GAME BIZ GUIDE
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 | Charged Monkey | Co-Dev Full-Dev WFH | Mobile | Unity | Europe | Slovakia | Bratislava | Slovakia, Bratislava | N/A | 50 | 2015 | A game development studio consisting of 35+ skilled developers. We develop own games, take lead role in co-development, and provide work for hire outsourcing for 3rd party projects. | https://chargedmonkey.com | We are very proud of working with these clients, on these projects while delivering top notch services the client was proud to boast about. Check it out:  |
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 | K9 Digital | Character Art | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | United Kingdom | Suffolk | United Kingdom, Suffolk | N/A | 13 | 2021 | Creating Captivating Characters for Games, Film, TV & VR. As the go-to character specialists, K9 Digital doesn’t just create models; we craft fully realised characters that players connect with on every level. Our team of passionate, industry-expert artists and technicians works collaboratively with game studios of all sizes to bring character concepts to life with precision and efficiency. Whether it’s for a stylised hero for an indie adventure, a gritty soldier for a first-person shooter, or an entire cast of unique NPCs for an open-world RPG, we have the expertise to make your vision a reality. | http://k9digital.co.uk/ | We are very proud of working with these clients, on these projects while delivering top notch services the client was proud to boast about. Check it out: |
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 | Hydra Studios | CGI, Cinematics | Europe | Scotland | Glasgow | Scotland, Glasgow | N/A | 8 | 2020 | Hydra Studios specialise in high end cinematic content. We’re an experienced bunch, brought together by a love of what we do and a strong belief in how we should do it. Hydra creates a broad range of CGI animation, from photoreal character performances to stylised action. We avoid formulaic approaches preferring to focus on each piece of work as something unique. We welcome creative and technical challenges that heighten quality and inspire originality. We’re not big on hierarchy or restrictive infrastructure – Hydra is about collaboration and flexibility; pushing creative aspirations through the roof whilst keeping costs grounded. | http://www.hydrastudios.com/ | We are very proud of working with these clients, on these projects while delivering top notch services the client was proud to boast about. Check it out: |
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 | Games Farm | Co-Dev | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | Slovakia | Kosice | Slovakia, Kosice | N/A | 47 | 2001 | Games Farm strives to deliver exciting and fresh ideas into its games, something greatly appreciated by the players and the gaming community. Our growing development experience, implementing latest industry technologies and listening to player‘s feedback allows Games Farm to continuosly improve the quality of its products. | https://www.games-farm.com | We are very proud of working with these clients, on these projects while delivering top notch services the client was proud to boast about. Check it out: |
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 | SneakyBox | Porting UX | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity Priopretary | Europe | Lithuania | Kaunas | Lithuania, Kaunas | N/A | 56 | 2012 | SneakyBox is a Lithuanian-based digital creative studio primarily focusing on games porting to the key platforms and development services, including VR/AR solutions and art outsourcing services. The company unites 50+ video game developers ranging from Unity & Unreal developers and porting specialists to 2D & 3D artists and UI/UX designers. Our main goal is to make the process of game porting smooth as possible and bring a high-end gaming experience for the customer. | https://sneakybox.biz/ | ||
 | Mataboo | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | Warsaw | Poland | Warsaw, Poland | N/A | 48 | 2019 | MATABOO develops and provides the awe-inspiring gaming worlds. We always go the extra mile to create perfect video games: optimized, bug-free, cross-platform, top notch titles recognized, awarded and appreciated by fans and creators around the world P.S. Pssst, in fact it’s not magic. It is knowledge, good organization, experience and dedication. We just do what others can’t or are afraid to do. | https://mataboo.com/ | ||
 | Knights of U | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | Poland | Wroclaw | Poland, Wroclaw | N/A | 71 | 2015 | The Knights of U is a company of 45 professional Unity and Unreal Engine developers. We program games, apps and simulators for other companies in the game development industry. We ensure that any Unity and Unreal Engine project is fully optimized, the code is clean and thoroughly documented and desired deadlines are met. Our key areas of expertise are custom shaders, secure multiplayer server back-ends, advanced AI scripts, UI, UX and gameplay programming. We also write plugins, provide security audits and teach Unity. We can develop virtual reality games for multiple platforms, including Oculus & Gear VR and HTC Vive. Augmented Reality Development is also an exciting field for us; we’ve completed several of those projects, and have used Vuforia. | https://www.theknightsofunity.com/ | ||
 | Amber Studios | Co-Dev Full-Dev Live Ops | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | Romania, Bucharest | Studios in Europe, Asia, North & South America | 1091 | 2013 | Amber is a full-service, multi-platform, game development company. Our staff consists of about 850+ professionals distributed globally, spanning 4 continents, in locations such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Bucharest, Botosani, Guadalajara, Bogota, Montreal, Kyiv or Manila. Amber offers a full range of turn-key product development solutions, including concept-to-delivery game production, live operations, co-development, art production and support services such as QA or localization. Our expertise includes robust cross-platform capabilities and cross-play integration, ensuring seamless gaming experiences across multiple devices and platforms. | https://amberstudio.com/ | ||
 | Anshar Studio | Co-Dev Full-Dev | PC Console | UE5 Priopretary | Europe | Poland | Katowice | Poland, Katowice | N/A | 141 | 2012 | Skilled team, well-crafted portfolio, and ambition to grow. We’re hungry for making good games, we specialize in narrative RPG games so check one of ours or let us help you create one for you. Anshar Studios was founded in 2012 and since then worked on dozens of commercially released titles on multiple platforms using different technologies. We employ over 120 skilled professionals and game enthusiasts from the video game industry, which are helping out companies from all around the world to develop their games. Apart from that we also develop games as 1st party – we created Gamedec – an adaptive, isometric, cyberpunk, RPG game. Our VR experiences were closed with the releases of Detached and Telefrag VR. | https://ansharstudios.com/ | ||
 | General Arcade | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Unity Priopretary | Asia | Singapore | Kuala Lumpur | Singapore, Kuala Lumpur | N/A | 26 | 2015 | General Arcade is a porting house and co-development studio based in Singapore and Malaysia. We’ve provided services for Larian, SEGA, Capcom, From Software, Devolver Digital, GOG, TinyBuild, The Indie Stone, and others. Founded in 2013, we are a team of 50 specialists. | https://generalarcade.com/ | ||
 | PixelAnt Games | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Priopretary | Europe | Poland | Wroclaw | Poland, Wroclaw | N/A | 76 | 2020 | As a part of Sumo Digital, we work on AAA/AA+ games in collaboration with the biggest partners in the game industry. And we’re working on our own IP! We’re based in Poland and the Czech Republic; we also work remotely. | http://www.pixelantgames.com/ | ||
 | Code Wizards | Back-end | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | United Kingdom | Theale | United Kingdom, Theale | N/A | 69 | 2002 | Struggling with your game backend or multiplayer infrastructure? Leave it to the Wizards! Trusted by the teams behind many of your favourite games and esports. Backed by some of the world’s biggest tech partners. We help studios Build and Run games that players love. Easy to work with; hard to surprise – we apply the right people and the ideal tech to each project. | http://www.codewizards.io/ | ||
 | Whimsy Games | 2D/3D Art | PC Mobile | Unity | Europe | Ukraine | Kyiv | Ukraine, Kyiv | N/A | 56 | 2018 | We create GAMES and ART. Our area of specialization: GameDev, 2D/3D art, Full-cycle/Co-dev, Concept art. | https://whimsygames.co/ | ||
 | Gizmosite | CGI, Cinematics | PC Console Mobile | North America | California | Los Angeles | California, Los Angeles | N/A | 67 | 2005 | We are Gizmo Animation Studio. We do Game Trailers. Our artists and directors specialize in bringing cinematic quality to video game trailers, commercials, storytelling and marketing media creation for world-class gaming companies. | https://gizmosite.tv | |||
 | Hueygames | Co-Dev Art Porting | PC Console VR | UE5 Unity | Europe | United Kingdom | New Mills | United Kingdom, New Mills | N/A | 9 | 2013 | You’ve got great games to get to market, we can help you get there with Co-Dev & Smart Console Porting – powered by HueyCoreTM and end-to-end development services. | https://www.hueygames.com/ | ||
 | Envar | Visual Development | Europe | Sweden | Stockholm | Sweden, Stockholm | N/A | 100 | 2020 | Envar is a top tier design studio based out of Stockholm, Sweden. Our close-knit team of world-class artists have been the driving force behind the success of the biggest games and entertainment IP’s of this generation. Decades of combined experience allow us to adapt to any given project’s needs, and we produce exceptional visuals which are designed with a relentless focus on quality, narrative and design. | https://www.envarstudio.com/ | ||||
 | Pingle | Co-Dev Art Porting | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | Ukraine | Kyiv | Ukraine, Kyiv | Limassol, Cyprus; London, UK; Ottawa, Canada | 242 | 2007 | Pingle Studio is a game development partner for developers and publishers worldwide. We are a Ukrainian company operating in the game development market since 2007. We have development offices in Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro, as well as a legal office in Limassol, Cyprus, and representative facilities in London, UK, and Ottawa, Canada. We prefer operating in a hybrid format. | http://pinglestudio.com/ | ||
 | Dreamloop | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | Finland | Tampere | Finland, Tampere | Pirkanmaa, Finland | 29 | 2015 | 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙥 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙙. We’ve developed, co-developed, or ported everything from indie favorites to technically ambitious flagship titles—so we’ve got the chops to give you extra firepower wherever you need it. And we’re a hell of a lot of fun to work with along the way. Our portfolio of Unity and Unreal projects covers every major PC and console platform. Whether you’re looking for a day one creative partner or some last-mile firepower to see you through the console certification process—we’ve got you covered. We’ve helped developers and publishers to ship 30+ projects. | https://www.dreamloop.net | ||
 | Sponge Hammer | Back-end | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | United Kingdom | Leamington Spa | United Kingdom, Leamington Spa | N/A | 18 | 2016 | The company fosters an environment where people feel appreciated, solve exciting problems and be open with each other. We are focusing on backend services and video game development using the Unity engine. As we’re a small company, we all have a personal interest in the company’s growth and how we manage our relationships. We do everything to ensure each project run smoothly, and you’re happy with the results. | https://www.spongehammer.com | ||
 | Team from Earth | 3D Art, Character Art, Props | PC Console | Europe | Ukraine | Ukraine, | Spain | 40 | 2022 | Art production studio focused on Characters and Environment. Team From Earth is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the film and gaming industries, we strive to empower artists from every corner of the world to unleash their full potential. Our team is composed of talented, passionate, and skilled artists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of visual art. From stunning 3D characters to breathtaking hard surfaces, every piece of art represents our commitment to excellence and our unwavering passion for the art form. | https://teamfromearth.com | ||||
 | Flix INteractive | Co-Dev | PC Console | UE5 | Europe | United Kingdom | Broomsgrove | United Kingdom, Broomsgrove | N/A | 114 | 2012 | Flix is a dynamic and dedicated games development studio made up of passionate Unreal Engine Developers, Content Authors and Technology Specialists. Mission – To facilitate and nurture talented games developers who can deliver the skills required to create a broad range of market competitive AAA quality gaming titles. We are honest, responsible and supportive. Always approaching projects with clear communication and a friendly attitude. Sticking to these core principals helps us to deliver an unparalleled quality of professional service to our clients and partners. | http://www.flixinteractive.com/ | ||
 | RiotLoc | Localization | PC Console Mobile | Europe | Lithuania | Vilnius | Lithuania, Vilnius | N/A | 31 | 2014 | Riotloc is a collective of localizers, net runners, and writers. We redeem faults. We make things done. Helping the heavyweights to thrive. Guiding the striving ones to raise. We loom words and sounds into experience. Reshaping realities. Decoding the heart & soul of games. | http://www.riotloc.com/ | |||
 | Blind Squirel | Full-Dev Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Unity | North America | California | Irvine | California, Irvine | Austin, TX; Auckland, NZ | 101 | 2010 | Blind Squirrel Games is an independent video game studio located in Orange Country, CA; Austin, TX; Manizales, COL; & Auckland, NZ. We are a team of passionate and talented game developers dedicated to creating AAA gaming experiences across all platforms. Our high-quality HD remasters have reshaped and reimagined some of the most storied titles in the industry. We build original creations that will become memorable titles for the future. | http://blindsquirrelentertainment.com/ | ||
 | Nitrado | Servers, Game hosting | PC Console Mobile | Europe | Germany | Karlsruhe | Germany, Karlsruhe | N/A | 154 | 2001 | Nitrado is the leading global game server provider who focuses on DDoS protected and low latency server hosting for all platforms. We provide the infrastructure and expertise that turns great games into amazing multiplayer experiences and are the first choice for game developers all across the industry. We have many years of experience with PC game server hosting but also extensive expertise with hosting servers for PS4 and Xbox. We work with many major companies in this field such as, Studio Wildcard, Bohemia Interactive, Snail Games, Giants Software and Grapeshot Games. | https://server.nitrado.net/ | |||
 | i3D.net | Servers, Game hosting | PC Console Mobile | Europe | Netherlands | Capelle aan den IJssel | Netherlands, Capelle aan den IJssel | N/A | 144 | 2002 | i3D.net simplifies scaling, empowering companies to grow confidently. With experience scaling leaders like Discord and Psyonix, we provide a robust interconnected infrastructure platform empowered by hands-on expertise. Our self-service solutions and 24/7 LiveOps ensure infrastructure evolves with ambitions. More than a mere infrastructure provider, we’re the partner for the fastest-growing companies. | https://www.i3d.net/ | |||
 | RallyHere | Servers, Game hosting, Back-End | PC Console Mobile | North America | Georgia | Alpharetta | Georgia, Alpharetta | N/A | 17 | 2023 | We provide a proven and scaled platform to supercharge games-as-a-service developers. RallyHere provides the essential infrastructure and services required to operate successful multiplayer games. Our integrated backend platform empowers game developers to save time building complex systems while providing the flexibility to customize the experience! | https://www.rallyhere.gg/ | |||
 | Cerebral Fix | Co-Dev Art Porting | PC Mobile VR | Australia | New Zealand | Ōtautahi Christchurch | New Zealand, Ōtautahi Christchurch | N/A | 74 | 2008 | CerebralFix is an end-to-end game development studio based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand that offers creative design and concept development, game design and development, augmented and virtual reality, digital art and animation, immersive installations and experiences, and live operations. At CerebralFix, we believe that games are more than just a form of entertainment – they’re a way of connecting with each other. That’s why we put our hearts into every experience we create, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and challenging players to think in new and exciting ways. | https://cerebralfix.com/about-us/ | |||
 | Mipumi | Full-Dev Co-Dev | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | Austria | Vienna | Austria, Vienna | N/A | 39 | 2009 | Mipumi Games is an independent game development company based in Vienna, Austria, with the goal to provide a space where skilled and dedicated game developers can work and learn together without suffering from the unhealthy employment- and business practices so common in large-scale game development. | https://www.mipumi.com | ||
 | AudioKinetic | Audio | PC Console Mobile | North America | Canada | Montreal | Canada, Montreal | Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China, and Hilversum, Netherlands | 124 | 2000 | Audiokinetic is the leading provider of cross-platform audio solutions for interactive media and gaming, and sets new standards in interactive audio production for location-based entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics, and training simulation. A trusted and strategic partner to the world’s largest interactive media developers and OEMs, Audiokinetic has a long-established ecosystem of allies within the audio industry and amongst platform manufacturers. The company’s middleware solutions include the award-winning Wwise® and SoundSeed®, as well as Wwise Automotive™ and Strata™. Audiokinetic, a Sony Group Company, is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, has subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China, and Hilversum, Netherlands, as well as Product Experts in the USA. | http://www.audiokinetic.com/ | |||
 | Nitro Games | Full-Dev Co-Dev | PC Console | UE5 Unity | Europe | Finland | Kotka | Finland, Kotka | Helsinki | 68 | 2007 | Nitro Games – Household name for shooter games on mobile! The Company focuses on producing mobile games with high production value for mid-core audience. With Nitro Games’ powerful NG Platform and the NG MVP process, the Company is able to carry out market validation with its games during development. The company offers its services also to selected customers and has developed several successful projects to leading mobile gaming companies. Nitro Games has two studios in Finland, Kotka & Helsinki. | http://www.nitrogames.com/ | ||
 | Pitstop Production | Audio | PC Console Mobile | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | United Kingdom, Sheffield | N/A | 102 | 1996 | PitStop is a One stop Creative Services Company operating worldwide across a wide range of media and entertainment industries. We are a talented team of Composers, Producers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Animators, Visual Effects Artists and Project Managers, who have earned a reputation for providing the highest quality creative services to the games, entertainment and film industries. | http://www.pitstopproductions.co.uk/ | |||
 | Kuuasema | Full-Dev Porting Live Ops | PC Mobile | Unity | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Finland, Helsinki | N/A | 39 | 2004 | Kuuasema (est. 2004) is a creative and agile game development studio based in Helsinki with unbeatable experience in cross-platform game development. We focus creating value for you by building the right game with the right team, methods and tools. We love creating original content and work regularly with top tier brands including Angry Birds, Donald Duck, BADLAND, NBA and Scrabble. | https://www.kuuasema.com/ | ||
 | Infernozilla | Advertising | PC Console Mobile | North America | Texas | Dallas | Texas, Dallas | N/A | 41 | 2016 | At Infernozilla, we have international, talented, and “A” players with decades of combined experience who can outwork and outsmart anyone in the industry. Since 2016 operating out of Dallas, Texas, we have been serving indie games of all sizes from an army of one, to large studios of 100+ employees. We have over 40 phenomenal games in our portfolio, including but not limited to free-to-play, co-op, FPS, strategy, puzzle, action/adventure, and VR games. | https://infernozilla.com | |||
 | Qloc | Localization Translation | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | Poland | Warsaw | Poland, Warsaw | Gdansk, Poland | 456 | 2009 | QLOC is synonymous with quality delivered on time. Our company is a first-class service provider for video game industry, ensuring professionalism at every stage. Our company is not just world-class designs and advanced technologies. We are a group of diverse people for whom nothing is impossible. QLOC offers its employees development opportunities and a unique atmosphere. | http://www.q-loc.com/ | ||
 | Sumo Digital | Full-Dev Co-Dev Porting | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Priopretary | Europe | United Kingdom | Sheffield | United Kingdom, Sheffield | Prague, CZ | 858 | 2003 | Developing successful games across all platforms and genres, Sumo is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and 2K. | http://www.sumo-digital.com/ | ||
 | Grip Studio | Co-Dev Porting | PC Console | UE5 Priopretary | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Czech Republic, Prague | Brno, CZ; Bratislava, SK | 154 | 2009 | Grip Studios is an independent premier game developer with over 15 years of industry experience, an unbeatable reputation, and a diverse portfolio of more than 50+ finished games across all major platforms. Located in the heart of Central Europe, with development sites in Prague, Brno and Bratislava. Specialize in creating own intellectual properties while also offering co-development and a full range of development services to some of the world’s leading gaming studios and publishers. | http://www.grip-digital.com/ | ||
 | Atomhawk | Visual Development | PC Console Mobile | Europe | United Kingdom | Gateshead | United Kingdom, Gateshead | N/A | 107 | N/A | In our UK home, we unite art and design specialists from every continent (except Antarctica!). With 30+ projects running at any time, we’re proud of our creative excellence, tailored project management and deeply collaborative approach. Our team of over 50 artists and designers cover Concept Art, 2D Game Art, Animation and 3D, supporting game development at every stage. We’re creative partnership experts, with long-standing relationships with clients on world renowned IPs. | http://atomhawk.com/ | |||
 | Keywords Studios | All Service Lines | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity Priopretary | Europe | Ireland | Dublin | Ireland, Dublin | N/A | 11364 | 1998 | We provide creative services to the global video games industry and beyond through our end-to-end platform, supercharged by our own technology. Our goal is to help you imagine more for your IP, bringing to life digital content that entertains, connects, and educates people worldwide. Established in 1998, we are a team of over 13,000 based across more than 70 studios in 25+ countries. We provide game-ready art, marketing services, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, everything from casting to audio post production, community management, player support, content moderation, and everything else you need across your game’s entire lifecycle. | https://www.keywordsstudios.com | ||
 | Magic Media | Co-Dev Art Porting | PC Console Mobile | UE5 Unity | Europe | Ireland | Dublin | Ireland, Dublin | N/A | 270 | N/A | We are a global entertainment service provider with industry leading experts specialized in full-cycle game development, co-development, art, video production, game porting and VFX, amongst others. At Magic Media, we have an international mindset, are passionate about gaming and a focus to provide flexible, effective and high quality services to both large and small developers. | https://magicmedia.studio/ |