5pb. Inc.

A Japanese video game developer and publisher famous for visual novels and the Science Adventure and Memories Off series.

Adventure

Role-playing (RPG)

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Website

Founded

2005

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Visual Novel / Adventure / Rhythm

17

Games

2009–2019

Years

11

Platforms

$35.89

Ø CIB

+4%

24M change

About

5pb. Inc. is a Japanese developer and publisher highly regarded for its visual novels. The company is responsible for acclaimed titles such as Steins;Gate and Robotics;Notes, and has developed multiple entries in the Memories Off franchise, including Memories Off 6: T-Wave and Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku.

Founded as a music and video game production company, the studio established its early industry presence through projects like the 2005 release Oz. The developer quickly became a cornerstone for niche adventure gaming by expanding major intellectual properties, particularly within the Memories Off and Corpse Party franchises.

Within the Memories Off series, the studio refined its branching narrative systems. The release of Memories Off 6: T-Wave (2009) and Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku (2010) demonstrated a mastery of emotional storytelling. These titles, alongside specialized releases like Memories Off: Yubikiri No Kioku [Limited Edition] (2010), helped popularize the romance visual novel format.

Simultaneously, the company achieved massive success with its Science Adventure series. The launch of Steins;Gate (2009), alongside its Steins;Gate [Limited Edition] (2009), introduced intricate time-travel mechanics and suspense elements. This narrative complexity continued into 2012 with Robotics;Notes, which integrated augmented reality themes. Through these specific franchises, the developer shaped the modern landscape of interactive text-based gaming.