Supersolid

Supersolid is a London-based independent mobile games studio founded in 2012 by Kenneth Fejer, Michelle Chuang, Tommy Chuang, and Ed Chin. The founding team brought together extensive experience from prominent gaming companies like EA and Playfish, where they had worked on successful social and mobile games. This background in creating engaging online experiences shaped Supersolid's direction from its inception.

The company operates in the free-to-play mobile gaming market, generating revenue primarily through in-app purchases and partnerships. Its business model focuses on creating what it calls "forever games"—titles that are easy to start but offer long-term engagement through regular content updates and a strong community focus. This strategy has led to a portfolio of games with over 80 million downloads. The studio's first major success was "Super Penguins," which accumulated over 20 million downloads and gained significant popularity in South Korea. This initial hit was followed by simulation games like "Adventure Town," "Food Street," and "Home Street," a life simulation game that attracted a $4 million Series A funding round led by Index Ventures in 2017. This investment was aimed at expanding the team and further developing "Home Street," including collaborations with major entertainment brands.

Supersolid has since diversified its portfolio, venturing into competitive multiplayer with "Snake Rivals" and entering the Roblox platform with "RoPets." The development of "Snake Rivals," its first real-time multiplayer game, prompted a significant technological shift, with the company adopting Google Cloud's infrastructure, including Agones and Kubernetes Engine, to manage game servers and ensure a smooth experience for a global audience. More recently, the studio released "Cook & Merge," which combines puzzle mechanics with a narrative-driven renovation meta-game. The company's strategy involves creating high production value games designed for a broad, inclusive audience, supported by a diverse team of over 50 people.

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