Noodlecake Expands Latin American Presence with Harpooner Publishing Deal

Noodlecake Ventures into Latin America with Harpooner

Noodlecake Studios, the indie gaming arm of Streamplay Studio Limited (ASX:SP8), has inked a publishing agreement with Brazilian indie developer Mango Salad Games for the PC title Harpooner. This deal marks Noodlecake’s first publishing footprint in Latin America, expanding its geographic reach beyond its established North American and Australian markets.

The agreement introduces a shorter-cycle project to Noodlecake’s slate, contrasting with its recent commitments to larger, multi-year premium titles like Tiebreakers and Project DS. Harpooner is an action-driven incremental fishing game set against an extraterrestrial meteor crash backdrop, combining active gameplay with progressive equipment upgrades to hunt alien fish. The game targets a Q1 2027 release on Steam, contingent on development progress and scheduling.

Strategic Fit and Portfolio Diversification

Harpooner’s focused scope and shorter development timeline complement Noodlecake’s broader publishing strategy, which currently includes premium PC and console projects. By adding a game with a quicker turnaround, Noodlecake diversifies its portfolio across genres, development stages, and release schedules, potentially smoothing revenue streams in the near term.

CEO Ryan Holowaty highlighted the appeal of Harpooner’s strong gameplay hook and the opportunity to build new developer relationships in Latin America, following Noodlecake’s presence at gamescom latam 2026 where initial contact was made. The deal also reflects Streamplay’s broader ambition to extend its developer network and market presence in emerging regions.

Publishing Model Mitigates Investment Risk

The publishing agreement follows Noodlecake’s established recoupment-first framework, where the company provides development and publishing support and recovers its investment before sharing ongoing revenues with Mango Salad Games. This structure reduces upfront capital exposure while maintaining potential upside from Harpooner’s commercial success.

While Streamplay acknowledges the deal’s potential to generate material revenue, it cautions that financial outcomes remain uncertain. Variables such as development progress, release timing, platform performance, pricing, and user adoption will influence results. Any significant financial contributions will be disclosed in future reporting.