Overview
Insomniac made PlayStation platforms sing. From Spyro’s colourful worlds through Ratchet’s weapon-filled adventures to Spider-Man’s web-swinging, they’ve consistently delivered polished action games. Unlike sister studio Naughty Dog, they remained independent longer, eventually joining Sony in 2019.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1994.
- Founder: Ted Price.
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Owner: Sony (acquired 2019).
Spyro era
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Spyro the Dragon | 1998 |
| Ripto’s Rage | 1999 |
| Year of the Dragon | 2000 |
Ratchet & Clank era
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Ratchet & Clank | 2002 |
| Going Commando | 2003 |
| Up Your Arsenal | 2004 |
| Future series | 2007-2009 |
| Rift Apart | 2021 |
Resistance series
| Title | Year | Platform |
|---|
| Fall of Man | 2006 | PS3 |
| Resistance 2 | 2008 | PS3 |
| Resistance 3 | 2011 | PS3 |
Spider-Man success
| Title | Year | Achievement |
|---|
| Spider-Man | 2018 | Critical/commercial hit |
| Miles Morales | 2020 | Launch title |
| Spider-Man 2 | 2023 | Continued success |
Design philosophy
| Principle | Implementation |
|---|
| Fun weapons | Creative arsenal |
| Accessible action | Wide appeal |
| Technical polish | Platform showcase |
| Humour | Light-hearted tone |
Independence period
| Status | Details |
|---|
| 1994-2019 | Independent studio |
| Sunset Overdrive | Xbox exclusive |
| Sony acquisition | 2019 |
See also