Wadjet Eye Games
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Dave Gilbert |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Point-and-click adventure games |
| Website | wadjeteyegames |
Wadjet Eye Games is a US-based independent developer, voice casting and directing contractor, and publisher focused on creating point-and-click adventure games. Established in 2006 by Dave Gilbert primarily to distribute his own creations, the company has grown to include titles from other game designers.
History
In 2006, Gilbert developed The Shivah for the MAGS one-month Adventure Game Studio competition. After securing a win, he enhanced the title with added voiceovers and puzzles before launching it commercially. Originally available through Manifesto Games, Gilbert founded Wadjet Eye Games to self-publish and dedicate himself fully to game development.
That same year, Wadjet Eye released The Blackwell Legacy, the inaugural entry in the Blackwell series, followed by Blackwell Unbound in 2007. In February 2008, Wadjet Eye collaborated with PlayFirst to create a casual adventure game, which resulted in Emerald City Confidential, a noir-themed narrative set within L. Frank Baum's Land of Oz, launched in February 2009. The third installment in the Blackwell series, The Blackwell Convergence, also debuted that year.
Wadjet Eye published its first external title in 2010 with Puzzle Bots developed by Ivy Games. Between 2010 and 2012, the company released several additional games including Gemini Rue, Da New Guys, Resonance, and Primordia. In February 2013, Wadjet Eye announced its initial mobile platform release by porting Gemini Rue to iPhone and iPad devices.
A project based on Vertigo comic books was once considered but ultimately never materialized.
Awards
At the 2007 Game Developers Choice Awards, Wadjet Eye Games earned a nomination for Best New Studio, while founder Dave Gilbert was honored with the AGS Lifetime Achievement Award. The following year, Gamasutra listed Wadjet Eye among its top 20 emerging developers.
Games
| Title | Developer | Release date | Metacritic Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shivah | Dave Gilbert | August 14, 2006 | — |
| The Blackwell Legacy | December 23, 2006 | 80 | |
| Blackwell Unbound | September 4, 2007 | — | |
| Emerald City Confidential | February 19, 2009 | 71 | |
| The Blackwell Convergence | July 22, 2009 | — | |
| Puzzle Bots | Ivy Games | May 7, 2010 | — |
| Gemini Rue | Joshua Nuernberger | February 24, 2011 | 82 |
| The Blackwell Deception | Dave Gilbert | October 12, 2011 | 73 |
| Da New Guys: Day of the Jackass | Icebox Games | February 29, 2012 | 56 |
| Resonance | Vince Twelve | June 19, 2012 | 76 |
| Primordia | Wormwood Studios | December 5, 2012 | 72 |
| The Shivah: Kosher Edition | Dave Gilbert | November 20, 2013 | 67 |
| The Blackwell Epiphany | April 24, 2014 | 83 | |
| A Golden Wake | Grundislav Games | October 9, 2014 | 68 |
| Technobabylon | Technocrat Games | May 21, 2015 | 82 |
| Shardlight | Francisco Gonzalez/Ben Chandler | March 8, 2016 | 75 |
| Unavowed | Dave Gilbert | August 8, 2018 | 87 |
| Strangeland | Wormwood Studios | May 25, 2021 | 77 |
| The Excavation of Hob's Barrow | Cloak and Dagger Games | September 28, 2022 | 80 (PC), 83 (NS) |
| Old Skies | Dave Gilbert | April 23, 2025 | 81 (PC),75 (NS) |
| Nighthawks | Curiosity Engine | TBA |