Founded in March 2007 in Hamburg by CEO Carsten Fichtelmann and creative director Jan Müller-Michaelis, Daedalic Entertainment emerged as Germany's premier champion of narrative-driven gaming, taking its name from Daedalus, the legendary Greek inventor and architect. Starting from a small Hamburg office, the studio quickly established itself as the modern master of point-and-click adventure games, creating critically acclaimed and award-winning titles like The Whispered World, the beloved Deponia series, and the haunting Edna & Harvey series that revitalized the adventure genre for contemporary audiences. Daedalic's commitment to storytelling excellence earned them an unprecedented collection of accolades, including over 30 German Developer Awards and multiple "Studio of the Year" honors, making them record holders for Germany's most prestigious gaming awards. Through strategic expansion and evolution, the company grew from adventure specialists into a diverse publisher supporting indie developers across multiple genres, from strategy games like Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun to innovative cooperative experiences. Now operating as a publishing powerhouse under French parent company Nacon since 2022, Daedalic continues to champion unique, story-driven experiences across all major platforms, maintaining their reputation as curators of high-quality, emotionally engaging games that prioritize compelling narratives and memorable characters over flashy spectacle.
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