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Housemarque

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Housemarque Oy is a Finnish video game developer based in Helsinki. The company was founded by Ilari Kuittinen and Harri Tikkanen in July 1995, through the merger of their previous video game companies, Bloodhouse and Terramarque, both of which were founded in 1993 as Finland's first commercial developers. Housemarque is the oldest active developer in Finland and has about 110 employees as of 2023. It was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment in June 2021, becoming a part of PlayStation Stu

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Quick facts

Founded
1995
Country
Finland
Headquarters
Helsinki
Industry
video game industry
Employees
80
Website
housemarque.com
Parent company
PlayStation Studios

How Housemarque connects to other topics

backed by PlayStation Studios
subsidiary of PlayStation Studios
is works at by Gregory Louden
developer of Returnal
developer of Saros
acquired by PlayStation
was acquired by PlayStation Studios
is works at by Matti Häkli
is works at by Mitja Roskaric

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PAX Aus 2026 has announced a new wave of guests including former WWE superstar Austin Creed, Doom composer Mick Gordon, and Saros creative director Gregory Louden. The event runs October 9-11 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre as the capstone of Melbourne International Games Week.

Jul 22, 2026

Housemarque Eyes FromSoftware-Like Growth with Saros, Despite Current Commercial Gap

Housemarque, developer of Saros, aims to mirror the growth trajectory of FromSoftware, creators of Elden Ring and Dark Souls, despite Saros not yet achieving the same commercial success as other first-party PlayStation titles. The studio believes in gradually building its fan base through unique gameplay experiences like "flow states". With a 30-year history, Housemarque looks to continue its niche strategy, educating the market on the appeal of its intense, replayable shooters.

Jun 17, 2026

Saros Fans Divided: Is the Game Hard Enough for Roguelike Veterans?

Saros, the spiritual successor to Returnal, sparks debate among fans over its difficulty level, with some finding it too easy and others too hard. The game's Carcosan Modifiers aim to balance accessibility and challenge. Despite mixed opinions, the community remains supportive of struggling players.

May 6, 2026

Saros Review: A Psychological Challenge Worth Pushing Through

Saros is a tough, fair roguelike shooter on PS5. Housemarque’s April 30, 2026 release rewards patience with real mechanical bite.

Apr 24, 2026

Shuhei Yoshida Reveals Jim Ryan Fired Him Over Disagreements

Shuhei Yoshida reveals he was fired by Jim Ryan for not listening. He now develops PlayStation's indie catalogue after his exit.

Apr 20, 2026

Saros Is Easier Than Returnal, but Housemarque Says It’s Tough

Auto-saves and 30-minute runs hint at a kinder Housemarque roguelike, but the studio says challenge remains.

Mar 27, 2026

The Evolution of Darkness: A Comprehensive Overview of the 6 Darkest Third-Person Shooters

Take an in-depth look at how the third-person shooter genre has evolved to embrace darker themes and narratives. This comprehensive review covers six games that exemplify this trend.

Oct 30, 2023

Top 10 Must-Play PlayStation 5 Games in 2023

Discover the 10 essential games you should be playing on your PlayStation 5 in 2023. From action-packed titles to narrative-driven experiences, find the best PS5 games that suit your taste.

Sep 30, 2023