Coffee Stain Studios, founded in 2010 in Skövde, Sweden, by nine University of Skövde students, has grown into a prominent game developer and publisher. The company first gained international recognition with the launch of Goat Simulator in 2014, a game that became a cultural phenomenon due to its humorous and unconventional gameplay. Building on this success, Coffee Stain expanded its portfolio with titles like Satisfactory, released in September 2024, and has been involved in publishing successful games such as Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, Teardown, and Welcome to Bloxburg. Operating under a decentralized model, Coffee Stain comprises 13 autonomous game development studios, each responsible for their own development and content updates. This structure has enabled the company to maintain a capital-efficient ecosystem while fostering creativity and innovation. In December 2025, Coffee Stain Group became an independent, publicly-traded company after spinning off from Embracer Group, marking a new chapter in its journey as a leading player in the gaming industry.
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Highlights
Coffee Stain Studios is renowned for developing the viral hit Goat Simulator, released in April 2014.
The company expanded its portfolio with the successful release of Satisfactory in September 2024.
In December 2025, Coffee Stain Group became an independent, publicly-traded company after spinning off from Embracer Group.
The studio operates under a decentralized model, fostering autonomy among its 13 game development studios.
Coffee Stain has a proven track record of building successful intellectual properties, including Deep Rock Galactic, Valheim, Teardown, and Welcome to Bloxburg.
