About King Art Games
King Art Games is a German video game developer founded in 2000 in Bremen. Two-time "Studio of the Year" winner, they are known for The Book of Unwritten Tales, Iron Harvest, and Battle Worlds: Kronos.
Company History
- Founded: 2000
- Location: Bremen, Germany
- Founders: Jan Theysen, Marc König
- Focus: Adventure games, strategy, RPGs
Notable Games
Original IP
- The Book of Unwritten Tales (2009) - Most successful German adventure game of the year
- The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
- The Critter Chronicles (prequel)
- Battle Worlds: Kronos (2013) - Kickstarter success
- The Dwarves - Based on the novel
- Iron Harvest (2020) - RTS game
Upcoming
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV (with Deep Silver, announced 2025)
Awards
Iron Harvest (2020)
- Best German Game (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis)
- Best Game Design
- Best Sound Design
- Studio of the Year (2020)
Previous
- Studio of the Year (2017)
- Multiple adventure game awards
Genres
- Point-and-click adventures
- Turn-based strategy
- Real-time strategy
- Tactical RPGs
Note
King Art Games is primarily a game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider.
Why King Art Matters
- 2x Studio of the Year Germany
- Iron Harvest critical success
- Dawn of War IV partnership
- 25+ years experience
- Kickstarter success track record