Ares Interactive

Ares Interactive is a next-generation game developer and publisher founded in 2024 by veteran leaders from across interactive entertainment. The company creates, launches, and operates free-to-play mobile games designed to become enduring franchises with global audiences. With studios in San Francisco and Berlin, Ares Interactive combines world-class craft with modern production and live operations to move faster, listen closely, and improve continuously.

The company specializes in building player-loved games that evolve with their communities through strong live operations, data-driven user acquisition, and increasingly AI-enabled workflows. Ares Interactive operates across multiple studios and genres, including action roguelite shooters like Heroes vs. Hordes, licensed experiences like Baseball Hits 26 featuring officially licensed MLB Players, and The Walking Dead: Aftermath in partnership with AMC Global Media. The team brings deep experience in game development, publishing, and live operations, having previously worked at organizations such as Scopely, Glu Mobile, Kabam, and Mattel. Ares Interactive is backed by a $70 million Series A investment led by General Catalyst, supporting their long-term vision to build and operate enduring free-to-play franchises.