Triangle Studios is a mid-sized computer game development company based in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, founded in 2005. It has developed several games for the PC, the Nintendo DS and iOS. On March 2, 2010, the company opened a new branch office in Dallas, Texas.[1] They participated in the Tokyo Game Show in 2008 as a part of the Holland Pavilion, in order to establish connections with Japanese publishers and enter the Asian gaming market.[2][3]

Triangle Studios
Company typeVideo game developer
IndustryVideo games
Founded2005
HeadquartersLeeuwarden, Netherlands
Key people
Remco de Rooij, Timen Rienstra, Stefan Kuizenga, Johan Bolsenbroek
Number of employees
Between 15 and 20
Websitehttp://triangle-studios.com/

Games

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Triangle Studios initial focus was the development of games for the Nintendo DS:

  • Stratego: Next Edition
  • K3 en het IJsprinsesje
  • Plop en de Pinguïn
  • Eén tegen 100
  • 10 voor Taal
  • Pluk van de Petteflet
  • Denksport Varia
  • Winter's Tail
  • Think Kids 2
  • My Virtual Tutor: Pre-K to Kindergarten
  • My Virtual Tutor: Kindergarten to First Grade
  • My Virtual Tutor: First Grade to Second Grade
  • Suske en Wiske: De Texas Rakkers
  • Calvin Tucker's Redneck Racing
Triangle Studios games portfolio
Title Release Date Publisher Platform Genre Notes Ref
Heron: Steam Machine October 16, 2009 Triangle Studios Wii (WiiWare), Nintendo DSi, Web Puzzle, Action
Calvin Tucker's Redneck Farm Animals Racing Tournament August 3, 2010 Zoo Games Nintendo DS Racing
WINtA December 9, 2010 Ngmoco iOS Music Developed with NanaOn-Sha
Graffiti Wars December 19, 2010 Stink & Muse iOS Strategy
Muddy Monsters Attack Ameland June 17, 2011 Sterc & VVV Ameland iOS Strategy
Stratego: Next Edition June 23, 2011 Ubisoft Nintendo DSi Puzzle [4]
Dancepad June 28, 2012 Moonshark iOS (iPad) Rhythm, Action
Stumpy's Alphabet Dinner July 5, 2013 Roo Roo Games iOS Education
Battleflip December 12, 2013 Stink & Muse iOS Puzzle, Action
Robot Dance Party September 4, 2014 DeNA West Android, iOS Rhythm, Action
Monsterpark Zoo October 16, 2014 Roo Roo Games Android, iOS Education
Cross of the Dutchman September 10, 2015 Triangle Studios Steam Action, Adventure
It came from space and ate our brains March 19, 2015 Triangle Studios Steam Action, Shooter, Multiplayer
The Bug Butcher (Console version) January 19, 2016 (PC)

October 18, 2016 (PS4)

October 19, 2016 (Xbox One)

Awfully Nice Studios Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Shooter
Age of Booty: (Tactics) July 14, 2016 Certain Affinity Android, iOS Strategy, Puzzle, Multiplayer
Through The Woods October 27, 2016 (PC)

May 2, 2018 (Xbox One)

May 8, 2018 (PS4)

1C Company Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Adventure, Horror Developed with Antagonist
Uphill Rush March 1, 2017 Spil Games Android, iOS Racing
Real Farm October 20, 2017

April 26, 2021 (Gold Edition)

Soedesco Linux, Macintosh, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series Simulation [5]
Pocket Cowboys: Wild West Standoff April 11, 2019 Foxglove Studios Android, iOS Real-Time Strategy
Truck Driver September 19, 2019 Soedesco Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One Racing, Simulation [6]
Convoy: A Tactical Roguelike April 8, 2020 Triangle Studios Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Developed by Convoy Games
Slide Stars November 10, 2020 Lion Castle Entertainment Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Platform
Mickey Storm and the Cursed Mask August 24, 2021 Lion Castle Entertainment Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series Platform, Puzzle
From Space Q1 2022 Triangle Studios Steam, Stadia Multiplayer, Role-playing game

Triangle Studios developed a game about the historical figure Pier Gerlofs Donia[7][8] titled Cross of the Dutchman.The game received "mixed or average reviews" per Metacritic, with an average score of 59 out of 100.[9] Together with 'It came from space and ate our brains' this makes up Triangle Studios original IP's. In June 2011, Triangle Studios released the "Visit McKinney Texas" app at the behest of the McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau, which "provides information and links to city restaurants, hotels, attractions, and the city's social media feeds".[10]

Awards

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  • 2009 Young Entrepreneur Award[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Staff writer (March 2, 2010). "Friese game developer naar Amerika". deWeekkrant.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  2. ^ Staff writer (October 17, 2008). "Fryslân mikt op Europees gamecentrum". Friesch Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  3. ^ Eric Bartelsson (October 13, 2008). "Oranjestands in gamewalhalla". De Pers (in Dutch). Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  4. ^ Thomas, Lucas M. (2021-11-01). "Stratego: Next Edition Review". IGN. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  5. ^ "Real Farm (2017)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  6. ^ "Truck Driver (2019)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  7. ^ Staff writer (November 23, 2009). "Friese volksheld Grutte Pier op Playstation 3". NU.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  8. ^ Jochem Nauta (November 23, 2009). "Friese volksheld krijgt eigen game op PlayStation 3". Gamer.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved September 30, 2011.
  9. ^ "Cross of the Dutchman". Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  10. ^ Chris Beattie (June 2, 2011). "City gets smartphone app". Star Local News. Retrieved September 30, 2011.
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