By enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.

Dovetail Games is an award-winning developer and publisher of market leading simulation entertainment software, based in Kent, UK.

We craft digital hobbies for passionate enthusiasts and sell these in more than 100 countries across the globe. These hobbies come in the form of simulation experiences that faithfully recreate real world situations and put players at the heart of the action.

Our core products are Train and Fishing simulators, which are available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/s, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

In addition to these core products, Dovetail creates and maintains an extensive library of over 800 pieces of downloadable content (DLC). This allows our customers to build their own personalised collection of DLC to complement the core product, ensuring that even the most enthusiastic of players has a steady stream of new content to keep their experiences as fresh and engaging as possible. We also provide continuous optimisation and improvement of core product through free ‘quality of life’ updates.

We are growing fast, and currently employ approximately 170 passionate & creative individuals at our home in the Historic Dockyard Chatham.

Executive Team

Hey! I'm Jon, International games industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience at Electronic Arts, Codemasters and Dovetail Read more...

Jon Rissik

Chief Executive Officer

Hey! I'm Gemma, Over 15 years people management and general management experience in a range of industries incl. Lean manufacturer, FMGC. She is a fellow with the CIPD and Executive Board member and co-chair of Women in Games. Read more...

Gemma Brown

Chief Operating Officer

Hey! I'm Rob, Experienced developer, (ex-EA) over 30 years of professional AAA experience in the games industry in a variety of areas from QA to Development. He has worked on some of the world’s most loved and downloaded titles incl. Harry Potter, Football Manager. Read more...

Rob O'Farrell

Chief Development Officer

Mark Ollard

Chief Finance Officer

Our Teams - Meet The Artists

What do our Artists get up to at Dovetail Games? We've asked some of the team to talk about what they do and what makes them tick.

Our values

Have Passion

Believing in all we do, we take pride in our work and strive for excellence.

Show Care

Embracing our true selves and valuing individuality, we are socially concious and enhance life for our players and our people.

Aspire for Greatness

With a collective commitment to success, we aim high and achieve greatness together.

Be Bold

Pushing boundaries, we lead with honesty and integrity, welcoming change and constantly evolving.

Our Vision

At Dovetail we craft digital hobbies for passionate enthusiasts. This focus on our customers is core to our strategy - continuing to offer them premium products that cater for all their hobbying needs.

We will continue to develop and publish content for our Train and Fishing simulator franchises, focussing on the continued creation of new core products and associated DLC to maintain an attractive and extensive library of content for our customers. This will include developing content aimed more directly at next generation gaming platforms, as well as developing our multiplayer offering.

In addition, Dovetail will look to develop new products aimed at hobbyists, focussing on niche markets with limited competition which already have an established community of enthusiasts and real world brands we can partner with.

Our history

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City Transport Simulator: Tram

City Transport Simulator: Tram is out on Xbox X|S, PlayStation 5, Epic and Steam

2025

Train Sim World VR: New York

Train Sim World VR: New York, a brand-new experience for Meta Quest players available to wishlist now! Become a train engineer from the comfort of your own home. Immerse yourself in the cab of the MTA, M3A, and M7A trains, and accelerate above the streets of Park Avenue safely transporting thousands of commuters!

2025

Mattel’s Thomas & Friends™ is coming to Train Sim World 5!

In collaboration with our friends at Mattel, Thomas & Friends™ Visit the West Somerset Railway will be an Add-on coming to Train Sim World next year. Naturally, the star of the show is Thomas the Tank Engine, with his friends Annie and Clarabel joining him. Adding an element of mischief is Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks. What will they get up to?

2024