Wildlife Studios

Wildlife Studios

Global mobile game developer and publisher

Overview

Wildlife Studios develops and publishes free-to-play mobile games for smartphones. Its titles include Racing Penguin, Bike Race, Sniper 3D, Zooba, Tennis Clash, War Machines, Color by Number, and Midas Merge, and it earns revenue from in-game purchases and ads. With 500+ employees and offices in Brazil, the United States, Istanbul, and Helsinki, it distributes games globally and is backed by top investors. The goal is to deliver engaging, accessible games that reach a wide audience and to grow as a leading mobile game developer and publisher.

About Wildlife Studios

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

Industries

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$180M

Headquarters

São Paulo, Brazil

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Suel Ribeiro's February 2026 appointment boosts US marketing and influencer strategies.
  • Team Tiger's Secret Puzzle Society innovates match-3 with narrative by veterans Chera and Wylds.
  • ITF partnership enhances Tennis Clash with eChampionship content updates.

What critics are saying

  • 133 staff layoffs cut 21% workforce, delaying Paradise Paws development.
  • Netmarble's King of Fighters AFK steals AFK Football users in 3-6 months.
  • Lilith's AFK Arena erodes AFK Soccer share with superior retention.

What makes Wildlife Studios unique

  • Wildlife Studios achieves 3.8 billion downloads with hits like Sniper 3D and Zooba.
  • Operates global offices in Brazil, US, Ireland, and Helsinki with 500+ employees.
  • Launches innovative titles like Paradise Paws and Secret Puzzle Society via affiliates.

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Funding

Total Funding

$180M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
$45M
Linktree
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp
$120M
Wildlife Studios

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-3%
TI INSIDE Online
Feb 11th, 2026
Wildlife Studios announces Suel Ribeiro as Head of Creative Marketing, Influencers and Partnerships.

Wildlife Studios announces Suel Ribeiro as Head of Creative Marketing, Influencers and Partnerships. February 11, 2026 Wildlife Studios, one of the world's largest mobile game developers, announces Suel Ribeiro as its new Head of Creative Marketing, Influencers, and Partnerships. This strategic appointment aims to intensify the impact of the company's marketing initiatives, consolidating its presence and expanding global user engagement. In this role, he will lead a team responsible for developing high-performance creative assets for user acquisition campaigns across multiple markets, with a strong focus on the US audience. Additionally, he will drive the global influencer strategy and partnerships front, including IP licensing and sponsorships, collaborating closely with the Product, Data, and Growth teams to strengthen player engagement and expand the company's portfolio of highest-revenue titles. The executive brings to Wildlife Studios a market trajectory of over 15 years in the areas of marketing and market intelligence in multinational companies, high-growth startups, and entrepreneurship. Previously, he worked at companies such as iFood, Whirlpool Corporation, Solfácil, Nowle, and BRAINS, where he built and led teams in consumer intelligence, research, analysis, and category marketing. Suel holds a degree in Business Administration from Santa Cecília University, with postgraduate degrees in Philosophy (PUCRS) and Customer Experience Management (ESPM). He is an alumnus of the User Insights for Product Decisions program at Reforge. "My career path is geared towards understanding what drives behavior and transforming that into decisions and execution. At Wildlife, I have the chance to apply this logic on a global scale, in a market I've always dreamed of working in," says Suel Ribeiro. "I'm here to join a strong team and contribute to our continued growth with differentiation and profitability," he adds.

Wildlife Studios
Aug 8th, 2025
Wildlife Studios Launches "Paradise Paws": A Virtual Animal Care Sanctuary

Wildlife Studios, one of the world's leading mobile game developers, has officially launched Paradise Paws, a tropical simulation game where players build and customize an animal sanctuary while rescuing and rehabilitating endangered species.

PR Newswire
Aug 14th, 2024
The Evolution Of Match-3: Wildlife Studios And Team Tiger Unite Puzzle Mechanics With An Engaging Narrative Adventure In Secret Puzzle Society

Wildlife Studios is excited to announce the launch of Secret Puzzle Society, the first release from their affiliate studio Team Tiger Games. In this game, players are invited to search for hidden clues and uncover the truth about a secret society of puzzle-loving villains. To achieve this, they will need to conquer challenging levels and navigate rooms filled with dangerous traps!SAO PAULO, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Tiger Games, owned by Wildlife Studios, is thrilled to unveil its debut game, Secret Puzzle Society (SPS), which was made available to the public for free on August 5th on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Studio co-founders Mike Chera and Matt Wylds, who previously designed and led multiple hits the match-3 space, have partnered up to once again delight players with a fresh new take on the genre."We are massively thankful to Wildlife for their partnership and belief in our team. We are thrilled with the release of this first game and already looking forward to bringing our next ideas to life under the same creative freedom we have enjoyed so far", said Matt Wylds, Co-founder and Studio Director

PocketGamer
Mar 4th, 2024
Tennis Clash developer Wildlife Studios lays off 133 staff

Brazilian games developer Wildlife Studios has laid off 21% of its workforce, affecting 133 employees.

Hardcore Droid
Nov 14th, 2023
Tennis Clash Releases ITF World Tennis eChampionship Updates

Last week, Wildlife Studios announced new content for the Tennis Clash ITF World Tennis eChampionship.

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