SuperHippo
- Open roles
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- Founded
- 2012
- Employees
- 51-200
- Offices
- 2
About SuperHippo
SuperHippo is a video game developer and publisher whose work spans mobile games, browser titles and adult interactive entertainment. Established in Dublin in 2012, the studio initially developed mainstream smartphone games before expanding into Japanese game localization and original mature-themed productions. Its development operations subsequently became centered in Bucharest, Romania.
The studio’s early releases included Pirate Legends TD, a pirate-themed tower defense game launched for iOS in 2013 and later released for Android, and Don't Be Squared, a 2D arcade runner released in 2016. These projects preceded a broader shift toward browser and downloadable games distributed through Nutaku.
Development and localization
From 2015, SuperHippo adapted Japanese browser games for Western audiences, combining localization with publishing responsibilities. Its work included Kanpani Girls, Flower Knight Girl, Shooting Girl and Sengoku Providence. These projects established a substantial part of the studio’s role in bringing Japanese mature-themed RPGs and related games to English-speaking players.
SuperHippo later expanded its original development portfolio with Kunoichi Rush, Crystal Maidens and Sacred Sword Princesses, the latter co-developed with Hope. Its output encompasses action games, strategy RPGs and anime-styled character experiences, alongside its earlier mainstream mobile releases. The portfolio reflects both internally developed games and adaptations of titles originating with other developers; localization and publishing credits represent distinct contributions from original game development.
The Bucharest operation brings together engineering, game design, art, quality assurance and live operations. Supported capabilities include full-cycle production, Japanese-to-English text and audio localization, game art, Live2D animation, testing and community support. Its work extends beyond initial release to ongoing content development and operation of games within Nutaku’s portfolio.
SuperHippo remains active within the Aylo group. Its Romanian operating company was established in 2016, continuing the studio’s earlier business history while supporting the expansion of its production and live operations capabilities.
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Historical leadership and operating strategy
Studio executive Mark Antoon led the pivot toward mature gaming and launched Nutaku in Montreal in December 2014. The research connects that decision to monetization challenges in the mainstream mobile market; it does not establish his current executive role.
Publishing collaboration
Long-term distribution partnerships with DMM Games supported the studio’s Western localization activity, connecting Japanese game production with Nutaku’s distribution platform.
Industry participation
The Romanian operating studio is an active member of the Romanian Game Developers Association.
Notable credits
11 creditsOffices
Current and former locations of SuperHippo
- 195–197 Old Nicosia-Limassol Road, Block 1, Dali Industrial Zone, 2540 Nicosia, CyprusNicosia, Lefkosia, Cyprus
Nicosia office
About this office
Registered corporate and overseas office of SUPER HIPPO STUDIOS LIMITED; identified as a legal holding location shared with the parent group.
- The Light One, Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 6Q, Sectorul 6, Bucharest, 061072, RomaniaBucharest, Romania
Bucharest office
Opened 2016
About this office
Primary development studio and headquarters of game development operations, housing engineering, game design, art, LiveOps and QA. The report separately identifies its registered address as Bdul. Iuliu Maniu 7, Corp A, Sc. 3, Et. 3, Bir. B9–B11.
- 1st Floor, Riverview House, 21/23 City Quay, Dublin 2, IrelandDublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Dublin office
Former officeOpened 2012
Historical founding office and original corporate seat. Studio operations subsequently relocated and centralized in Bucharest.
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