The multi-engine mini-game platform PlaysOut has raised $7 million in seed funding to further its expansion in the global hyper-casual gaming market.
The PlaysOut Vision: Leading the Mini-Game Revolution
Mini-games are rapidly shaping the future of digital engagement, and PlaysOut is at the forefront of this transformation. The platform empowers super apps worldwide to seamlessly integrate its extensive library of mini-games, creating new revenue streams, enhancing user retention, and increasing engagement. Operated through a standalone, 'Steam-like' platform—think Amazon-like on-demand access or a Game Catalog like Netflix—PlaysOut makes discovering and playing games effortless. With multi-engine compatibility and a robust suite of SDK tools, PlaysOut enables rapid integration into high-traffic apps, allowing brands to capitalize on the booming mini-game market.
PlaysOut’s Strategic Positioning
PlaysOut's competitive edge is built on its robust technical capabilities and strategic vision. The platform integrates seamlessly with WeChat’s publishing framework, providing instant scalability across various game engines and ecosystems. It offers a full suite of SDK tools to facilitate developer access and frictionless integration into super apps, accelerating game adoption and monetization. Additionally, PlaysOut provides a bridge for Web2 games to transition to Web3 monetization models, including token rewards and NFTs, creating a hybrid ecosystem that merges traditional gaming with the decentralized future.
Global Traction & Partnerships
PlaysOut’s momentum is further accelerated by a growing network of global partners and collaborators. The platform benefits from a Tencent Cloud partnership, leveraging world-class infrastructure to ensure scalable growth. Over 200 mini-game developers contribute to its rapidly expanding game catalog. Additionally, the platform is extending its Web3 ecosystem with collaborations involving OKX, Aptos, KAIA, TON, Avalanche, and more, enhancing PlaysOut’s Web3 capabilities.
PlaysOut is poised to transform the mini-game ecosystem with its innovative platform and the anticipated test launch, set to drive a new wave of user engagement across super apps.
