About
About Mimimi Games
Mimimi Games was a German video game developer based in Munich, founded in January 2011. Known for tactical stealth games Shadow Tactics, Desperados III, and Shadow Gambit, the studio closed in January 2024 after delivering critically acclaimed games.
Company History
- Founded: January 2011
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Founders: Dominik Abé, Johannes Roth
- Closed: January 2024
- Motto: "Making games and crying about it"
Notable Games
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (2016)
- Set in Edo-era Japan
- Tactical stealth gameplay
- First major commercial success
- Expansion: Aiko's Choice
Desperados III (2020)
- Published by THQ Nordic
- Western tactical stealth
- 96% critic recommendation (OpenCritic)
- "Generally favorable" Metacritic reviews
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023)
- Final original title
- Pirate-themed tactical stealth
- DLC: Yuki's Wish, Zagan's Ritual
Studio Legacy
Mimimi Games revived the real-time tactics genre, creating some of the most beloved stealth strategy games. Their dedication to quality and increasingly ambitious projects ultimately led to their closure due to unsustainable production values.
Note
Mimimi Games closed in January 2024. This entry exists for historical reference. The studio was a game developer, not an outsourcing provider.
Why Mimimi Mattered
- Shadow Tactics genre revival
- Desperados III 96% recommended
- Munich-based German quality
- Tactical stealth specialists
- Critical acclaim across all titles