Team17

Founded in 1990, Team17 is a British video game developer and independent games publisher. Formed through the merger of Yorkshire publisher 17Bit Software and Swedish developer Team 7, it became known during the 16-bit home-computer era for titles including Alien Breed, Project-X and Superfrog. The 1995 release of Worms established one of its defining franchises.

The company operates as Team 17 Digital Limited, an active subsidiary of Everplay Group plc. Alongside internal development, Team17’s Games Label works with independent developers internationally, providing publishing and production support while allowing partners to retain creative autonomy and their intellectual property.

Publishing and development support

Team17 offers a broad publishing and co-development model spanning:

• Marketing, PR, influencer relations, sales and global digital distribution
• Production funding, IP incubation and lifecycle management
• Console and PC porting, platform certification, submissions and age ratings
• Code, art, audio and design support
• Quality assurance, usability testing and localisation

Its releases span PC, console, VR and mobile platforms, including Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Games and franchises

Team17 has developed or published projects across established franchises and independent releases. Its credits include Worms, The Escapists, Overcooked!, Hell Let Loose, DREDGE, Blasphemous, Golf With Your Friends, Moving Out, Yooka-Laylee, Alien Breed, Superfrog and Project-X.

The company expanded its publishing operation in 2013 and has since combined label services with internal development resources. It acquired Mouldy Toof Studios in 2016 and Yippee Entertainment in 2020, with the latter integrated into Team17’s Manchester studio. Team17 continues as Everplay Group’s flagship indie publishing label and development house.