Radical Rex, Switchblade, The Humans, Tinhead, Top Racer, The Way of the Exploding Fist, and Water Margin. |
| Piko Interactive Collection 2 | 2021-04 | Evercade | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Various | A compilation of 13 vintage sports games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Beast Ball, Eliminator Boat Duel, Football Madness, Full Throttle: All-American Racing, Hoops Shut Up and Jam, Hoops Shut Up and Jam 2, Power Football, Racing Fever, Soccer Kid, Summer Challenge, Top Racer 2, Winter Challenge, and World Trophy Soccer. |
| Gaelco Arcade 1 | 2022-01-14 | Evercade | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Gaelco | A compilation of 6 vintage arcade games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Alligator Hunt, Biomechanical Toy, Glass, Snowboard Championship, Thunder Hoop, and World Rally |
| Gaelco Arcade 2 | 2022-07-29 | Evercade | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Gaelco | A compilation of 6 vintage arcade games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Big Karnak, TH Strikes Back: Thunder Hoop 2, World Rally 2, Maniac Square, Squash, and Touch and Go |
| Piko Interactive Collection 3 | 2023-05-31 | Evercade | Miscellaneous/Compilation | Various | A compilation of 10 vintage games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; 40 Winks, Zero Tolerance, Legend of Wukong, Stanley: The Search for Dr. Livingston, Super Bubble Pop, Metal Mech: Man & Machine, Radikal Bikers, Motor City Patrol, Punch King, and Sword of Sodan.{{Cite web |date=March 13, 2023 |title=ractive is Back on Evercade With a Third Collection! |url=https://evercade.co.uk/piko-interactive-is-back-on-evercade-with-a-third-collection/ |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=Evercade}} |
| Piko Interactive Collection 4
|2024-04-30 |Evercade |Miscellaneous/Compilation |Various |A compilation of 10 vintage games in one cartridge. The package includes these following games; Glover, Risky Woods, Street Racer, Zero Tolerance Underground, Sküljagger: Revolt of the Westicans, Bad Street Brawler, The Fidgetts, Mermaids of Atlantis, Star X, Target: Renegade.{{Cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=2024-02-16 |title=N64 Emulation Comes To Evercade Via Piko Interactive Collection 4 |url=https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/02/n64-emulation-comes-to-evercade-via-piko-interactive-collection-4 |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=Time Extension |language=en-GB}} |
= Digital releases =
Games released under a new label called "Classics Digital", which concentrates on publishing the games that they acquired in popular digital distribution channels like Steam Greenlight and GOG.com.
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| Game | Release Date | System | Genre | Developer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super 3D Noah's Ark | Steam 2015-06-24 | Windows, macOS, Linux | First-Person Shooter | Wisdom Tree | Steam package includes SNES and DOS versions.{{Cite web |last=Matulef |first=Jeffrey |date=2014-01-24 |title=How Super 3D Noah's Ark came to be reprinted on SNES in 2014 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/how-super-3d-noahs-ark-came-to-be-reprinted-on-snes-in-2014 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Eurogamer.net |language=en}} |
| Jim Power: The Lost Dimension | Steam 2015-10-01 | Windows | Platformer | Loriciel | Steam package includes SNES and DOS versions.{{Cite news |date=2015-11-06 |title=Jim Power – The Lost Dimension Released onto Steam, Brings Three Versions in One Package |url=http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/11/05/jim-power-the-lost-dimension-released-onto-steam-brings-three-versions-in-one-package/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20211019162513/http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2015/11/05/jim-power-the-lost-dimension-released-onto-steam-brings-three-versions-in-one-package/ |archive-date=2021-10-19 |access-date=2025-02-16 |work=Retro Gaming Magazine |language=en-US}} |
| Legend | Steam 2015-11-11 | Windows | Beat-'Em-Up | Arcade Zone | Steam package includes the original SNES version.{{Cite news |last=Estrada |first=Marcus |date=2015-11-11 |title=Piko Interactive Releases SNES Game 'Legend' onto Steam - Hardcore Gamer |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/11/11/piko-interactive-releases-snes-game-legend-onto-steam/176672/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20190418235213/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/11/11/piko-interactive-releases-snes-game-legend-onto-steam/176672/ |archive-date=2019-04-18 |access-date=2025-02-16 |work=Hardcore Gamer |language=en-US}} |
| Iron Commando: Koutetsu no Senshi | Steam 2016-07-13 | Windows | Beat-'Em-Up | Arcade Zone | Steam package includes the translated SNES version. |
| Dorke and Ymp | Steam 2016-10-19 | Windows | Action Adventure | Norse | Steam package includes the original SNES version. |
| Spiritual Warfare & Wisdom Tree Collection | Steam 2017-04-25 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Action | Wisdom Tree | The package includes 4 original DOS games by Wisdom Tree; Spiritual Warfare, Bible Adventures, Exodus, and Joshua & the Battle of Jericho. |
| The Humans Bundle | GOG 2017-07-13 Steam 2018-06-06 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Platformer/Puzzle | Imagitec Design | The package includes the original DOS versions of The Humans, The Humans 2: The Jurassic Levels, and The Humans III: Evolution - Lost in Time. |
| Alien Rampage | GOG 2017-08-03 Steam 2017-10-12 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Action | Inner Circle Creations | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Daemonsgate | Steam 2017-10-26 | Windows, macOS, Linux | RPG | Imagitec Design | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| King's Table - The Legend of Ragnarok | Steam 2017-10-26 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Simulation/Board Game | Imagitec Design | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Prophecy 1: The Viking Child | Steam 2017-10-26 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Action | Imagitec Design | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Death Gate | GOG 2018-01-03 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Adventure/Puzzle | Legend Entertainment | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Bubble Ghost | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Action | ERE Informatique, Infogrames | The package includes original the DOS version. |
| Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Adventure/Puzzle | ERE Informatique, Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Chaos Control | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Rail Shooters | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Drakkhen | Steam 2018-02-09 GOG 2018-06-26 | Windows | RPG | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Eternam | Steam 2018-02-09 GOG 2019-07-01 | Windows | Adventure | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Hostage: Rescue Mission | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Action | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Marco Polo | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Simulation | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Mystical | Steam 2018-02-09 | Windows | Action/2D-scrolling Shooter | Infogrames | The package includes original the DOS version. |
| Time Gate: Knight's Chase | Steam 2018-02-09 GOG 2019-12-20 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Adventure/Puzzle | Infogrames | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Eric the Unready | GOG 2018-04-12 Steam 2019-01-28 | Windows | Point-and-click/Adventure | Legend Entertainment | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Central Intelligence | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Strategy | Ocean Software | The package includes original the DOS version. |
| Elf | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Action/Platformer | Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Last Rites | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | 1st-person Shooter | Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Pushover | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Platformer/Puzzle | Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Sleepwalker | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Platformer/Strategy | Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| The Great Escape | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Strategy/Adventure | Denton Designs, Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Tunnel B1 | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | 1st-person Shooter | NEON Software, Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Where Time Stood Still | Steam 2018-04-14 | Windows | Arcade Adventure | Denton Designs, Ocean Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| The Dame Was Loaded | GOG 2018-04-19 Steam 2019-01-28 | Windows | Point-and-click Adventure | Beam Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Spellcasting 101+102+103 | GOG 2018-04-26 Steam 2019-03-18 | Windows | Text Adventure/Puzzle | Legend Entertainment | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Mission Critical | GOG 2018-05-09 Steam 2019-01-28 | Windows | Adventure/Puzzle | Legend Entertainment | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| 40 Winks | Steam 2018-10-22 | Windows | Action Platformer | Eurocom | The package includes the original PS1 version. |
| Dragon View | Steam 2019-01-22 | Windows | RPG | Infogrames | The package includes the original SNES version. |
| Nightshade | Steam 2019-03-07 | Windows | Action Adventure | Beam Software | The package includes the original NES version. |
| Radical Rex | Steam 2019-03-07 | Windows | Action Platformer | Beam Software | The package includes the original SNES version. |
| Minskies: The Abduction | Steam 2019-03-09 | Windows | Puzzle | Binary Emotions | The package includes the previously unreleased DOS version. |
| Brave Battle Saga: The Legend of the Magic Warrior | Steam 2019-03-18 | Windows | RPG | Chuanpu | The package includes the original Sega Genesis version. |
| Gourmet Warriors | Steam 2019-07-04 | Windows | Beat-'Em-Up | Winds | The package includes the translated SNES version. |
| Superhero League of Hoboken | GOG 2019-01-29 Steam 2019-07-04 | Windows | Adventure | Legend Entertainment | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Water Margin - The Tales of Clouds and Winds | Steam 2019-07-04 | Windows | Beat-'Em-Up | Never Ending Soft Team | The package includes the original Sega Genesis version. |
| Soccer Kid | Steam 2019-07-10 | Windows | Platformer | Krisalis Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Head Over Heels | Steam 2019-08-09 | Windows | Action | Retrospec | The remake of the original game in the modern graphic. |
| Brutal Sports Football | Steam 2019-08-13 | Windows | Action | Teque London | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Legends | Steam 2019-08-13 | Windows | Adventure/RPG | Krisalis Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| 8 Eyes | Steam 2019-08-15 | Windows | Platformer | Thinking Rabbit | The package includes the original NES version. |
| The Gadget Twins | Steam 2019-08-20 | Windows | Beat-'Em-Up | Imagitec Design | The package includes the original Sega Genesis version. |
| Power Punch II | Steam 2019-08-23 | Windows | Sport (Boxing) | Beam Software, American Softworks | The package includes the original NES version. |
| Switchblade | Steam 2019-08-23 | Windows | Action/Platformer | Core Design | The package includes the new Sega Genesis version. |
| Tinhead | Steam 2019-08-23 | Windows | Platformer | MicroProse | The package includes the original SNES version. |
| Impossamole | Steam 2019-09-03 | Windows | Platformer | Core Design | The package includes the original TurboGrafx-16 version. |
| DethKarz | GOG 2019-12-20 | Windows | Futuristic racing | Beam Software | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| EPIC + Inferno Bundle | GOG 2019-12-20 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Space flight | Digital Image Design | The package includes original the DOS version of Epic and Inferno. |
| Hexplore | GOG 2019-12-20 | Windows | RPG | Heliovisions Productions | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| The Legacy: Realm of Terror | GOG 2019-12-20 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Adventure/RPG | Magnetic Scrolls, MicroProse | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Motor Mash | Steam 2020-08-07 | Windows | Racing | Eutechnyx, Ocean Software | The package includes the original PS1 version. |
| Zero Tolerance | Steam 2020-08-18 | Windows | First-person shooter | Technopop, Accolade | The package includes the original Genesis version. |
| Blender Bros. | Steam 2020-08-25 | Windows | Platformer | Hudson Soft, Infogrames | The package includes the original Game Boy Advance version. |
| Noah's Ark | Steam 2021-03-30 | Windows | Platform game | Source Research & Development | The package includes the original NES version.{{Cite news |last=Prescott |first=Shaun |date=2021-04-06 |title=Noah’s Ark, an old NES platformer never released in the US, is now on Steam |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/noahs-ark-an-old-nes-platformer-never-released-in-the-us-is-now-on-steam/ |access-date=2025-02-16 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}} |
| Attack of the Mutant Penguins | Steam 2021-03-30 | Windows | Tower defense game | Sunrise Games, Atari | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| The Immortal | Steam 2021-03-30 | Windows | Action-adventure game | Sandcastle | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Super Hunchback | Steam 2021-06-02 | Windows | Platformer | Ocean Software | The package includes the original Game Boy version. |
| First Samurai | Steam 2021-07-23 | Windows | Beat 'em up | Vivid Image, Image Works | |
| Street Racer | Steam 2021-08-02 | Windows | Kart racing | Vivid Image | The package includes the DOS and 16-bit versions. |
| Shadow Madness | Steam 2022-02-15 | Windows | RPG | Lobotomy Software, Crave Entertainment | The package includes the original PS1 version. |
| Second Samurai | Steam 2022-02-16 | Windows | Action | Vivid Image | |
| Stone Protectors | Steam 2022-03-15 | Windows | Beat 'em up | Eurocom, Kemco | The package includes the original Super NES version. |
| O.D.T.: Escape... Or Die Trying | Steam 2022-04-05 | Windows | action-adventure | FDI | The package includes the original Windows version. |
| Glover | Steam 2022-04-20 GOG 2022-04-20 Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Release Date TBA | Windows | Platformer | Interactive Studios | The package includes a new port based on the original Nintendo 64 version.{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/the-studio-that-announced-glover-2-didn-t-actually-have-1825395955|title=The Studio That Announced Glover 2 Didn't Actually Have The Rights|website=Kotaku|date=April 19, 2018|last=Jackson|first=Gita}}{{cite web|last=Zwiezen|first=Zack|title=Glover Is Coming Back On The Weed Day Because LOL|url=https://kotaku.com/glover-remake-steam-420-weed-remaster-retro-n64-platfor-1848616999|website=Kotaku|publisher=G/O Media|access-date=March 7, 2022|date=March 7, 2022}}{{cite web|last=Brandon Ingram|first=Michael|title=Classic Platformer Glover is Coming to Modern Platforms|url=https://gamerant.com/glover-ps5-ps4-switch-xbox/|website=Game Rant|access-date=November 5, 2022|date=October 28, 2022}} |
| Zany Golf | GOG 2022-12-19 | Windows | Sports | Sandcastle Productions | The package includes the original DOS version. |
| Dark Rift | GOG 2023-01-24 | Windows | Fighting game | Kronos Digital Entertainment | The package includes the original N64 version. |
| The Humans: Meet the Ancestors! | GOG 2023-01-25 | Windows | Action-puzzle | Blue Monkey Studios | The package includes the original Windows version. |
| Meat Puppet | Steam 2023-02-01 | Windows | Action/platformer/puzzle/shooter | Kronos Digital Entertainment | The package includes the original Windows version. |
| Risky Woods | Steam 2023-02-01 | Windows | Platformer | Dinamic Software, Zeus Software |
Games acquired
- Battle Squadron (Amiga, Genesis)
- Onslaught (Amiga, Atari ST, PC, Mega Drive)
- Sword of Sodan (Amiga, Genesis)[http://amigaworld.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=7579 Article in Amigaworld website]
- Skweek (Amiga, Atari ST, Atari Lynx, PC, Amstrad CPC, Game Gear, PC Engine)
- Shui Hu Zhuan (Genesis)
- Tun Shi Dian Ti III (Genesis)
- Ya Se Chuan Shuo (Genesis)[http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?30519-Duke-Nukem-3D-is-ready-for-quot-Pre-Order-quot-Piko-Interactive&p=732745#post732745 Post in Sega-16 Forum]
- Fireteam Rogue (Super NES, Genesis)[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/retrogames/40-winks-a-new-nintendo-64-game/comments?cursor=19619175#comment-19619174 Comment in the 40 Winks Kickstarter campaign]
- Mysterious Song (Super NES){{cite web|last=Galindo|first=Eleazar|url=https://pikointeractive.com/mysterious-song-a-new-rpg-for-snes-under-development/|title=Mysterious Song – A New RPG for SNES Under Development|publisher=Piko Interactive|date=January 26, 2014|access-date=2021-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109042549/https://pikointeractive.com/mysterious-song-a-new-rpg-for-snes-under-development/|archive-date=2021-01-09|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Galindo|first=Eleazar|url=https://pikointeractive.com/piko-interactive-in-2015/|title=New Games for Retro Consoles: Piko Interactive in 2015 - Game Wave #3 – TBA|publisher=Piko Interactive|date=April 24, 2015|access-date=2021-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210032547/https://pikointeractive.com/piko-interactive-in-2015/|archive-date=2020-12-10|url-status=live}}
- Dragon Sword (N64){{cite web|last=Craddock|first=Ryan|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/01/unreleased_n64_game_dragon_sword_might_finally_be_completed_20_years_later|title=Unreleased N64 Game Dragon Sword Might Finally Be Completed 20 Years Later|work=Nintendo Life|publisher=Nlife Media|date=January 30, 2019|accessdate=April 15, 2019}}
- Glover (N64)
- Rage of the Dragons (Arcade, Neo Geo AES){{cite web|last=Wong|first=Alistair|url=https://www.siliconera.com/rage-of-the-dragons-ip-acquired-by-piko-interactive/|title=Rage of the Dragons IP Acquired By PIKO Interactive|work=Siliconera|publisher=Enthusiast Gaming|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=2020-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606113248/https://www.siliconera.com/rage-of-the-dragons-ip-acquired-by-piko-interactive/|archive-date=2020-06-06|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Mateo|first=Alex|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-11/piko-interactive-acquires-rights-to-rage-of-the-dragons-game/.159447|title=PIKO Interactive Acquires Rights to Rage of the Dragons Game - Publisher "currently working on plans" for 2002 fighting game|publisher=Anime News Network|date=May 11, 2020|access-date=2020-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200620020541/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-11/piko-interactive-acquires-rights-to-rage-of-the-dragons-game/.159447|archive-date=2020-06-20|url-status=live}}
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.pikointeractive.com/}}
- [http://www.mobygames.com/company/piko-interactive-llc Piko Interactive LLC] at MobyGames
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140317102102/http://www.ign.com/companies/piko-interactive Piko Interactive LLC] at IGN.com
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