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German online game developer and publisher founded in 2007, based in Hamburg, offering free-to-play strategy and city-building games.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

InnoGames was founded in Stade, a mid-sized town near Hamburg, in 2007, when brothers Hendrik and Eike Klindworth and their friend Michael Zillmer decided to pursue their dream of creating games. The company is headquartered in Hamburg and describes its mission as making great games for players with high quality virtual worlds that link millions of people around the world. Its portfolio includes free-to-play titles such as Forge of Empires, Grepolis, Elvenar, Tribal Wars, Tribal Wars 2, The West, Sunrise Village, Rise of Cultures, and Heroes of History.

History

InnoGames was founded in Stade, a mid-sized town near Hamburg, in 2007, when brothers Hendrik and Eike Klindworth and their friend Michael Zillmer decided to pursue their dream of creating games. The company is now headquartered in Hamburg and describes its mission as making great games for players with high quality virtual worlds that link millions of people around the world. As of the company's own 'About us' page, it has 10 games live, 350 employees, and staff from 40 nations.

Products and positioning

Free-to-play online strategy and city-building games for a global audience.

  • Forge of Empires

    Strategy city-building game

  • Grepolis

    Strategy MMO game

  • Elvenar

    Fantasy city builder

  • Tribal Wars

    Classic strategy MMO

  • Tribal Wars 2

    Medieval MMO game

  • The West

    Cowboy browser RPG

  • Sunrise Village

    Exploration and farming simulation

  • Rise of Cultures

    Historic city builder

  • Heroes of History

    New competitive city-building game available for Android, iOS, and Browser

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