# Sunlight Games <small style="color: gray">Last updated: May 8, 2026</small> ## Overview Sunlight Games is an independent game development and publishing studio that specializes in reviving and continuing classic adventure game franchises.[^ref-1][^ref-11] The company operates under KISS ltd and has focused on bringing beloved Sierra properties to modern platforms.[^ref-2][^ref-12] ## Sierra Connection Sunlight Games acquired the rights to the Gold Rush![^ref-3][^ref-13] franchise, originally created by Doug MacNeill and The Software Farm for Sierra On-Line in 1988.[^ref-4][^ref-14] The original Gold Rush![^ref-5][^ref-15] was a historical adventure game set during the California Gold Rush of 1849.[^ref-6] Sunlight Games has released both a remaster of the original game and a full sequel, continuing the franchise decades after its Sierra debut.[^ref-7] ## Games Published (Sierra Archive) - **2014** — [[2014 - Gold Rush Anniversary|Gold Rush! Anniversary]] — Notes: HD remaster of 1988 original[^ref-8] - **2017** — [[2017 - Gold Rush 2|Gold Rush! 2]] — Notes: New sequel[^ref-9] ## Related - **Original Series:** [[1988 - Gold Rush|Gold Rush! (1988)]][^ref-10] - **Original Publisher:** [[Publishers/Sierra On-Line|Sierra On-Line]] - **Original Developer:** The Software Farm ## References [^ref-1]: [Steam - Gold Rush! Anniversary](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319230/Gold_Rush_Anniversary/) - Remaster release [^ref-2]: [Steam - Gold Rush! 2](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609490/Gold_Rush_2/) - Sequel release [^ref-3]: [MobyGames - Sunlight Games](https://www.mobygames.com/company/24766/sunlight-games/) - Company profile [^ref-4]: [GOG - Gold Rush! Anniversary](https://www.gog.com/game/gold_rush_anniversary) - Digital release [^ref-5]: [Adventure Gamers - Gold Rush! Anniversary Review](https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/27601) - Remaster review [^ref-6]: [Wikipedia - Gold Rush! (video game)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Rush!_(video_game)) - Original game history [^ref-7]: [MobyGames - Gold Rush! (1988)](https://www.mobygames.com/game/1141/gold-rush/) - Original Sierra release [^ref-8]: [Hardcore Gaming 101 - Gold Rush!](http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gold-rush/) - Series retrospective [^ref-9]: [PC Gamer - Gold Rush remake](https://www.pcgamer.com/gold-rush-anniversary-review/) - Coverage [^ref-10]: [IGDB - Sunlight Games](https://www.igdb.com/companies/sunlight-games) - Company profile [^ref-11]: [TouchArcade - Gold Rush! Classic](https://toucharcade.com/2014/11/19/gold-rush-classic-review/) - Mobile release [^ref-12]: [The Digital Antiquarian - Gold Rush](https://www.filfre.net/2013/10/gold-rush/) - Historical analysis [^ref-13]: [Sierra Gamers - Gold Rush](https://www.sierragamers.com/sierra-games/gold-rush/) - Fan community [^ref-14]: [Press Kit - Gold Rush! 2](https://www.indiedb.com/games/gold-rush-2) - Development info [^ref-15]: [Sunlight Games - Official](https://sunlightgames.com/) - Company site