Founded in 2011, Playism focuses on localizing and publishing indie games for global audiences across PC and consoles. It is known for bringing Japanese indie titles to Western markets and vice versa, partnering with developers worldwide.
Operated by Osaka-based Active Gaming Media, the brand initially launched as a digital distribution platform for personal computers before transitioning into a prominent publisher for major console systems.
In 2017, the publisher handled the release of the high-speed shoot-'em-up
Astebreed, the action game
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae, and the critically acclaimed
Hyper Light Drifter.