Kakao Games Corp. () is a South Korean video game publisher and a subsidiary of Kakao. It specializes in developing and publishing games on PC, mobile, and VR platforms. Each is represented by Namgoong Hoon and Cho Gye-hyun.
Originally known as Daum Games before the acquisition of Daum, Kakao Games has expanded from game distribution solely in Korea. Now, Kakao Games distributes its games globally throughout North America, Europe, and other parts of Asia thanks in part to its social aspect with KakaoTalk. Kakao uses the game portal of Daum and social network of KakaoTalk to connect players within their games.
History In September 2020, Kakao Games debuted on the KOSDAQ. In 2025, Kakao Games sold its stakes in Sena Technologies and Kakao VX. In 2026, LAAA Investment became Kakao Games' biggest shareholder.
Games Games released as "Daum Games" Year Title Developer Notes2015Black Desert OnlinePearl AbyssPublishing rights handed over to Pearl Abyss after February 24, 2021.
Games released as "Kakao Games" Year Title Developer Notes2013Cookie RunDevsistersPublishing deal since April 2, 20132018Lord of DiceNGEL GamesBanG Dream! Girls Band Party!Craft EggPublishing deal in Korea since February 6, 2018Moonlight SculptorXL GamesFriends RacingKakao Games2019Path of ExileGrinding Gear GamesPublishing deal in Korea since March 20192020Guardian TalesKong StudiosElyonKrafton2021Eternal ReturnNimble NeuronPublishing deal started July 2021 and ended July 2024World FlipperCygamesFriends Racing DuoKakao GamesArcheAgeXL GamesPublishing deal since December 1, 2021 for EU and NA.2023EversoulNINEARK2025ArcheAge ChroniclesXL Games
Cancelled Games
Kakao Games was to be the publisher for Capcom Super League Online, a tactical role-playing game for Android and iOS phones developed by Capcom Entertainment Korea that was planned for release in South Korea only. The character-collecting game allowed the player to recruit from an all-star cast of characters from different Capcom IPs to fight against various villains. A closed beta test of the Android version was conducted from 4–7 October 2018. The game was scrapped due to an unspecified "business decision" between Kakao Games and Capcom, which also closed down its Korean branch.
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