PeopleFun

PeopleFun

Develops engaging mobile games for casual gamers

About PeopleFun

Simplify's Rating
Why PeopleFun is rated
C-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

2011

Overview

PeopleFun develops engaging mobile games aimed at casual gamers who enjoy playing on smartphones and tablets. Their games are free to download, with revenue generated through in-app purchases and advertisements, allowing players to enjoy the games at no cost while offering optional purchases for enhanced experiences. Founded by experienced industry veterans, including a co-founder with over 20 years in game development, PeopleFun focuses on creating unique and entertaining games that appeal to a wide audience. Their games are designed to keep players engaged, with continuous updates and improvements to maintain interest. The company's goal is to provide fun and creative gaming experiences while driving long-term revenue growth through player engagement.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on hyper-casual games offers new opportunities.
  • Integration of AR in games can boost player engagement.
  • Cross-platform play can expand PeopleFun's audience.

What critics are saying

  • Rising cost of user acquisition may impact profitability.
  • Over-reliance on successful games like Wordscapes poses a risk.
  • Ad-blocking technology could reduce ad-based revenue.

What makes PeopleFun unique

  • Founded by industry veterans with extensive game development experience.
  • Focus on fun, creativity, and player engagement in game design.
  • Partnership with SparkLabs to enhance game prototype marketability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Performance Bonus

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Generous Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Bizjournals
Apr 28th, 2022
AppLovin Inc. acquired Peoplefun, Inc. on Jan 1st 18'.

In 2018, PeopleFun was acquired by Palo Alto-based AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP).

Dallas Innovates
Apr 25th, 2022
Peoplefun, Inc. hires Carol Miu as chief executive officer

Dallas-based PeopleFun, one of the world’s top developers of mobile games including Wordscapes and Word Stacks, has named Carol Miu as chief executive officer....

AppLovin
Jun 4th, 2021
PeopleFun partners with Sparklabs

Top Dallas-based game developer PeopleFun teamed up with AppLovin’s SparkLabs to understand how marketable their game prototypes were.

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