PopTop Software
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Phil Steinmeyer |
| Fate | Merged into Firaxis Games |
| Headquarters | Fenton, Missouri , United States |
| Parent | Take-Two Interactive (2000–2006) |
PopTop Software Inc. was a United States-based video game developer located in Fenton, Missouri. Established in 1993 by Phil Steinmeyer, the firm concentrated on creating construction and management simulation titles. In July 2000, it was purchased by Take-Two Interactive for roughly , later becoming part of the 2K label in January 2005, before being integrated into Firaxis Games in March 2006.
History
Phil Steinmeyer, a programmer and designer, founded PopTop Software in 1993. On July 24, 2000, Take-Two Interactive acquired the studio through a deal involving 559,100 shares valued at approximately . The company was incorporated into Take-Two’s newly created 2K publishing division in January 2005 to oversee its development teams, including PopTop.
In late 2004, Steinmeyer left PopTop to establish New Crayon Games, which launched Bonnie's Bookstore in 2005. Subsequently, on March 7, 2006, PopTop’s functions were merged with Firaxis Games, another studio operating under the 2K brand.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Railroad Tycoon II | Windows | Gathering of Developers |
| 1999 | Railroad Tycoon II: The Second Century | ||
| 2001 | Tropico | ||
| 2002 | Tropico: Paradise Island | ||
| 2003 | Railroad Tycoon 3 | ||
| 2004 | Railroad Tycoon 3: Coast to Coast | ||
| 2005 | Shattered Union | Xbox | 2K Games |