Deus Ex Go, Hitman Sniper and other “shutdown” classics quietly return to mobile

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Story Highlights

  • Deus Ex Go, Hitman Sniper, Lara Croft: Relic Run, and Tomb Raider Reloaded are now back on Android and iOS.
  • These games were developed by Square Enix Montreal, which was renamed Studio Onoma before shutting down.
  • While Deus Ex Go is still a paid game, the rest are available to download for free.

It turns out that some top-tier mobile games we believed had vanished permanently – such as Deus Ex Go, Hitman Sniper, Lara Croft: Relic Run, and Tomb Raider Reloaded, among others – have quietly resurfaced in the app stores. Now, you can enjoy these classics on both Android and iOS devices once more.

The titles are now handled by Deca Games, a studio owned by Embracer Group

Initially observed by PocketGamer, these games have been taken over by Deca Games. It’s noteworthy that this German game developer and distributor, active for nearly a decade, is part of the Embracer Group.

If you recognize these names, it’s possible you’ve heard about the backstory of these titles’ closure before. These games were initially produced by Square Enix Montreal, which later became known as Studio Onoma following its acquisition by Embracer Group in May 2022 for approximately $300 million.

Yet, quite unexpectedly, in November 2022, the studio made an announcement that they were closing down four games, among them “Hitman Sniper: The Shadows,” a game that had just recently been released, along with several other well-liked titles.

The following three games – Arena Battle Champions, Deus Ex Go, and Space Invaders: Hidden Heroes – suffered the same unfortunate destiny. It was disheartening for many to witness these innovative, high-quality mobile games vanish without any indication of a potential comeback.

For those who have curiosity piqued, feel free to explore the mentioned game titles from their respective publishers’ Google Play Store and App Store listings. Notably, Deus Ex GO is a paid game for mobile devices, whereas the other games are free-to-play offerings.

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2025-04-10 21:11