Overview
Sheffield produced steel and software. Gremlin Graphics emerged from the UK’s 1980s bedroom coding scene, growing into a professional studio that published both original creations and licensed games. The Monty Mole series became their early signature, while later success came from sports simulations like Actua Soccer.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1984.
- Location: Sheffield, UK.
- Founders: Ian Stewart, others.
- Fate: Acquired by Infogrames (1999).
Notable titles
| Title | Year | Platform |
|---|
| Wanted: Monty Mole | 1984 | ZX Spectrum |
| Monty on the Run | 1985 | Multiple |
| Thing on a Spring | 1985 | Multiple |
| Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge | 1990 | Amiga |
| Zool | 1992 | Amiga |
Monty Mole series
| Game | Year |
|---|
| Wanted: Monty Mole | 1984 |
| Monty on the Run | 1985 |
| Auf Wiedersehen Monty | 1987 |
| Moley Christmas | 1987 |
Racing games
| Title | Year | Platform |
|---|
| Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge | 1990 | Amiga |
| Lotus II | 1991 | Amiga |
| Lotus III | 1992 | Amiga |
Later success
| Title | Innovation |
|---|
| Actua Soccer | 3D football |
| Actua Tennis | 3D tennis |
| Actua Golf | 3D golf |
Industry position
| Role | Contribution |
|---|
| UK developer | Major employer |
| Original IP | Mascot characters |
| Publishing | Third-party titles |
Acquisition
| Year | Event |
|---|
| 1999 | Infogrames acquisition |
| Post | Brand discontinued |
See also