Top Game Development Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 11, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 2,502 Game Development Companies as of September 2026 across 95 countries. The top-ranked firm is Argentics (5.0 stars, 29 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2018, Irvine). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.9, and 28% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Game Development Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

The gaming world moves quickly — and so should your search for the right partner. Whether you're building a mobile title, an AR experience, or a full-scale console game, choosing the right game development company matters more than ever. Goodfirms has done the groundwork for you by vetting the top game development companies based on client reviews, proven portfolios, team size, and real-world expertise. Whether you're looking for studios in the USA, India, UK, UAE, or beyond, you'll find game development services worldwide, right here. Simply apply filters to shortlist developers that match your goals, project needs, and budget. 

2,502Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
4.9 ★Median rating
95Countries
28%Have 50+ members

How this list is built: All 2,502 firms below pass Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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List of the Best Game Development Companies

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  • Bunbo Game Studio is a leading game development and desining indie game studio from Turkey since 2015 focused on the large mobile consumer emerging markets like Google playstore, Apple itunes, Windows market and more. OUR MISSION To offer billions of first time mobile gamers across emerging markets a curated, innovative mobile gaming service where they ... read Bunbo Games reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Actoz Soft’s history of success starts from our first MMORPG ‘1000 Years’. Since then, we have experienced a series of success in launching PC online games in various genres such as ‘Legend of MIR2, ‘La Tale’ at the Korean and overseas markets.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1996
    Seoul, South Korea
  • ACE Team is a game development studio founded by brothers Andres, Carlos and Edmundo Bordeu. The studio, located in Santiago of Chile, has over a decade of experience in the games industry and is one of the leading game developers from Latin America. The independent studio is internationally acclaimed for it's unique titles which have ... read ACE Team reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Providencia, Chile
  • Octeto Studios is an Independent Game Development Studio based in Santiago, Chile. The team was assembled in 2011, and the company was officially founded in 2012, with the clear objective to fulfill their founders'​ lifetime passion for game development, while aiming to position the company as a leading studio within the videogame industry. Octeto Studios ... read Octeto Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Providencia, Chile
  • We are experts in HTML5 2D/3D and Instant Games/minigames development using high end engines like pixi and playcanvas to guarantee an optimal performance in all devices. We were one of the 20 companies invited by Facebook in 2016 to be part of the launch catalog of Instant Games, so we have an advantage over other ... read Bekho Team reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Providencia, Chile
  • We are passionate game developers working hard to bring our ideas to the world.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Concon, Chile
  • Niebla Games is an independent video game development company based in Valparaíso, Chile. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to the development of tabletop and video games which stand out for their artistic value and originality. Our mission is to provide playful and aesthetic experiences through fantasy, understanding game design as an all-embracing and collective art ... read Niebla Games reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Calera, Chile
  • IguanaBee is a videogames developer company that wants to become a focus of young talent worldwide, with everyone contributing with their cultural and artistic experience to create and develop great ideas, games and videogames of exceptional quality. Being a passionate studio, we challenge ourselves to create games with new mechanics, polished aesthetic and interesting gameplay.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Santiago, Chile
  • Beyond Games is a San Francisco based team of world class artists, designers, and engineers with a passion for production quality, attention to detail, and designs that favor collaborative goals, shared spaces, massively concurrent systems, and strategic depth.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    San Francisco, United States
  • Technology should be a tool that allows you to do something in a more efficient and engaging way. We don’t see virtual and augmented reality as gimmicks. We see them as opportunities to create new solutions to old problems. Our mission at Sozo is to engage and delight our customers, using immersive technology in creative ... read Sozo Labs reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Hailing from the vibrant landscapes of South Africa, RuneStorm stands as a steadfast independent game developer. We thrive on weaving imaginative worlds into captivating interactive experiences. With a passion for innovation, we mold creativity into gameplay, crafting memorable journeys that resonate with players. Our dedication to excellence fuels our pursuit of crafting games that leave ... read RuneStorm reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
  • Nestled in the heart of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, INESSOFT emerges as a beacon of independent game development. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we craft interactive narratives that resonate across the gaming landscape. Our studio serves as a cradle of creativity, birthing captivating worlds that merge artistry with technology. INESSOFT's journey is etched with ... read Inessoft Gaming reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2009
    Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Larva Game Studios was founded in 2007 by Jorge Morales, one of Mexico’s most recognized entrepreneurs. The road of entrepreneurship in a practically nonexistent Gaming industry as it is in Latin America has encouraged our company not only to innovate in internal development and training processes, but also to help universities, government and other fellow ... read Larva Game Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Guadalajara, Mexico
  • During the early years, the studio focused on outsourcing and doing co-productions with other studios, before recently working on their own locally produced and published IP and games since 2009.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Bangkok, Thailand
  • Kokonut is an interactive studio that focuses on emerging technology, we like to build engaging apps, games and second screen experiences for everyone. There are many questions that need answers before the first line of code is written or the first sketch is painted. We can help you focus on what’s important. Kokonut works with ... read Kokonut Studio reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Bocanegra, Mexico
  • Founded in 2012, GameCoder Studios is located in Guanajuato, Mexico. We specialize in new interactive and immersive technologies to produce original content on Virtual Reality (VR) platforms, video game consoles, computer and Augmented Reality (AR). The company developed GC Engine, videogame engine and Lodestone Engine, game engine specialized in interactive and immersive technologies . We ... read GameCoder Studios reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Guanajuato, Mexico
  • We are a small team of professional game developers - people with the same dreams, fully commited to achieve them. If you are interested in web & media services, check our sisters company Fineway Media. Fineway Studios is an experienced slovak games development & outsourcing studio based in Brno, Czech Republic.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Frycovice, Czech Republic
  • Warhorse Studios is a developer of quality videogames for PC and consoles (Xbox One and PS4). As of 2018 the whole team has more than 120 people. In 2014 we ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for our RPG project Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a game focused on unsparing realism, re-imagined melee combat and cinematic storytelling. The ... read Warhorse Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • Cableek s.r.o. is small game development company from the Czech Republic. Founded in 2013, our first game Extreme Demolition reach top 10 in several countries and since 2013 over 4 million players try this game. We are focused on unusual experience and innovations in our game. Our priority is bringing new game mechanism and push ... read Cableek s.r.o. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • Gamajun Games is a AAA quality Free-To-Play Games Development Studio based in Brno in The Czech Republic. Founded by industry veterans with 20+ years of AAA games development experience and a track record of successful delivery - we aim to bring deep and enriching gameplay to the iOs, Android and Win 8 mobile platforms.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Brno, Czech Republic
  • We are a bunch of players, programmers and designers, who have known each other for a long time. One day, Ales, currently CEO of Alda Games, came with an idea of developing games on his own. So he got us together and established Alda Games in March 2013.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Brno, Czech Republic
  • Allodium s.r.o. is a Prague based web MMO game studio, the only Fantasy Sports games provider in Czech Republic. Allodium developed 2 major MMO strategy games and 3 different Fantasy Sports games. Other projects can be found at a company website.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • Monsters was founded in May 2012 amidst our enthusiastic cheers. Ever since that legendary and slightly loud day we took some solid decisions. Always floss. Strive to create memorable experiences that will grasp the imagination and hearts of gamers all around the globe. And only create games that we'd love to play. We currently focus ... read Monsters reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Athens, Greece
  • Aventurine SA is a game development studio, founded in November 2002 in Athens Greece with the purpose of developing innovative, reusable and upgradeable next generation video-game production platforms and tools, used in the creation of next generation massive multiplayer online video games. Our goal was to develop an innovative and reusable state of the art ... read Aventurine reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Athens, Greece
  • At Total Eclipse we craft high-quality games and applications for desktop, mobile, and the Web. The studio was founded in 2004 in Thessaloniki, Greece, by brothers Argiris and Dimitrios Bendilas. Since the beginning we focused on the international games market and a wide audience, and received €530K in VC funding (2014-16), as well as over ... read Total Eclipse reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2004
    Thessaloniki, Greece
  • eNVy softworks is an award-winning interactive media development studio based in Patras, Greece. Established in 2017, eNVy focuses on combining artistic expression and technical expertise into interactive experiences that aim to educate, entertain and promote. We always strive towards a state of continuous improvement by leveraging the potential that new technologies bring into our field. ... read eNVy softworks reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Preveza, Greece
  • Avaca Studios is the gaming and digital media division of Avaca Technologies. We are an Indie Studio of Game Developers and Artists. Our experience comprises of building various games - from large scale MMO ones to small scale indie like games. In addition to that, we are exploiting our multi-sector experience and combine our Gaming ... read Avaca Technologies S.A. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Athens, Greece
  • BeeLabs’ mission is to design and develop culturally relevant casual games for mobile devices. Among these games are FaSolYa, a hands-free musical-adventure game, Shibshib War, a high quality Arabic-themed game, Dream's Knight, an endless running game, and The Gnome and Sheep, an interactive story for children aged 3-5 years. As founder of BeeLabs, Tamer Qarrain ... read BeeLabs reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Amman, Jordan
  • At Chick Mania Entertainment, we aim to define entertainment and make the world know what entertainment is all about, providing you with games and videos as never experienced before. Our goal at Chick Mania is to raise the bar of fun and enjoyment to a level where you and entertainment shake hands!

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Amman, Jordan
  • As a pioneering mobile game developer and publisher, Maysalward’s early glocalization vision – localizing global games and giving them cultural relevance – has tremendously helped the enterprise grow into THE top company in the Middle East and international business with Headquarter in the heart of the Middle East Jordan and the Silicon Spa England Studio ... read Maysalward reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Amman, Jordan
  • PG Studios is an LLC Company registered in USA, Jordan & KSA, located in Jordan & KSA within PG Holding Offices, Content production considered it's main service, it is targeting producers, TV Channels & Content Providers

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Amman, Jordan
  • We are a talented team of developers across the US and Costa Rica creating great digital experiences. Headless Chicken Games is currently working on the title Let Me Go and Primer, as well as a variety of other projects. HCG currently offers a variety of game development services, such as art and concept development, game ... read Headless Chicken Games reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • We are a game development studio located in Costa Rica, currently focused on the development of game titles for kids 8 thru 80 years old. We have ample experience in game design, software development and art. Our main focus is to create fun and entertaining games that amuse and challenge gamers of all ages. We ... read Fair Play Labs reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Tree Interactive is an independent game and interactive software design and development studio based in San Jose, Costa Rica. Founded in 2011 by three brothers Alberto, Andrés and Felipe Cartín who are actually identical triplets. Tree is a wordplay that balances the word “three” and Costa Rica’s solid reputation as a tropical paradise and environmental ... read Tree Interactive reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Green Lava Studios is a dynamic game development company dedicated to crafting exceptional gaming experiences. With a fusion of creativity and technical expertise, our team designs and develops captivating games that resonate with players of all ages. From immersive worlds to innovative gameplay, we infuse every project with a unique touch. Our passion for gaming ... read Green Lava Studios reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Waraní Studios, a young team of Paraguayan entrepreneurs that seeks to achieve the impossible: A game made 100% in Paraguay with the highest standards of quality, a game that will mark a before and after in the country's technological history, Chaco War - The Video Game. Mission: The company "Warani Studios", is a company created ... read Warani Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Asuncion, Paraguay
  • GemCraft Games Studio is a small independent game production studio specializing in the creation of innovative game mechanics. Our team is consisted by young passionate members and our goal is to craft our ideas into the best games possible

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Glifada, Greece
  • beyondthosehills is a games development studio and it is the outcome of the collaboration of members having strong scientific and artistic background. beyondthosehills provides B2C and B2B services such as game development, interactive applications for mobile, PC, consoles, VR & AR. As a first game title has developed the adventure game The Minims published on ... read beyondthosehills reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    Athens, Greece
  • Magic Carpet Animation / Game Studio offers an excellent medium for capturing your audience’s attention. But in order to be successful, your video needs to be striking, compelling and sharp in how it delivers its message. We’re an Animation company that understands that every video we produce needs to meet a purpose – whether that’s ... read Magic Carpet Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Lagos, Nigeria
  • We are an independent game developing company founded in 2012 by browser-game enthusiast Dimitris Koutsomitsos. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, the company is on a mission to create and publish fun and engaging games for players worldwide. Tamasenco made its debut with business simulation game Friend$broker and RPG PeaceOFF. The developing team has since explored new ... read Tamasenco reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Marousi, Greece
  • Eyelead Software is a leading software developer focusing in next generation 3D entertainment applications and state-of-the-art visualization technologies. Capitalizing over 10 years of research and development, Eyelead Software has developed the Hive3D Development Platform™. Hive3D combines a real-time collaborative, network-aware authoring development environment with a state of the art 3D engine. Hive3D dramatically accelerates 3D ... read Eyelead Software reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Athens, Greece
  • Terahard Studios is a game company that was established in 2012. It has two studios based in London, UK and Athens, Greece. Our team's purpose is to create outstanding games and gamified apps that will always push the barrier that people are used to today. Terahard is comprised of software engineers and technical artists who ... read Terahard Ltd reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    London, United Kingdom
  • AmmoboxStudios’ mission is to deliver high quality games that brings innovation to familiar game genres. Our philosophy is in blending cutting edge technology with creativity to create an efficient development environment. At AmmoboxStudios we believe that games bring people together in a way no other social activity could. Our games focuses heavily on immersive team ... read Ammobox Studios reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2007
    Cyberjaya, Malaysia
  • We bring the harmony of music and video games to the masses, without turning them into a rhythm game. We do this by having the world follow the music within the context of a proper action game similar to Nier Automata, Kingdom Hearts and Devil May Cry; The only difference is that you have a ... read Metronomik Sdn Bhd reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • We’re in the business of helping creatives and innovators succeed. We achieve this through partnerships that leverage our relationships and production experience. Success comes by personal collaboration at all stages of the product lifecycle. Founded in 2001, Streamline Studios is one of the most experienced and tenured Co-Development studios worldwide. For nearly two decades, we ... read Streamline Studios reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. That potential is our passion. For over fifteen years, we’ve explored it by dreaming up our own worlds and crafting them into real ... read ArenaNet LLC reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2000
    Bellevue, United States
  • Camouflaj is a global game studio with over seventy employees and offices in Bellevue, WA and Kamakura, Japan. Camouflaj is dedicated to making high quality, meaningful games for a wide audience, in a way that makes game development fulfilling. We believe that only by combining our creative passion with an honest and respectful culture can ... read Camouflaj reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Bellevue, United States
  • Cat Daddy Games is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, so it’s part of a pretty big family. And while we love making massive games and being in something so impressive, the studio is a small group of incredibly talented game makers who get the job done with collaboration, skill, grit and humor. Cat Daddy ... read Cat Daddy Games reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1991
    Kirkland, United States

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Industry Contenders
Top-left · Y ≥ 50, X < 50
0FIRMS

Strong execution but broader service mix. High-quality generalists - good fit if your project crosses multiple disciplines in one engagement.

The Industry Leaders in detail

The 8 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

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$25 - $4950 - 2492008Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Core Competencies77
360-Performance55

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

SGAsia Pacific$67/hr$67
USNorth America$61/hr$61
AUOceania$59/hr$59
GBWestern Europe$53/hr$53
UAEastern Europe$50/hr$50
MXLATAM$48/hr$48
INSouth Asia$41/hr$41
ZAAfrica$40/hr$40

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia662$40/hr4.883View firms
USUnited States598$61/hr4.878View firms
GBUnited Kingdom142$61/hr4.773View firms
INIndia
662 firms$40/hr4.8
Value Score83 / 100
USUnited States
598 firms$61/hr4.8
Value Score78 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
142 firms$61/hr4.7
Value Score73 / 100

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If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries with the best Value Score for game development hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
India · $0-24/hr

260 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.8 ★. Top picks: Next Big Technology(NBT), Digital Aptech, NipsApp Game Studios.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

133 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.8 ★. Top picks: Blitz Mobile Apps, CrocoApps, Algoryte.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

25 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Codiste, PreApps, ALFATEK.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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