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Dovetail Games

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2008
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51-200
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About Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games is a British video game developer and publisher focused on immersive simulation experiences for enthusiast audiences. Based in Chatham, Kent, the studio develops and publishes full-cycle games across rail, fishing, transport and digital tabletop categories.

Its best-known work is the Train Sim World franchise, an evolving rail-simulation series supported by route, locomotive and expansion content. The company also develops and publishes titles including Train Simulator Classic, Euro Fishing, Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour, Bassmaster Fishing 2022, CATAN: Console Edition and Train Sim World VR: New York. Its family-oriented portfolio includes Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, created in collaboration with Mattel.

Simulation development and publishing

Dovetail combines game development with specialist publishing for simulation partners. Its capabilities include:

  • Railway simulation software and expansion-route design
  • Vehicle dynamics, physics modelling and acoustic capture
  • Multi-platform development for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and VR
  • Live-operations content, seasonal roadmaps and digital distribution
  • Publishing licensed routes and rolling-stock expansions from independent simulation developers

The studio works primarily with Unreal Engine and its proprietary Simugraph vehicle-dynamics physics engine, pairing detailed technical systems with accessible gameplay. Its Dovetail Live ecosystem supports an ongoing community and downloadable-content model for simulation players.

Originally incorporated in 2008 as RailSimulator.com Limited, the business rebranded as Dovetail Games in 2013 as it broadened beyond its rail-simulation origins. In 2023, it became part of PulluP Entertainment's simulation-focused group following the acquisition of the Dovetail Games Group by Focus Entertainment, which subsequently rebranded as PulluP Entertainment.

Dovetail Games continues to operate as an active developer and publisher, serving players interested in detailed transport, leisure and hobbyist simulation games.

More about Dovetail Games

Leadership and working model

  • Following Jon Rissik's departure as director in April 2025, Gemma Brown and Rob O'Farrell became Co-CEOs. Brown leads people, culture and operations, while O'Farrell leads development and product strategy. Mark Ollard supports the executive team as Chief Financial Officer.
  • The company describes its "Work Where You Work Best" policy as a blend of on-site work at Chatham with hybrid and UK-wide remote professionals.

Origins

Dovetail was incorporated in November 2008 by former Electronic Arts executive Paul Jackson, alongside Tim Gatland and Charlie McMicking, initially to expand and continue development of Rail Simulator.

Notable credits

18 credits
  • Train Sim World 7
  • Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor
  • Train Sim World 6
  • Train Sim World VR: New York
  • City Transport Simulator: Tram
  • Train Sim World 5
  • Train Sim World: Tycoon
  • Train Sim World 4
  • CATAN: Console Edition
  • Train Sim World 3
  • Bassmaster Fishing 2022
  • Train Sim World 2
  • Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour
  • The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing
  • Train Simulator Classic
  • Euro Fishing
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
  • Flight Sim World

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Where Dovetail Games is based

1 location

  • Dovetail Games Studio Headquarters

    Headquarters
    3rd Floor North, Fitted Rigging House, Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TZ, United KingdomChatham, England, United Kingdom
    About this office

    Global corporate headquarters and development facility housing executive leadership, core engineering, art, production, and the on-site Dovetail PlayLab playtesting facility.

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