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Cygames

For fans of competitive fantasy strategy and anime-style management simulations who value high-quality visuals and deep character progression.

10apps3.8(156.8K) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is Cygames?

Delivering high-production, narrative-driven mobile games that blend deep strategic mechanics with cinematic visual presentation.

Target audience

Fans of competitive fantasy strategyAnime-style management simulations who value high-quality visualsDeep character progression

Active nemesis

NEXON Company

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 10
10
apps
Games3
ゲーム2
ブック1

Last updated

Shadowverse CCG

v4.7.0

5mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Cygames?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

High-production mobile CCGs and simulation games

Scale

indie

Target audience

Fans of competitive fantasy strategy and anime-style management simulations who value high-quality visuals and deep character progression.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 24 updates across 3 apps in the last 6 months with the most recent update occurring 13 days ago, indicating an intense live-ops cadence.

Last release 13d agoActive apps 3

Portfolio

What does Cygames ship?

Apps

10 apps analysed

Shadowverse CCG icon
Shadowverse CCG

Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game.

3.9(77K)
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Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 10 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

1

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

45/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does Cygames compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(2)

NEXON Company

known forBlue Archive

1 app4.2Games

Dominates the sub-genre of high-fidelity anime character collection and tactical simulation with massive scale.

The Pokemon Company

known forPokémon TCG Pocket

2 apps4.6Games

Both apps compete directly for mobile card game players by offering freemium collection and battle mechanics.

Contenders(1)

Aniplex

known forFate/Grand Order (English)

1 app4.0Games

A long-standing pillar of the character-collection genre that commands extreme player loyalty through narrative depth.

Same space(4)

Bushiroad

known forBanG Dream! Girls Band Party!

1 app3.6Games

Targets the same Japanese-media-centric audience with a focus on character-driven rhythm gameplay.

Eureka Creation

known forEnsemble Stars Music

1 app3.4Games

Directly overlaps with the target's audience by focusing on idol-training and character development.

Smilegate

known forEpic Seven

1 app4.2Games

Shares the high-production anime aesthetic and gacha-driven progression common in the target's broader market.

YOSTAR

known forArknights

1 app4.3Games

Competes for the same audience of anime-style game enthusiasts through high-quality art and strategic gameplay.

New entrants(2)

Bluepoch Co.

known forReverse: 1999-2.5th Anniv.

1 app4.3Games

Rapidly gaining traction with a unique aesthetic and consistent update cadence since its recent launch.

KURO GAMES

known forWuthering Waves - 2nd Anniv.

1 app4.3Games

Demonstrates aggressive market entry with 15 releases in six months and high-fidelity open-world action.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Cygames publish?
Cygames has 10 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does Cygames make?
Cygames's portfolio is concentrated in Games and ゲーム, with an average rating of 3.8/5 across rated apps.
What is Cygames's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Shadowverse CCG is Cygames's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Cygames's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Cygames's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
3
With full intel:
1
With overview:
3
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cygames, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Cygames intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-28. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/cygames-inc

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