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Thekla

For casual gamers seeking episodic mystery adventures and high-intent puzzle enthusiasts looking for non-linear, intellectual challenges.

9apps3.9(3.6K)PuzzleGames

Snapshot

Who is Thekla?

Delivering episodic mystery adventures and high-concept puzzles for both casual players and dedicated enthusiasts.

Target audience

Casual gamers seeking episodic mystery adventuresHigh-intent puzzle enthusiasts looking for non-linearIntellectual challenges

Active nemesis

Fireproof Studios

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 6
9
apps
Puzzle6
Games3

Last updated

Secrets of Salem: Witch f2p

v1.0.18

6mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Thekla?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Narrative hidden object puzzles and premium exploration games

Scale

studio

Target audience

Casual gamers seeking episodic mystery adventures and high-intent puzzle enthusiasts looking for non-linear, intellectual challenges.

Origin

Founded in 2009, the company began developing casual games in 2010 and established a key partnership with Big Fish Games.

Intense

Portfolio momentum

Released 21 updates in the last 6 months with 12 out of 13 apps currently active โ€” an extremely high development cadence.

Last release 5d agoActive apps 12

Company profile

medium confidence
Headquarters
Limassol, Cyprus
Founded
2009

Portfolio

What does Thekla ship?

Apps

9 apps analysed

Adventure Seekers: Lost f2p icon
Adventure Seekers: Lost f2p

A mystery adventure on a lost island: uncover memories & search hidden objects!

4.3(559)
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Crime Shadows: Spotlight

Hidden object games and detective games turn a cursed film set into murder!

4.2(221)
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Detective Club 2: Extra f2p icon
Detective Club 2: Extra f2p

Detective games with hidden objects: uncover your fatherโ€™s last case in London!

4.5(146)
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Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 3 of 9 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete ยท last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • United States3 / 3
  • Brazil2 / 3
  • Mexico2 / 3
  • Canada1 / 3

Europe (6)

  • France2 / 3
  • Germany2 / 3
  • Italy2 / 3
  • Portugal2 / 3
  • Spain2 / 3
โ€บ+1 more europe market
  • Sweden1 / 3

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan1 / 3
  • South Korea1 / 3

Core markets (3/3 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 Thekla compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Fireproof Studios

known forThe Room

1 app4.8Games

The Room dominates the premium puzzle-adventure space with a massive, established user base and a highly polished tactile interface that directly competes for the same 'thoughtful exploration' audience.

Contenders(2)

BT Productions

known forLinelight

1 app4.8Games

A minimalist puzzle game that shares the target's focus on pure, logic-driven gameplay stripped of unnecessary narrative or UI clutter.

ustwo games

known forMonument Valley

1 app4.9Games

A massive, highly-rated competitor that defines the premium mobile puzzle genre through iconic visual design and accessible, geometry-based mechanics.

Same space(1)

FIFTYTWO

known forKenshล

1 app4.7Games

An adjacent puzzle experience that blends match-three mechanics with environmental exploration, serving a similar 'relaxing puzzle' intent.

New entrants(1)

Hempuli

known forBaba Is You

1 app4.7Games

An innovative, rule-bending puzzle game that has seen recent updates and represents a high-threat, high-complexity alternative for the target's core audience.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Thekla publish?
Thekla has 9 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Puzzle category.
What kind of apps does Thekla make?
Thekla's portfolio is concentrated in Puzzle and Games, with an average rating of 3.9/5 across rated apps.
What is Thekla's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Secrets of Salem: Witch f2p is Thekla's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Thekla's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Thekla's apps across 12 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
13
With full intel:
1
With overview:
13
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 Thekla, 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. โ€œThekla intelligence.โ€ Updated 2026-04-28. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/thekla-inc

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