naxat Co. Ltd.

A Japanese video game publisher and developer active in the retro era, known for its extensive library on the PC Engine.

Sports

Action

Driving

Racing

Simulation

Website

Founded

1988

Acquired

1988

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Parent

Kaga Electronics Co, Ltd.

Known for

Action / Shooter / Puzzle

34

Games

1989–2001

Years

8

Platforms

$67.55

Ø CIB

+32.6%

24M change

About

Naxat Co. Ltd., often known as Naxat Soft, was a prominent publisher during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. The company published several notable titles for the PC Engine and Game Boy, including Alien Crush, Naxat Open, Break In, and Digital Champ in 1989. They continued their output in 1990 with releases such as Psycho Chaser, Serpent, Naxat Stadium, and Burning Angels.

Naxat Co. Ltd. expanded the Double Dragon franchise beyond its traditional beat-'em-up roots by publishing diverse spin-offs that explored different genres. Through titles like the pinball-themed Alien Crush and the sports simulation Naxat Open, the publisher recontextualized the franchise's competitive spirit. This diversification continued with the billiards game Break In and the first-person boxing title Digital Champ, both of which integrated thematic elements of the broader Double Dragon universe.

Naxat further broadened the franchise's scope with subsequent releases. The shoot-'em-up Psycho Chaser and the action-oriented puzzle game Serpent offered players new ways to engage with the property. Additionally, the sports-themed Naxat Stadium and the vertical shooter Burning Angels solidified the publisher's strategy of utilizing the Double Dragon brand to anchor technically ambitious projects. These releases collectively demonstrated Naxat's unique approach to franchise management, transforming a martial arts series into a multi-genre portfolio.