Jonas Tyroller
@JonasTyroller Germany23K followers
German indie dev and YouTuber behind Islanders, Will You Snail? and Thronefall
Thronefall, Will You Snail?, Islanders +1
exit story · 2025 · indie game makers
How Jonas Tyroller Sold Thronefall to Mythwright (2025)
Thronefall was built by Jonas Tyroller and sold to Mythwright in 2025.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Mythwright
- Year
- 2025
- Price
- Undisclosed
- Revenue at sale
- —
- Years operated
- 2.3 years
- Channel
- Direct sale
Why they sold: As a two-person studio, Grizzly Games felt it lacked the resources to fully explore what Thronefall could become, and the developers wanted to move on to new projects.
The story of Thronefall
Thronefall is a minimalist strategy game that mixes kingdom building with tower defense. Jonas Tyroller and Paul Schnepf made it as Grizzly Games and self-published it. It entered Early Access on Steam in 2023, left Early Access in October 2024, and sold more than one million units.
In December 2025 the UK indie publisher Mythwright acquired the full Thronefall IP from Grizzly Games for an undisclosed fee. Mythwright took over future development and kept Grizzly's partnership with Doghowl Games, which publishes the Android and iOS versions.
Grizzly Games had made a similar move before, selling the IP of its earlier hit Islanders to Coatsink so it could focus on its next project.
The maker
See the Thronefall product page or Jonas Tyroller's full profile for everything they have built since.
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Sources
- pocketgamer.biz — pocketgamer.biz/mythwright-acquires-minimalist-strategy-title-thronefall/
- gamesmarket.global — gamesmarket.global/mythwright-acquired-the-thronefall-ip-from-grizzly-games/
- en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thronefall
Facts are taken from the maker's and buyer's public statements and press coverage. Prices and revenue are shown only when publicly stated; self-reported figures are not independently verified.
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Thronefall acquisition FAQ
Who bought Thronefall?
Thronefall was acquired by Mythwright in 2025 from Jonas Tyroller.
How much did Thronefall sell for?
The price was not publicly disclosed.
Why did Jonas Tyroller sell Thronefall?
As a two-person studio, Grizzly Games felt it lacked the resources to fully explore what Thronefall could become, and the developers wanted to move on to new projects.
How long did it take Thronefall to get acquired?
Thronefall was sold about 2.3 years after launch, through a direct sale (sold directly to a buyer, often a competitor, customer or acquirer that reached out).