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Compile

Logo: Compile Heart, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Japanese video game developer

Compile Corporation (株式会社コンパイル, Kabushikigaisha Konpairu) was a Japanese video game developer, most notable for having developed the Puyo Puyo series, a franchise derived from the Madō Monogatari series. On November 6, 2003, the company shut down amid bankruptcy. As a result, key staff moved to Compile Heart, the company's spiritual successor, whereas shoot-'em-up staff moved to MileStone Inc.2 It was founded by Masamitsu Niitani.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 7, 1982Founded1
  • Industryvideo game industry1
  • HeadquartersJapan1
  • Legal formkabushiki gaisha1

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Compile Corporation (株式会社コンパイル, Kabushikigaisha Konpairu) was a Japanese video game developer, most notable for having developed the Puyo Puyo series, a franchise derived from the Madō Monogatari series. On November 6, 2003, the company shut down amid bankruptcy. As a result, key staff moved to Compile Heart, the company's spiritual successor, whereas shoot-'em-up staff moved to MileStone Inc.2

The story

Founded by Masamitsu Niitani on Apr 7, 1982.1

Leadership

Who has led Compile, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • Madō Monogatari
  • Power Strike

Listed on Wikidata.1

Games marked with a dagger are conversions of a pre-existing version of a game as opposed to being natively developed.

From Wikipedia’s article on Compile (company), shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. Nov 6, 2003Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Apr 7, 1982Founded Founded1

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