Paradox Interactive AB (ETA)

Overview

Paradox Interactive AB (publ) is a distinguished developer and publisher of video games, operating on a global scale with a pronounced presence in North and Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 1999 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Paradox has carved a niche for itself in the gaming industry by focusing on strategy games and management simulators. Their success is anchored in a robust portfolio of iconic franchises and brands that have not only defined genres but have also cultivated dedicated fan bases across the world.

Products and Services

• Stellaris
  

  A grand strategy game set in space, Stellaris invites players to explore, manage their empire, engage in diplomacy, and encounter a multitude of species across galaxies. Its expansive gameplay is marked by open-ended narratives and deep strategic layers.

• Europa Universalis
  

  This historical strategy game series allows players to control a nation and guide it through the ages to become a dominant global empire. Europa Universalis is known for its intricate diplomacy, economy, and warfare mechanics, offering a deep dive into history.

• Hearts of Iron
  

  Focused on the timeframe of World War II, Hearts of Iron is a strategy game series that challenges players with the management of war economies, strategic military control, and diplomatic tensions of the era, providing an immersive war simulation experience.

• Crusader Kings
  

  Blending strategy, role-playing, and simulation, Crusader Kings puts players in the role of a medieval ruler. The game stands out for its emphasis on dynastic politics, character relationships, and the management of a kingdom over centuries.

• Prison Architect
  

  In Prison Architect, players design and manage a high-security prison. This management simulation challenges users to maintain order and efficiency while navigating the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities of incarceration.

• Cities: Skylines
  

  A modern take on the classic city simulation, Cities: Skylines offers players unparalleled freedom in building and managing a city, from the ground up. Its detailed simulation and open-ended gameplay have set a new benchmark in the genre.

• Surviving Mars
  

  A survival management game that tasks players with colonizing Mars and ensuring the survival of their colonists. It combines resource management, environmental hazards, and the mystery of exploration on the red planet.

• Magicka
  

  A fantasy action-adventure game that allows players to assume the roles of wizards, casting spells in a dynamic and humorous campaign. Magicka is celebrated for its cooperative gameplay and the innovative use of spell combinations.

• Age of Wonders
  

  Merging strategy, role-playing, and empire building, Age of Wonders transports players to a fantasy world where they must lead a faction to expand their kingdom through warfare, diplomacy, and magic.

• Victoria
  

  An empire-building game set during the colonial era of the 19th century. Victoria challenges players with managing their nation’s industrial, cultural, political, and military aspects to carve their path in history.

• World of Darkness
  

  Originating from popular tabletop role-playing games, the World of Darkness series extends into video games, exploring dark, supernatural narratives where players navigate through gothic-noir storylines involving vampires, werewolves, and other creatures of the night.