17-BIT Inc.

A French video game publisher, historically known as Infogrames, active in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Educational

Adventure

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Website

Founded

2009

HQ

Kyoto, Japan

Known for

Action / Adventure / Roguelike

28

Games

1985–2022

Years

15

Platforms

$32.95

Ø CIB

+7.6%

24M change

About

This publisher, historically known as Infogrames, released notable 1980s titles such as Mandragore, Final Assault, Hostages, and TinTin on the Moon. The company established itself as a major European publisher, later becoming closely associated with the Alone in the Dark franchise and eventually acquiring the Atari brand.

During the late 1980s, the publisher expanded its portfolio across European home computers like the Amiga, Atari ST, and Commodore 64. Releases such as Bob Moran: Rittertum and Passengers On The Wind demonstrated a strong focus on adapting popular European comic book properties into interactive adventures. This narrative-driven approach coexisted with tactical action titles like Operation Neptune and the multi-perspective gameplay of Hostages.

These early software design philosophies laid the groundwork for the publisher's defining contribution to the survival horror genre with the Alone in the Dark franchise. By pioneering 3D real-time environments, the series revolutionized cinematic storytelling in video games. Furthermore, the company's strategic acquisitions in the late 1990s expanded its reach into the competitive first-person shooter market, securing publishing rights and distribution for the highly successful Unreal Tournament franchise. Through these landmark properties, the publisher transitioned from a regional computer software house into a global force shaping mainstream action and horror gaming.