Nekki Games
For action-oriented mobile gamers interested in martial arts themes and character progression systems.
Shadow Fight 2
Snapshot
Who is Nekki Games?
Delivering immersive martial arts combat experiences for mobile players. Combining RPG progression with touch-optimized fighting mechanics.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 2Last updated
Shadow Fight 2
v2.41.9
5mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Nekki Games?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile fighting games with RPG elements
Scale
indie
Target audience
Action-oriented mobile gamers interested in martial arts themes and character progression systems.
Signature Patterns
- •Hybrid RPG and fighting game mechanics
- •Distinctive silhouette-based visual art style
- •Touch-optimized animation and control systems
- •Freemium monetization model with character progression
- •Integration of multiplayer clan-based modes
Portfolio momentum
Released 2 updates across 2 apps in the last 6 months, with one title currently in maintenance mode.
Portfolio
What does Nekki Games ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Deep RPG weapon-customization system provides granular progression paths
- Nostalgic gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for returning veteran players
- Excessive forced advertisements after every match disrupt the flow and enjoyment of gameplay
Distributed across 9 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 2 of 2 apps with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Mexico2 / 2
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
Europe (4)
- France1 / 2
- Germany1 / 2
- Italy1 / 2
- Spain1 / 2
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan2 / 2
- South Korea2 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
35/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Nekki Games compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both titles target the same action-RPG mobile demographic and share the same intellectual property, forcing a direct choice between the silhouette-based 2D experience and the 3D narrative-driven sequel.
Contenders(1)
Both titles target mobile gamers seeking action-RPG combat, with Skullgirls competing for the same time-share via its collection-based progression and accessible touch-combat mechanics.
Same space(17)
Serves the same ninja fighting audience with a focus on animated 3D combat and combo moves.
Serves the same fighting game audience with a focus on immediate, physics-based ragdoll combat.
Competes for the same samurai-themed fighting audience with a focus on hand-to-hand combat and combo moves.
Targets the same medieval arena fighting audience with a focus on direct control and timing-based combat.
Appeals to the same high-skill combat audience through a distinct parry-based mechanic and aesthetic.
Targets the same hack-and-slash audience with a focus on skill-based combat rather than button-mashing.
Competes for the same dark fantasy action-RPG audience with a companion-based combat system.
Appeals to the same ninja fighting demographic by emphasizing anime-style character aesthetics and tournament progression.
Shares the ninja-themed fighting space with a focus on teleportation-based combat and beam-clash mechanics.
Targets the same shadow-themed fighting audience with a focus on arcade-style combat and weapon variety.
Captures the same mid-core RPG audience through high-fidelity 3D character collection and consistent live-ops updates.
Targets the same martial arts fighting demographic with a focus on level-based progression and boss encounters.
Targets the same martial arts fighting audience with a focus on combo-based combat and weapon selection.
Serves the same action-RPG niche by prioritizing offline-first combat for players in low-connectivity regions.
Targets the same martial arts fighting audience by blending classic combat with RPG adventure elements.
Competes for the same RPG fighting audience by offering a large volume of levels and character variety.
Targets the same fighting game demographic with licensed DC Comics characters and 3v3 combat mechanics.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Nekki Games
Bottom line
Nekki Games is a specialized studio that has successfully sustained a single core IP for over a decade through high-fidelity animation and consistent gameplay loops. Their ability to maintain a massive, highly-rated user base around one title demonstrates a disciplined approach to product-market fit in the mobile action category.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 2
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 2
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
