BetaDwarf

BetaDwarf is an independent Danish video game developer and publisher based in Copenhagen. Its work focuses on cooperative multiplayer experiences, combining action RPG combat, tactical systems and community-driven development. The studio describes its approach as creating “friendshipping games,” using data-driven cooperative mechanics to encourage social connections between players.

The studio originated in 2010, when a group of university students began developing games full-time in an unused classroom at Aalborg University Copenhagen. After several months living on campus, the team moved into a shared house in Karlslunde, where it continued working for three years. Private loans and a successful Kickstarter campaign helped sustain its early development.

From cooperative combat to live games

BetaDwarf released its debut game, FORCED, in October 2013. The cooperative action RPG arena brawler sold more than 500,000 copies. Its 2016 follow-up, FORCED: Showdown, combined card-drafting and deckbuilding with real-time tactical arena combat.

Released in 2019, Minion Masters brought together tower defense and collectible card mechanics in a free-to-play tactical game. Available across PC, console and mobile platforms, it has attracted millions of registered players. BetaDwarf continues to support the game through live operations, content updates, community management and competitive tournament activity.

Current development

As of October 2026, BetaDwarf is developing Vaultbreakers, a top-down extraction action RPG previously known as Project Haven and Project F4E. Square Enix made a strategic investment in the studio in July 2025. In October 2026, Square Enix Collective partnered with BetaDwarf to publish the game, alongside a new gameplay trailer and public alpha demo.

The studio's production capabilities span game design, programming, 3D art and audio, together with publishing and ongoing game maintenance. Its portfolio combines cooperative combat, tactical deckbuilding and multiplayer systems across both released titles and new development.