4A Games is a video game development studio based in Malta, known for creating immersive first-person shooters. Founded in 2005 by former employees of GSC Game World, the studio gained recognition for its work on the Metro series, which is based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky. The studio's games are celebrated for their atmospheric storytelling, detailed environments, and engaging gameplay. 4A Games has developed titles like Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Exodus, each receiving critical acclaim for their graphics and narrative depth, contributing to the studio's reputation in the gaming industry.