Nº 10373 Listed July 2026
ForthStar
About
ForthStar is a games development company based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, established in 2023.
Founded by former Playdemic executives Paul Gouge and Alex Rigby alongside industry veterans, the company develops free-to-play games for mass markets.
The studio is backed by $10 million in funding from its founders and Griffin Gaming Partners, a venture capital firm specialising in gaming investment. ForthStar operates with a four-day working week and emphasises collaborative development practices alongside employee wellbeing.
Common questions
- Where is ForthStar based?
- ForthStar is based at Foundation, 2 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1SG, Greater Manchester.
- What does ForthStar do?
- ForthStar is a Manchester-based games developer founded in 2023, creating free-to-play titles for global audiences with backing from major gaming venture capital.
- What sector does ForthStar work in?
- ForthStar works in the Computer Games sector.
- How can I contact ForthStar?
- You can contact ForthStar through its website at https://forthstar.com.
Recorded from Companies House & MBS Research · Entry Nº 10373 of the Manchester Business Services register.