Founded in Miami, Florida, What Pumpkin Games is a game studio dedicated to creating immersive point-and-click adventure games. The company's core mission is to develop engaging and narrative-rich gaming experiences, with a vision to bring the unique storytelling of webcomics into the gaming world. Their flagship product, Hiveswap, is based on the popular webcomic Homestuck, and they have expanded their offerings to include titles like Hiveswap Friendsim, a semi-canon visual novel. What Pumpkin Games primarily focuses on fans of webcomics and narrative-driven games.

Notable affiliated individuals include Andrew Hussie, the creator of Homestuck, who has been instrumental in the development of Hiveswap. The company has garnered significant attention and support from the Homestuck fanbase, contributing to its successful crowdfunding campaigns. Key achievements include the successful release of Hiveswap and its subsequent expansions, which have been praised for their faithful adaptation of the webcomic’s universe. Overall, What Pumpkin Games has made a notable impact in the niche market of webcomic-based video games, blending rich storytelling with interactive gameplay.