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Independent Arts

German video game developer known for simulation and licensed titles, including Pferd & Pony and Pippa Funnell games.
Simulation
Founded
1990
Acquired
2023
HQ
Hamm, Germany
Parent
astragon Entertainment
Known for
Simulation / Casual / Family
15
Games
2001–2007
Years
3
Platforms
$9.95
Ø CIB
+17.2%
24M change

About

Independent Arts is a German video game developer established in 1990. The studio developed several simulation and sports titles in the 2000s, including Pferd & Pony: Mein Pferdehof and Pippa Funnell: Stable Adventure. They also worked on games such as Premier Action Soccer, Crazy Frog Racer, Heidi: The Game, My Pet Hotel, and Winter Spiele.
Operating primarily as a contract developer during the handheld and sixth-generation console eras, the studio carved out a niche by adapting popular European intellectual properties and family-friendly concepts. The developer became particularly prominent in the equestrian gaming market through its contributions to the Pippa Funnell franchise. By delivering Pferd & Pony: Mein Pferdehof and Pippa Funnell: Stable Adventure, the company refined the mechanics of horse care, stable management, and riding competition for a dedicated demographic of young gamers.
This expertise in animal simulation carried over into My Pet Hotel, which tasked players with managing a boarding facility for various domestic animals. Beyond simulations, the studio demonstrated versatility by producing budget-friendly sports and licensed titles. They adapted the popular animated character for the high-speed racing game Crazy Frog Racer and translated classic literature into interactive form with Heidi: The Game. In the sports genre, the developer delivered localized athletic experiences, ranging from the arcade-style pitch action of Premier Action Soccer to the multi-discipline events of Winter Spiele. These projects collectively defined the studio's reputation as a reliable producer of targeted, licensed children's entertainment and casual sports software.

Key People

Holger Kuchling
Founder
Tim Schmitz
CEO
Christian Grunwald
Studio Manager

Company History

Former names
Independent Arts Software GmbH
astragon Development GmbH

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