Top Game Development Companies
Are you looking for an expert video game developer? Browse our list of top game development companies that offer gaming services here. Game developers create advanced games using 2D, 3D, and AR/VR on iOS and Android. Selecting a reliable video game development studio out of the numerous options can be challenging. At Goodfirms, we understand the problem and have compiled a list of the best game development companies available in the market.
We have scoured data from several top sources to compile a list of the best gaming development companies, based on their portfolio, client reviews, team size, market presence, awards and recognition, expertise and experience, and hourly rates. These companies are based in top-tier countries, such as the USA, India, UK, Philippines, Malaysia, South Africa, Vietnam, Serbia, Portugal, Netherlands, Thailand, Greece, UAE, Finland, Italy, France, and Germany, among many others.
If you are looking for top game developers, you have landed on the right platform. The companies listed here have a solid reputation for being exceptionally talented, client-friendly, and delivering ROI-focused game development services that are sure to propel your business to the next level.
List of Top Game Development Companies & Best Designers
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Shorebound Studios is a small, Ohio-based independent game development studio devoted to creating entertaining games. Founded in 2011, we have since released multiple games on Valve’s Steam distribution platform. Our core team is always being updated and expanded as we strive toward creating the best games we can. Our shared love of gaming and game ... read Shorebound Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92011Mansfield, Ohio -
Hidden Path Entertainment is an independent video game company established to develop and produce interactive entertainment software for current and future generations of video game consoles and other computing platforms.
< $25/hr10 - 492006Bellevue, Washington -
Appxplore Sdn. Bhd. is a mobile game development studio based in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Established in 2011, it has published a number of titles to public and critical acclaim. In 2014, Appxplore was acquired by venture accelerator Fatfish Internet Group, and has since been spun-off into subsidiary company iCandy Interactive Ltd. ORIGINS Appxplore started ... read Appxplore reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492011Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -
City State Entertainment is an independent video game development studio founded in March 2011, in Fairfax, Virginia, by online gaming pioneer Mark Jacobs and accomplished programmer, Andrew Meggs.
< $25/hr10 - 492011Fairfax, Virginia -
Zojoi is a small gaming company, tucked into the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of central Virginia and led by industry veterans Dave Marsh and Karl Roelofs. The two created Shadowgate on the upstart Apple Macintosh in 1987 and became an instant classic, helping to define the first-person adventure genre. They went on to port Shadowgate and the other “MacVentures” ... read Zojoi LLC reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92012Charlottesville, Virginia -
804 Game Studios™ was founded in early 2017 by a group of avid gamers and friends in Richmond, VA. Led by founder Dave Evans, this rag, tag group is currently developing their second title after their premier game “SHOOTY TROOPS™”.
< $25/hr2 - 92017Richmond, Virginia -
Nightspade is a game development studio located in Bandung, Indonesia. We love crafting games targeting various kind of operating system such as iOS, Android, Windows , symbian, and even Meego. We aspire to deliver happiness trough mobile games and will continue to do so for the centuries to come. Nightspade is empowered by passionate talent ... read Nightspade reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492010Bandung, Indonesia -
RedRain is a Game Studio based in Jakarta, Indonesia. We are a small team of 1 Programmer and 4 Artists developing on games with good quality in Art and Fun to Play ! We are not limited only in Game Development. Our studio also utilize outsourcing, mostly in Art. We are a small Developer who ... read RedRain reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492017Jakarta, Indonesia -
GameLevelOne is a video game startup that has a focus on SEA and emerging market. Our creative and talented team shares the same vision in making a big impact on the games industry. GameLevelOne started as an educational institution, which later evolved into a game developer and publishing company. We have worked with national and ... read GameLevelOne reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92012Jakarta, Indonesia -
Dragon Game Studio is an indie game developer based in the southern part of Indonesia, Bali, also known as the Islands of the Gods. Our adventure started in 2012, the significant year of the Dragon. Our focus is on casual and social game development and we do everything we possibly can to produce games that ... read Dragon Game Studio reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492012Denpasar, Indonesia -
Agate, under PT Agate International, began by the simple premise of fun by encouraging people to "Live the Fun Way" as we always do every day. Nestling in Bandung, Indonesia, ever since our first establishment, we are now recognized the biggest game developer in Indonesia. The initially Agate Studio was founded in April 2009. Started ... read Agate International reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492009Bandung, Indonesia -
We are a startup company specializing in software and games. Located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. We are committed to developing games that support the education for children's. Our products are educational games, digital books and digital kid's songs.
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492012Bandung, Indonesia -
We grow games that you can enjoy! Toge Productions is a game development studio based in Indonesia. We focus on developing casual, social, and multiplayer web-based games, and mobile games. WHAT WE DO? We are experts in developing web-based games using Adobe Flash technology, our services includes building and designing Advertising Games, Casual Games, Mobile ... read Toge Productions reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492009Tangerang, Indonesia -
Roshka Studios is the game division of "Roshka", a software company based in Asuncion, Paraguay. We develop mobile games for iOS, Android and Windows Phone and desktop games for Windows and Mac on self-owned IP. Our aim is to improve your entertainment with awesome games out of reality! We've worked with awesome publishers like Appsolute ... read Roshka Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Asuncion, Paraguay -
Independent tabletop games are going through a new golden age right now. When these games begin to perform well, their creators more often than not want to see them become video games, but often don’t have the time, money or experience to fully exploit this much larger market. At Handelabra, we identify board games that ... read Handelabra Games Inc. reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013University Heights, Ohio -
AAGH Games was formed from All Around Gaming Hub's staff to independently develop computer and video games in 2013 as a two-man team. Our slogan is "Fun Games for Fun's Sake." We have two published games to date with more in development. All Around Gaming Hub is our original game review site, and has been ... read AAGH Games, LLC reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92018Akron, Ohio -
Flipline Studios is an independent game development studio from Cleveland, Ohio. We focus on creating unique and highly enjoyable games for our legion of awesome fans. We make free-to-play Flash games along with apps for both tablets and phones. Our games have won numerous awards and are played daily by millions of people from all ... read Flipline Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92004Cleveland, Ohio -
Wraith Games is the award winning game development studio behind Radarkanoid, Collapsus, Physix and more since 2005! Founded in 2005, Wraith started out as a few friends and the idea, "Hey guys, let's make a game". Over a decade later, Wraith has grown into a close team of talented game developers with a common passion ... read Wraith Games reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492005Hamilton, Ohio -
Truant Pixel is a limited liability corporation based in Ohio that specializes in independent game development, GUI customization, graphic design and consulting for online, interactive entertainment and emerging media. In addition to numerous independent projects, we have worked for a variety of clients, including Sony Computer Entertainment, SEGA of America, Konami, Massive Bear Studios, Flashman ... read Truant Pixel reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Dayton, Ohio -
Loreful was founded in 2012 by award-winning Creative Director Aharon Cagle, with the mission to create immersive storytelling experiences. In 2016, Loreful launched “MarchQuest”, the world’s first Real World Roleplaying Game.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92012Cincinnati, Ohio -
Namazu Studios is a mobile game developer founded in November 2008 aiming to deliver an unparalleled mobile gaming experience by bringing the level of quality and polish expected from indie console and PC games to the mobile market. Namazu’s staff consists of experts from a variety of backgrounds including Enterprise Development, Cinema/Television, Industrial, Medical, Art, ... read Namazu Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92008San Diego, California -
Located in beautiful downtown San Diego, Psyonix is a family-owned and operated, critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology and multiplayer gaming. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect ... read Psyonix reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492001San Diego, California -
Founded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio that’s developed for blockbuster franchises like Call of Duty and Transformers. We are 100+ people strong, located in the always sunny beachside city of Carlsbad, California. Our goal is simple: make game experiences that kick ass and blow minds. High Moon Studios is led by ... read High Moon Studios reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 249Carlsbad, California -
Happy Dance Games is a next generation console games studio based in San Diego California. Creating 3D real time next gen console games on an entirely proprietary 3D engine and publishing tools. This way the HDG team can remain slim and efficient while still rivaling larger next gen game studios.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9San Diego, California -
Cold Iron Studios was founded in 2015 by three industry veterans who had a goal of creating games they want to play and building a team they love working with. Since then, the team has expanded to 20+ awesome developers and we’ve moved into a downtown office in the heart of Silicon Valley. We’re a ... read Cold Iron Studios reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492015San Jose, California -
Founded in 2001, Auer Media Entertainment Corp. has developed more than hundreds of Java mobile games and more than 40 smart mobile games, including Angel Empire. The Moon of Eudemons, The Sword Inn, The LINE Immortal Book, The 3D Cute Clipper Machine, The Luxury Mahjong and The Dragon Gem. The games operated by the agency ... read Auer Media & Entertainment Corp. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492001Taipei, Taiwan -
At Lucre Games, we are architects of unconventional game encounters designed to evoke emotions. Our mission centers on weaving experiences that strike a harmonious chord between amusement and curiosity, seamlessly blending mechanics and art. We're not just creators; we're storytellers of code and pixels, sculpting digital realms that resonate with players. With an unwavering commitment ... read Lucre Games reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92014Sacramento, California -
We are a mobile game development studio located in Sacramento, California. Our team is comprised of passionate, hard-working individuals who have the talent, passion, and drive to make AAA mobile games. In addition to the extremely successful Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, we are working on a new unannounced project and are growing both teams. ... read Capital games reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 249Sacramento, California -
Mission 1. Use proprietary technologies to create and enable interactive games for both online and social media. 2. Build fun, connected and multi-platform games and push them onto the global stage. 3. Provide tools to minimize the cost and risk of building connected and multi-platform games.
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492009Taipei, Taiwan -
History: USERJOY has founded as MMO games developer and publisher in Taiwan since 1995. Its games have been published in Taiwan, North America, Europe, China, Japan, Russia, Korea, and most of SEA countries. In 2008, The Legend of Three Kingdoms Online (also known as 三國群英傳 Online) has brought USERJOY to a new era by achieving ... read USERJOY Technology Co. Ltd. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491995Taipei, Taiwan -
Founded in 2011, 5th Planet Games has reached millions of players worldwide with titles such as Dawn of the Dragons, Hugo Troll Race 2 and Kings of Soccer. Our deep knowledge and passion for games has allowed us to establish 5th Planet Games as a leading global game publisher and developer of high quality games ... read 5th Planet Games reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Copenhagen, Denmark -
XPEC Entertainment is one of the leading game developers in Great China Area with well–known titles on PC-Online, mobile and all console platforms, as well as providing art services. Founded in Taipei, Taiwan in August 2000. XPEC has studios in Taipei,Kaohsiung, Beijing and Suzhou, specializing in the development of different types of games by combining ... read XPEC Entertainment Inc. reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992000Taipei City, Taiwan -
Infernohawke Entertainment is an Indie Game Development studio dedicated to making fun games located in sunny Sacramento, California. Founded in 2012 with over 15 years of game development experience we are gamers at heart and want to make games that we'd like to play. Our core design philosophy is that games can be entertaining through ... read Infernohawke Entertainment reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92012 -
Winking Entertainment is currently the largest art and animation outsourcing company in the Greater China region. With over 15 years of experience in outsourcing and game development, we are home to the region’s most talented artists and designers. Our dedication and professionalism are a guarantee of top quality for our partners’ projects. Winking Entertainment began ... read Winking Corporation reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9992003Taipei City, Taiwan -
Ready At Dawn Studios® was founded in 2003 by senior members of Naughty Dog® and Blizzard Entertainment®, and since then has remained a proudly independent team of developers based in Irvine, CA. We’re currently creating games for both AAA console and virtual reality audiences, and in the past we’ve worked on critically-acclaimed titles such as ... read Ready At Dawn Studios reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492003Irvine, California -
Bonfire is a new studio founded by an experienced team of dreamers, architects, storytellers, and dungeon masters. We are united in the belief that games are best when shared with friends, and we are dedicated to creating games and immersive worlds that bring players closer together. Skill and experience are only part of our puzzle ... read Bonfire Studios reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492016Orange County, California -
Blind Squirrel Games is a collection of passionate and talented game developers dedicated to creating AAA gaming experiences across all media. Our high-quality HD remasters have reshaped and reimagined some of the most storied titles in the industry, and we’re working to build original creations that will vie to become the memorable titles of the ... read Blind Squirrel Games reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492010Orange County, California -
Founded in 2002, we are Turtle Rock Studios, a multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open, collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb. Our past projects consist of AAA Competitive / Co-Op shooters: Left4Dead and Evolve. We're ... read Turtle Rock Studios reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492003Orange County, California -
N-Fusion Interactive is an independent video game development studio located in New Jersey, about an hour south of New York City. The company was formed in 1997 with the goal of bringing new and exciting entertainment experiences to a wide audience. Since our inception, we have continued to expand our portfolio across a wide range ... read N-Fusion interactive reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 91997New Jersey, New Jersey -
Second Dinner was founded in 2018, and we’re chillin’ in Orange County, CA. Second Dinner is a small, sleek, and absurdly vigorous new game studio. (If you think you might be interested, check out our careers page here! We may be small, but we've got BIG DREAMS! We want to make fun video games! Games ... read Second Dinner reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92018Irvine, California -
Whim Independent Studios is an independent game development company. Established in 2012, we have grown into an international team of designers, programmers, artists, musicians, and voice actors. We currently produce games on many different game engines. Whim Independent Studios is a start-up indie game development company based in San Bernardino, CA. The company was founded ... read Whim Independent Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92012San Bernardino, California -
Byte Me Games LLC is a visionary gaming company driven by a relentless passion for innovation and entertainment. Founded by a team of avid gamers, our mission is to craft immersive and captivating gaming experiences that transcend boundaries. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and artistic creativity, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive ... read Byte Me Games LLC reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92015Fairfield, California -
Making Fun, Inc. is an independent game developer and publisher staffed by industry veterans working closely with partner game studios around the world to create innovative mobile and PC games. We provide independent developers with a much-needed partner – that is just as committed as they are to live operations, customer support, marketing, metrics, and ... read Making Fun, Inc. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492009Oakland, California -
Saigon Dragon Studios is an Art Studio based in HCMC, Vietnam. We specialize in 2D & 3D Art Production for the Video Game industry. Thanks to our enthusiastic team’s expertise and experience, we are dedicated to ensure your continued success! Why choose us ? For our Creativity when it comes to Art and Design; for ... read Saigon Dragon Studios reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492015Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -
Glass Egg is the number one games outsourcing company in Vietnam. Glass Egg is a game developer and art production facility based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Over the last 15 years the company has developed a unique set of skills in a unique working environment that enables us to create games and provide ... read Glass Egg reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991999Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -
Pewter Games Studios is an award winning independent digital games studio based in Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 2013 and motivated by a narrative-driven ethos of quality game creation, Pewter Games have developed a number of creative original IPs to date. Coming from different professional backgrounds, the Pewter Games team combine a diverse range of skills ... read Pewter Games Studios reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Dublin, Ireland -
Boon is an independent games studio based in Dublin, Ireland. We’re a small team with big ambitions. We have built a studio from the ground up that is focused on crafting the most awesome gaming experiences for mobile and we’re hell-bent on creating the next hit game. our focus is on creating incredible gaming experiences ... read Boon Studios Ltd. reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492015Dublin, Ireland -
Vela Games is an independent games studio located in Dublin, Ireland. We are dedicated to creating new and exciting ways for gamers all over the world to play and win together. Founded by industry veterans from Riot and EA, Vela is hard at work on our first exciting multiplayer title. We believe that everyone who ... read Vela Games reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92017Dublin, Ireland
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