Versus Evil LLC
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedSeptember 2013 (2013-09)
FounderSteve Escalante
DefunctDecember 22, 2023 (2023-12-22)
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
,
US
Key people
Steve Escalante
Lance James
Francis Fincke
ProductsThe Banner Saga series
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
ParenttinyBuild (2021–2023)
SubsidiariesRed Cerberus
Websiteversusevil.com

Versus Evil LLC was an American video game publisher[1] founded by former ZeniMax Online Studios marketing director Steve Escalante to focus on the independent video game market.[2] Versus Evil was bought by another publisher, tinyBuild, in November 2021. In December 2023, all Versus Evil staff were laid off, days before Christmas.

History

Versus Evil was founded in September 2013.[3] On January 14, 2014, Versus Evil launched Stoic's role-playing strategy game, The Banner Saga, which received praise as one of the top indie titles of 2014.[4][5] Versus Evil continued to spread its distribution throughout the globe by launching Dragons and Titans,[6] a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game, and the Steam Early Access version of Habitat,[7] which it expected to launch at retail in 2015. In August 2014 at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, Versus Evil announced several key developer partnerships including Tangrin Studios, based in the Netherlands, who were working on an action role-playing title, Kyn,[8] and SwordTales, a Brazilian indie developer, who were working on their first video game, Toren,[9] a puzzle platform adventure game. Also part of this announcement was the sequel to the third-person action game Afro Samurai, called Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma,[10][11] being developed by indie developer Redacted Studios. In September 2014, Versus Evil launched their first mobile title by bringing The Banner Saga to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.[12]

On February 8, 2021, the Nintendo Switch port of Pillars of Eternity was abandoned by Versus Evil while still containing significant bugs, with no refunds offered.[13]

In November 2021, tinyBuild acquired Versus Evil and Red Cerberus.[14] On December 22, 2023, a few weeks after Escalante left the company, tinyBuild laid off all Versus Evil staff.[15][16][3] All Versus Evil releases, including upcoming titles, were moved over to tinyBuild.[3]

Games published

YearGameDeveloperPlatform(s)
2013The Banner Saga: FactionsStoicMicrosoft Windows, macOS
2014The Banner SagaMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Tower of GunsTerrible Posture GamesMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Dragons and TitansWyrmbyteMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux
Habitat: A Thousand Generations in Orbit4GencyMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4
2015TorenSwordtalesMicrosoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4
Guild of DungeoneeringGambrinousMicrosoft Windows
KynTangrin EntertainmentMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
ArmikrogPencil Test StudiosMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Skyshine's BedlamSkyshine GamesMicrosoft Windows, macOS
Afro Samurai 2Redacted StudiosMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4
2016The Banner Saga 2StoicMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
ArmikrogPencil Test StudiosMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2017FaeriaAbrakamMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
AntiheroTim ConklingMicrosoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Let Them ComeTuatara GamesMicrosoft Windows, MacOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2018Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireObsidian EntertainmentMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
MothergunshipGrip Digital
Terrible Posture Games		Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The Banner Saga 3StoicMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2019At Sundown: Shots in the DarkMild BeastMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Pillars of Eternity: Complete EditionObsidian EntertainmentNintendo Switch
Into the Dead 2PikPok
CardpocalypseGambrinousMicrosoft Windows, MacOS, PlayStation 4, iOS
YagaBreadcrumbs InteractiveMicrosoft Windows, MacOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS
2020Wintermoor Tactics ClubEVC GamesMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2021JumpalaYokerebaMicrosoft Windows, MacOS
HolodriveBitCake StudioMicrosoft Windows
Hitchhiker: A Mystery GameMad About PandasMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, iOS
Almighty: Kill Your GodsRunWild EntertainmentMicrosoft Windows
SockventureNighthouse GamesMicrosoft Windows
UnMetalUnepic EntertainmentMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
First Class TroubleInvisible WallsMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Hand of MerlinRoom-C Games
Croteam		Microsoft Windows
2022EvilleVestGamesMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
2023Stray SoulsJukai StudioMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
2024Monolith: Requiem of the AncientsC2 Game StudioMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Lil' GuardsmanHilltop StudiosMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Broken RoadsDrop Bear BytesMicrosoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Tamarak TrailYarrow GamesMicrosoft Windows

References

  1. ↑ Brendan Sinclair (3 March 2014). "Banner Saga publisher Versus Evil sets up shop". GI Biz. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  2. ↑ Craig Chapple (13 March 2014). "Versus Evil: Publishers are still relevant to indies". Develop. Retrieved 2014-03-13.
  3. 1 2 3 "Versus Evil to shut down [Update]". Gematsu. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  4. ↑ Cassandra Shaw (14 January 2014). "The Banner Saga PC Review: Game of Thrones Meets Vikings Meets Disney". US Gamer. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  5. ↑ "The Banner Saga PC Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  6. ↑ Suzie Ford (13 March 2014). "Dragons & Titans: F2P MOBA Launches for PC & Mac". MMORPG.com. Retrieved 2014-03-14.
  7. ↑ Blaine Humphries. "Indie Stash Cast: Charles Cox of 4Gency Talks Habitat and the Benefits of ID@Xbox". Two Dash Stash. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
  8. ↑ John Ledford. "Versus Evil Announces Afro Samurai Sequel, Kyn and More". Arcade Sushi. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  9. ↑ Alex Co (5 August 2014). "Dark Fantasy Adventure Game "Toren" to Launch on PS4 in 2015". PlayStation Lifestyle. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
  10. ↑ Tracey Lien (25 June 2014). "Afro Samurai 2 currently in development". Polygon. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  11. ↑ Danny Cowan. "Afro Samurai Sequel Announced for PC and Consoles". Joystiq. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  12. ↑ Mike Futter. "The Banner Saga waves it flag on iOS". Game Informer. Retrieved 2014-10-02.
  13. ↑ "Pillars of Eternity Nintendo Switch update". Twitter. February 9, 2021.
  14. ↑ "TinyBuild acquires Versus Evil and Red Cerberus in $31.3m deal". GamesIndustry.biz. November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  15. ↑ Carter, Justin (December 22, 2023). "Indie publisher Versus Evil has shut down". Game Developer. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  16. ↑ Stedman, Alex (December 22, 2023). "Indie Publisher Versus Evil Is Shutting Down, Entire Staff Laid Off". IGN. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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