The world of video games has impacted many nations around the world. With different consoles from arcade games, handheld, PC, and home TV consoles, the evolution of gaming has been highly influenced in such a positive light. There have been numerous developers in the last few decades improving the world of gaming with new and updated consoles, additions to beloved franchises, and fresh new takes in the gaming industry.
But which Japanese game developers have made a great impact with top games and leading sales? Gamers Decide has curated a list of awesome Japanese game developers that most likely developed your favorite game!
10. Grasshopper Manufacture
Although this particular developer may not have the most popular credentials as some of the game developers on this list, Grasshopper Manufacture is quite an innovative company that has brought out some unique additions to the gaming world. Suda51 founded Grasshopper Manufacturer in 1998 and was acquired by GungHo Online Entertainment in 2013. GungHo Online Entertainment is widely known for its development of Ragnarok Online.
No More Heroes III, the fourth installment and third entry of the series will be released in August 2021, so keep an eye out!
Top 5 Games
- No More Heroes
- Lollipop Chainsaw
- Killer 7
- Killer is Dead
- Lollipop Chainsaw
9. Atlus
Atlus has been around for 35 years and is no doubt one of the leading game developers in Japan. With their series Persona and Shin Megami Tensei being incredibly popular with JRPG fans alike, Atlus has always brought on new and successful games and ideas. Starting their development within the arcades, Atlus emerged from there. The popular Purikura, print shop photo booths, was launched with Atlus with Sega's partnership. So from arcades, photo booths, and then popular console games, Atlus has really struck gold with the gaming world.
Top 5 Games
- Shin Megami Tensei
- Persona
- Etrian Odyssey
- Catherine
- Thousand Arms
8. Capcom
Top 5 Games
- Resident Evil
- Devil May Cry
- Street Fighter
- Mega Man
- Monster Hunter
7. Koei Tecmo Games
Top 5 Games
- Dead or Alive
- Monster Rancher
- Fatal Frame
- Dynasty Warriors
- Ninja Gaiden
6. Konami
Top 5 Games
- Suikoden
- Castlevania
- Silent Hill
- Dance Dance Revolution
- Metal Gear Solid
5. Sony
Top 5 Games
- Crash Bandicoot
- Uncharted
- The Last of Us
- PaRappa the Rapper
- Dark Cloud
4. Sega
Top 5 Games
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Yakuza
- Total War
- Disney's Aladdin
- Puyo Puyo
3. Square Enix
Top 5 Games
- Final Fantasy
- Seiken Densetsu
- Dragon Quest
- Star Ocean
- Kingdom Hearts
2. Game Freak
The magical world of Pokemon has been popular for ages. Gamefreak has been the developer of the Pokemon franchise since the beginning, 1996. Started with games like Mario & Wario and Yoshi, Game Freak soon dived right into the world of Pokemon with each series of the franchise. With adorable pocket monsters, characters, and adventures it's no wonder that the Pokemon games have made such an impact on gamers and consumers.
Top 5 Games
- Pokemon Red and Blue
- Pokemon Gold and Silver
- Pokemon Crystal
- Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
- Pokemon Sword and Shield
1. Nintendo
Nintendo is surely a titan within the gaming world, with immense success within their beloved consoles, to their respective games. An empire of accomplishments, Nintendo has graced gamers from all over the world. The popularity of Super Mario Bros, Splatoon, Metroid, and others has brought many generations of happy gamers. Nintendo has become so prolific that there are now Nintendo Land theme parks, in Universal Studios Japan and under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Orlando
Top 5 Games
- Mario
- Donkey Kong
- Legend of Zelda
- Animal Crossing
- Kirby
Which Japanese game developer has made the most impact in your life?
