Dungeons of Hinterberg and Human Fall Flat publisher Curve Games has been acquired by Indian esports and mobile game company Nazara Technologies.
Curve Games former parent company Catalis Group confirmed the deal in a post on Linkedin. The value of the transaction wasn’t disclosed.
UK-based Curve will continue to operate independently and will retain its office in London. All current employees and the Curve leadership team will remain with the company.
Curve’s in-house development studios in Brighton, UK, and Vancouver, Canada, have been included in the acquisition.
Curve executive chairman Stuart Disney described the move as a “perfect fit” for the company. “We’re joining a group that lives and breathes games and tech—including mobile, where we’ve barely scratched the surface,” he added.
“With Nazara, we will build on our strengths across console and PC, staying true to our indie spirit. It’s still about great games, great studios, and great players. Our next chapter starts here.”
Nazara’s “core gaming” strategy
Nazara CEO Nitish Mittersain said Curve was targeted because of its “proven publishing expertise” and strong track record of working with indie studios.
“This acquisition not only brings valuable IP, global market access, and a highly experienced team into our fold—it also reflects our broader strategy of doubling down on core gaming,” he continued.
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“We’re committed to scaling high-quality game IPs, investing in new development, and supporting passionate indie creators as we build a global gaming powerhouse from India.”
Last year, Nazara unveiled a $100 million fund it said would be used to expand its footprint in development and publishing through mergers and acquisitions. It subsequently acquired UK studio Fusebox Games, which specializes in creating titles based on television properties. It has now added Curve to its growing portfolio.