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Kolibri Games

Mobile games developer, idle genre specialist

Overview

Kolibri Games is a mobile game developer based in Berlin. It creates games that players can enjoy for many years and reach hundreds of millions of players worldwide. The company focuses on building strong teams and a positive work environment to develop entertaining games, with a mission to reinvent the idle genre. Games are designed to be played on mobile devices and kept engaging over long periods, leveraging the work of diverse teams across the organization. Kolibri Games differentiates itself by prioritizing a collaborative, appreciative culture, clear career paths, and a commitment to long-term player satisfaction rather than quick hits. The company’s goal is to deliver long-lasting, enjoyable idle games and grow a thriving community around them.

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About Kolibri Games

Simplify's Rating
Why Kolibri Games is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareGaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Idle Miner Tycoon received September 2026 backend updates, proving active support.
  • Green Game Jam 2026 events on Idle Miner Tycoon sustain engagement and monetization.
  • Kolibri blog still advertises technical hiring, signaling ongoing investment in Berlin talent.

What critics are saying

  • Idle Miner Tycoon still dominates revenue; franchise decay would cripple Kolibri by 2027.
  • Ubisoft targeted another €200 million savings in 2026, raising restructuring and layoff risk.
  • Creative House 5 underperformance can trigger Ubisoft to sell, absorb, or shutter Kolibri.

What makes Kolibri Games unique

  • Idle Miner Tycoon passed 150 million downloads and still ships September 2026 updates.
  • Kolibri specializes in long-lived idle live-ops, not one-off mobile hits.
  • Ubisoft placed Kolibri inside Creative House 5 for casual and family games.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Company Holidays
  • Friday Celebrations
  • Parties and Team Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Games Press
Jan 16th, 2023
"Kolibri Games Hires Jakub Trancik as New Product Director"

Berlin, 15 January 2023 | Mobile games studio Kolibri Games has appointed Jakub Trancik as its new Product Director for its flagship title Idle Miner Tycoon.

Games Press
Jan 4th, 2023
"Kolibri Games' Idle Bank Tycoon Launches on Mobile"

In February 2020, Kolibri Games was acquired by French gaming giant Ubisoft.

Steel Media Ltd
Sep 13th, 2022
Idle Miner Tycoon Hits 150 Million Downloads

Kolibri Games announced on Twitter the milestone of 150 million downloads for their flagship mining management title Idle Miner Tycoon, these downloads come in from across both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Berlin-based studio Kolibri Games, who have created a series of free-to-play tycoon games, was created in 2016 as Fluffy Fairy Games but later changed its name to Kolibri Games, the first game the studio produced was Idle Miner Tycoon which gained popularity due to its core gameplay loop and live operations setup, the two together offering a series of in-game events and updates

Steel Media Ltd
Mar 7th, 2022
Kolibri Games GmbH launched Idle Miner Tycoon on Facebook Gaming, the first platform expansion since the game’s original iOS and Android on Mar 7th 16'.

Berlin-based Kolibri Games has announced the release of Idle Miner Tycoon on Facebook Gaming, the first platform expansion since the game’s original iOS and Android release six years ago.

Steel Media Ltd
Feb 23rd, 2022
Kolibri Games hires Dzmitry Yudo as product director for new games

In other recent job news, Kolibri Games has hired Dzmitry Yudo as product director for new games to lead the inititative for its idle games projects.

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