Cream

A Japanese video game developer active in the early 1990s, known for developing titles for platforms like the SNES and PC Engine.

Action

Founded

1985

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Action / Platformer

Games

1990–1995

Years

Platforms

$21.36

Ø CIB

-21.9%

24M change

About

Cream developed several titles in the early 1990s, including the action-puzzle games Drop Off and Drop Rock Hora Hora in 1990. They also developed the SNES vertical shooter D-Force (Dimension Force) and worked on sports titles such as Super F1 Circus, Super F1 Circus Limited, and J.League Greatest Eleven. Additionally, they developed the Super Famicom beat 'em up Cosmo Police Galivan II: Arrow of Justice for Nichibutsu.

Operating primarily as a contract developer, the studio established close working relationships with prominent Japanese publishers such as Taito, Asmik, and Nichibutsu. For Taito, the company programmed the PC Engine port of the arcade game Champion Wrestler, alongside the distinct block-breaking mechanics of Drop Off and its arcade counterpart Drop Rock Hora Hora. Their technical versatility was further demonstrated in D-Force, which leveraged the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's Mode 7 graphics coprocessor to allow players to transition between different gameplay planes.

In the realm of licensed software, the developer contributed to Nichibutsu's established racing franchise through Super F1 Circus and Super F1 Circus Limited, which emphasized realistic vehicle physics and tuning options. This partnership extended to J.League Greatest Eleven, capturing the enthusiasm of Japan's newly formed professional soccer league, and Cosmo Police Galivan II, which expanded Nichibutsu's classic sci-fi intellectual property. Through these releases, the studio maintained a prolific output during the 16-bit console era before quietly fading from the industry.