Publisher

Space Cowboys

Space Cowboys — publisher active since 1981; specialized in cooperative, storytelling-driven and puzzle games.

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Biography

Founded in March 2013, Space Cowboys is a five-member publisher built on industry veterans. Our database lists 22 games; the activity span in the data runs from 1981 to 2025. The unsere Datenbank biography names founders such as Marc Nunes, Philippe Mouret and Croc and later additions from Ystari and GameWorks.

Career

Space Cowboys publishes a wide range with emphasis on cooperative and narrative puzzle experiences. Their catalogue includes Escape/Story adventure titles as well as real-time and deduction offerings. Top mechanics are 'Cooperative Game' and 'Storytelling', while top categories include 'Card Game' and 'Puzzle'. Several notable releases appeared between 2014 and 2025.

Most Famous Games

Key releases include Splendor (2014), T.I.M.E Stories (2015) and Unlock!: Escape Adventures (2017). Other notable titles in their list are Jaipur (2009), Jamaica (2007) and Splendor Duel (2022). Many of these appear in award listings such as Spiel des Jahres and multiple Golden Geek categories.

Design Style

The publisher favors narrative, cooperative experiences and concise puzzle mechanics—storytelling and cooperative play are defining features. The catalog also targets family and strong two-player play, reflected in Golden Geek mentions.