Factsheet

Developer:

Mikeware
Based in Seattle,
Washington

Originally, Williston, VT.

Founding Date:

Sometime around 1995

Website:

mikeware.com

Press / Business Contact:

press at mikeware dot com

Social:

Discord Server
Bluesky - Mikeware
youtube.com/@MikewareXGR X/twitter.com/MikewareXGR

Releases:

Mine Trooper - PC
Suitor - Windows Mobile
Suitor 2 - Windows Phone
Gamius Type IV - OUYA
Afoot - Tabletop
Space Battle Arena - PC
Cogs in a Machine - Tabletop
(2025) Incrate - PC/Steamdeck

Description

Mikeware is a small game development company focusing on combining unique and different forms of game play.

History

Early history

Mikeware was founded by Michael A. Hawker sometime over a lunch table in 1995/1996. He had been writing games for a time and decided he should form a name for his software. After a few minutes of bouncing ideas off his friends, Mikeware was born! Mikeware's first logo was created in 1997 and the domain 'Mikeware.com' has been on the web since the summer of 2002.

Recent Accolades

Mikeware's most 'successful' title to date has been the 'Suitor' puzzle game for Windows Mobile 6 with over 175,000 downloads worldwide.

Mikeware's most acclaimed project is 'Cogs in a Machine' a press your luck dice rolling board game.

Projects

  • Under Construction - More detailed information coming soon, for specific inquiries, please contact us.

Videos

Incrate Announcement Trailer

Cogs in a Machine Brief Gameplay Demo

Suitor 2 Introduction

Logo & Icon

download files as .zip (160 KB)

Awards & Recognition

Appearances

Team

Michael A. Hawker
General Regulator & Officer - Operations & Tomfoolery

Brett Wortzman
Official Regulator for Entertainment, Outreach, and Shenanigans

Amanda Rockwell
Artist, Cogs in a Machine

Zoe Wynns
Music, Incrate