SHIGATAKE GAMES operates as an indie video game developer based in Hyogo, Japan. Founded by Takehiro Shiga, a former Vanillaware graphic designer, the studio consists of approximately 3 to 5 developers specializing in shoot-em-up games with retro aesthetics. Their debut title, Devil Blade Reboot, launched on PC via Steam in May 2024, remaking Shiga’s 1996 Devil Blade with pseudo-3D pixel art and a dynamic Berserk scoring system. SHIGATAKE GAMES focuses on intense arcade mechanics and vibrant visuals, delivering engaging experiences for PC players through platforms like Steam.
