Melsoft Games

Last updated
Melsoft Games
Type Private
Industry Mobile games
Founded2008
Headquarters Lithuania,
Vilnius
Number of employees
240 (2020) [1]
Parent Moon Active Ltd.
Website www.melsoft-games.com

Melsoft Games (formerly Melesta Games) is a Lithuanian video game developer focusing on casual mobile games. The company was founded in Belarus in 2008, and later opened offices in Cyprus and Lithuania. It was acquired by Israeli mobile video game developer Moon Active in December 2020. [1] [2]

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History

Melsoft was founded in Minsk in 2008 as Melesta Games, and it released its first game, Farm Frenzy, the same year. [3] In 2012, it switched its focus to mobile gaming. It signed a partnership with UK game developer Wargaming in 2016. [4] Melesta Games changes its name to Melsoft Games. [5]

Melsoft was acquired by Israeli mobile video game developer Moon Active in December 2020. [1] [2]

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  2. 1 2 Moon Active acquires Family Island mobile game maker Melsoft
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