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4mm Games

An American video game development studio known for its work on the music game Def Jam Rapstar.

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Overview

4mm Games was an American video game development studio established around 2008, with a focus on music and interactive entertainment. Its best-known project was Def Jam Rapstar, developed with Terminal Reality and published by Konami. The game centered on interactive rap performance and used the Def Jam brand and related music content. Public information about the studio's later operations and complete product history is limited, and it is generally regarded as defunct.

History

4mm Games was an American video game development studio established around 2008. Its principal documented project was Def Jam Rapstar, developed by 4mm Games together with Terminal Reality and published by Konami. The game was released for contemporary home consoles including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii, and focused on performing licensed rap songs through interactive gameplay. By combining video games, music content, and hip-hop culture, the project became the studio's most recognizable work. Reliable public information about any other formally released products, the size of the organization, and its later business activities is limited. The studio subsequently ceased ongoing commercial operations and is generally treated as defunct.

  • 2010
  • 2008

Products and positioning

  • 2010

    Def Jam Rapstar

    A music and rhythm game centered on hip-hop and rap performance, developed by 4mm Games with Terminal Reality and published by Konami. Players perform licensed rap songs, making it the studio's best-known documented release.

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