Metro3D

An American video game publisher active in the late 1990s and 2000s, known for publishing console and handheld titles.

Action

Driving

Racing

Puzzle

Sports

Founded

1998

HQ

San Jose, United States

Known for

Action / Adventure / Puzzle

31

Games

1999–2008

Years

9

Platforms

$14.04

Ø CIB

+44.6%

24M change

About

Metro3D, Inc. was a video game publisher that released titles such as Armada (1999) and its sequel Armada FX Racers (2000). The company was also responsible for publishing and distributing various localized titles, including Classic Bubble Bobble, Puzzle Master, Chase HQ Secret Police, and Armored Core 2: Another Age in Western markets.

Operating during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Metro3D expanded its portfolio by securing publishing rights for diverse titles linked to the King's Field franchise ecosystem. The company's strategy relied on bringing niche Japanese properties and specialized genre titles to North American and European audiences. Within this framework, Metro3D handled the distribution of Armada and its follow-up Armada FX Racers, integrating these sci-fi action titles into their broader franchise offerings.

The publisher's catalog also featured Classic Bubble Bobble, Puzzle Master, and Chase HQ Secret Police, which diversified their lineup alongside the tactical mecha gameplay of Armored Core 2 Another Age. Metro3D further targeted younger demographics and budget markets with releases like Action Girlz Racing and the mythological action game Anubis II. Through these specific releases, Metro3D maintained a distinct footprint in the console market, bridging the gap between Japanese development houses and Western consumers before the company eventually ceased its publishing operations.