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Good Games Group Acquires Humble Games From Ziff Davis, Rebrands as Balor

Former Humble leaders position the label as a long-term steward of mid-sized indie games with lifecycle support that preserves developer autonomy.

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Overview

  • The purchase from Ziff Davis was completed for an undisclosed fee and folds Humble Games’ back catalog into the new label.
  • The deal consolidates more than 60 indie titles under Balor, including Slay the Spire, A Hat in Time, SIGNALIS, Forager, Coral Island, Monaco, and Wizard of Legend.
  • Good Games Group also acquired the Firestoke catalog plus publishing rights to Fights in Tight Spaces.
  • Leadership includes CEO Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, both returning from the former Humble Games team.
  • Balor has signed a publishing agreement for SCP: 5K, with the company touting selective investment, renewed lifecycle support, and ongoing pitch submissions.