1939 Games

1939 Games is an independent video game developer and publisher based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Founded in 2015, the studio develops strategy-focused digital collectible card games for PC and mobile audiences.

Its principal title, KARDS – The WWII Card Game, combines collectible-card mechanics with World War II themes, tactical positioning, and frontline-based gameplay. The game entered Steam Early Access in 2019, launched for PC in 2020, and later expanded to iOS and Android with cross-platform play.

Development focus

The studio's work includes:

• Digital collectible card game design
• PC and mobile game development
• Live-service operations and content updates
• Historical strategy game research
• Community management and competitive events
• Self-publishing for international audiences

1939 Games continues to support KARDS with updates and competitive programming, including the KARDS World Championship. Its operations span game design, production, publishing, and live operations.

International operations

In late 2021, the company opened a mobile game development unit in Helsinki, Finland. The Finnish operation supports mobile development and front-end engineering, while the Reykjavík headquarters remains the centre for executive leadership, game design, PC production, and publishing.

The company operates as an active independent games business and continues to develop and publish KARDS across PC and mobile platforms.