Haemimont Games

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Haemimont Games AD
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryVideo games
FoundedSeptember 1997 (1997-09)
FounderGabriel Dobrev
Headquarters
Sofia
,
Bulgaria
Key people
Bisser Dyankov (CEO)[1]
Number of employees
~60 (2018)
ParentHaemimont (2002–2003)
Paradox Interactive (2025–)[2]
Websitehaemimontgames.com

Haemimont Games AD[a] is a Bulgarian video game developer founded by Gabriel Dobrev in September 1997 and based in Sofia.[3] The company primarily focuses on producing simulation, city-building and ancient history strategy games but has developed titles in the role-playing genre as well.

History

Before game development, the company's business was software outsourcing.[4] Haemimont Games, previously part of information technology company Haemimont-Smartcom, became part of Haemimont AD with Haemimont Web Team and Haemimont Emedia in 2002.[5] Ludmil Pandeff, co-founder of Haemimont AD and president of Axa Technologies, Inc, became managing director.[6] In 2003, Haemimont Games became an independent company with Gabriel Dobrev, an earlier employee of Haemimont, as chief executive officer.[4]

In February 2025, Paradox Interactive acquired Haemimont Games.[2][7]

Games developed

Year Title Genre Platform(s)
2000 Tzar: The Burden of the Crown Real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2002 Celtic Kings: Rage of War Real-time strategy, role-playing Microsoft Windows
2004 Nemesis of the Roman Empire Real-time strategy, role-playing Microsoft Windows
2005 Imperivm III: The Great Battles of Rome Real-time strategy, real-time tactics Microsoft Windows
2005 Rising Kingdoms City-building, real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2006 Glory of the Roman Empire City-building Microsoft Windows
2008 Imperium Romanum City-building, real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2008 Imperium Romanum: Emperor Expansion City-building, real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2009 Grand Ages: Rome City-building, real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2009 Tropico 3 City-building, construction and management simulation Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
2009 Grand Ages: Rome - Reign of Augustus City-building, Real-time strategy Microsoft Windows
2011 The First Templar Action, role-playing Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
2011 Tropico 4 City-building, construction and management simulation Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
2013 Omerta – City of Gangsters Simulation, turn-based strategy macOS, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
2014 Tropico 5 City-building, construction and management simulation Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
2015 Victor Vran Action role-playing Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2018 Surviving Mars City-building Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2023 Stranded: Alien Dawn Survival simulation Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
2023 Jagged Alliance 3 Tactical role-playing Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
2025 Surviving Mars: Relaunched City-building Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Notes

  1. Bulgarian name Хемимонт, meaning Haemimontus

References

  1. Trifonova, Natalie (29 October 2022). "Едно от първите български гейм студия за миналото, настоящето и бъдещето - днес в „Геймър" от 17:00 ч. по bTV Action". bTV (Bulgaria).
  2. McEvoy, Sophie (6 February 2025). "Paradox acquires Haemimont Games". GamesIndustry.biz. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  3. "Victor Vran | Home". Retrieved 26 November 2025. Founded in 1997 by CEO Gabriel Dobrev, the award winning studio is home to more than 50 ...
  4. Вълчева, Джесика (11 June 2025). "От „Правец 82" до сделка със скандинавски гигант: Габриел Добрев и пътят на Haemimont Games". Forbes Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 28 November 2025.
  5. "Хемимонт-Смартком АД, ще продължи да развива бизнеса си посредством две нови компании" [Hemimont-Smartcom AD will continue to develop its business through two new companies]. Econ.bg (in Bulgarian). 21 February 2002. Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  6. Кастрева, Анна (21 February 2002). "Българска ИТ-компания се раздели на две". Dnevnik (Bulgarian newspaper) (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 26 November 2025.
  7. Запрянов, Йоан (20 February 2025). "Level Up: Шведската Paradox Interactive купи българската Haemimont Games". Capital (Bulgarian newspaper) (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 26 November 2025.