Indie Publisher Merge Games Closes Down After 15 Years

Image: Merge Games

Another video game company has announced its closure this week. This time it's Merge Games, who is apparently "closing down" after a 15 year run.

In a now-deleted post, it was mentioned how the indie-focused team was made up of "incredible" people who "worked their hardest".

"Starting from a tiny, cramped attic and growing to a tight, multi-disciplined 22 person team, we've brought hundreds of indie gems to storefronts...if you see someone from Merge, just know that they're an incredible person that worked their hardest."

Image: Nintendo Life / Merge Games

Where this all gets a bit odd, is the fact this initial shutdown announcement was then replaced with a notice about how Merge has now integrated within parent company Maximum Entertainment.

"The games you've come to love, and those you look forward to will now be coming from Maximum Entertainment."

Although the original post was deleted by Merge Games, many accounts on social media have reshared the message:

Maximum Entertainment CEO Christina Seelya has mentioned how this decision is part of the company's consolidation strategy, which began earlier in 2024 (via GamesIndustry.biz).

Merge's publishing and distribution portfolio is made up of titles like Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, Aragami, Dead Cells, Darkest Dungeon, Mineko's Night Market and Selfloss.

If we hear any updates or developments, we'll let you know.