Altron Corporation

Japanese video game developer known for Robo Pit, Little Magic, and handheld adaptations of major media franchises.

Action

Puzzle

Sports

Strategy

Tactics

Website

Founded

1983

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Action / Platform / Puzzle

36

Games

1993–2012

Years

15

Platforms

$22.08

Ø CIB

-1.2%

24M change

About

Altron Corporation is a Japanese game development studio established in 1983. The company developed original titles like Little Magic, Robo Pit, Mighty Hits, and Jung Rhythm, and also worked on handheld entries for major franchises including Finding Nemo, Virtua Tennis, and The Simpsons.

During the 1990s, the developer established its reputation through diverse genre offerings. The puzzle game Little Magic challenged players with magic-based stone-pushing mechanics, while the customizable arena battler Robo Pit became a notable early release for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. The studio also ventured into arcade-style shooting galleries with Mighty Hits and import-centric rhythm-action with the Saturn-exclusive Jung Rhythm.

As the industry transitioned in the 2000s, the studio became a key partner for publishers seeking to adapt major intellectual properties for handheld systems. For Sega, they developed the Game Boy Advance adaptation of Virtua Tennis, translating the fast-paced arcade physics to a portable format. For THQ, they handled the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS versions of Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, creating side-scrolling underwater adventures. Additionally, they adapted Electronic Arts' The Simpsons Game for the Nintendo DS, utilizing the dual-screen setup for unique platforming and pet-simulator elements. This specialization in high-profile handheld adaptations defined the studio's output during the portable gaming boom.