Best Game Localization Companies (2026)
As of 29 September 2026, 36 companies in this directory offer game localization, including Keywords Studios, PTW and Lionbridge Gaming. The best one for a project is the one that covers its languages and platforms, tests the translated text in the running build, and can record voice where the game needs it; size and fame matter less than those three. The list mixes dedicated localization companies with multi-service vendors that run localization next to QA, audio or art, and each card's services line shows which kind a company is. Each card also gives the city, team size and founding year. Membership comes from the localization service each company lists. Featured listings sort first and are labelled; the rest follow the directory's score.
Compare Game Localization Companies at a glance
The top 10 Game Localization Companies on this list, side by side. Featured listings first, then by profile completeness score — the same order as the cards below.
See the score-only ranking: Localization ranked by score alone.
| Studio | City | Country | Team size | Founded | Engines | Platforms | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keywords Studios | Dublin | Ireland | 1000+ | 1998 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +4 | 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation +6 |
| PTW | Tokyo | Japan | 1000+ | 1994 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine +1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +4 | QA Testing, Localization, Audio & Sound Design +3 |
| Lionbridge Gaming | Waltham | United States | 1000+ | 1996 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +3 | Localization, QA Testing |
| XLOC | New York | United States | 501-1000 | 1992 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine +1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +4 | Localization, QA Testing, Audio & Sound Design |
| Lionbridge Games | Waltham | United States | 1000+ | 2014 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine +1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +4 | QA Testing, Localization, Audio & Sound Design |
| Testronic | London | United Kingdom | 501-1000 | 1998 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine +1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +3 | QA Testing, Localization |
| Starloop Studios | Valencia | Spain | 501-1000 | 2011 | Unity, Unreal Engine | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +5 | 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation +4 |
| QLOC | Warsaw | Poland | 501-1000 | 2009 | Unreal Engine, Custom Engine | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +1 | Porting, Co-Development, Programming +5 |
| Xindong | Shanghai | China | 501-1000 | 2012 | Unity, Unreal Engine | iOS, Android, PC | Programming, Game Design, Marketing +1 |
| Andovar | Singapore | Singapore | 201-500 | 2004 | Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine +1 | PC, PlayStation, Xbox +3 | Localization, Audio & Sound Design, QA Testing |
Every field comes from the studio's own listing; a dash means the listing does not record it. Open a profile for the full detail.
Top Game Localization Companies
The Global Services Platform for Video Games and Beyond
Dublin, Ireland · 1000+ people · Founded 1998 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Side by Side with Game Creators Worldwide
Tokyo, Japan · 1000+ people · Founded 1994 · QA Testing, Localization, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Global Game Localization
Waltham, United States · 1000+ people · Founded 1996 · Localization, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Global Gaming Localization Solutions
New York, United States · 501-1000 people · Founded 1992 · Localization, QA Testing, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Global Game Localization Experts
Waltham, United States · 1000+ people · Founded 2014 · QA Testing, Localization, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
First-Time Submission Success
London, United Kingdom · 501-1000 people · Founded 1998 · QA Testing, Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Your One-Stop Game Development Partner
Valencia, Spain · 501-1000 people · Founded 2011 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Warsaw service provider for game porting, co-development, QA, localization and art
Warsaw, Poland · 501-1000 people · Founded 2009 · Porting, Co-Development, Programming · Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
TapTap Publisher
Shanghai, China · 501-1000 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, Marketing · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game Localization in 70+ Languages
Singapore · 201-500 people · Founded 2004 · Localization, Audio & Sound Design, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Monterrey art and co-development studio staffing senior pods for AAA teams
Monterrey, Mexico · 201-500 people · Founded 2007 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unreal Engine, Unity, Custom Engine
Veteran Game Localization
Barcelona, Spain · 51-200 people · Founded 1991 · Localization, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Precision Game Localization
Belgrade, Serbia · 51-200 people · Founded 2008 · Localization, QA Testing, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
10+ Years of Game Localization
Yerevan, Armenia · 51-200 people · Founded 2008 · Localization, QA Testing, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Asian Game Localization Experts
Tokyo, Japan · 51-200 people · Founded 2010 · Localization, Audio & Sound Design, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Full-Cycle Game Development with 2D/3D Art & Animation
London, United Kingdom · 51-200 people · Founded 2018 · 2D Art, QA Testing, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
Global Game Localization
Madrid, Spain · 51-200 people · Founded 2008 · Localization, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Comprehensive Game Outsourcing
London, United Kingdom · 51-200 people · Founded 2015 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine
Localization That Speaks to Players
Berlin, Germany · 51-200 people · Founded 2012 · Localization, QA Testing, Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Game QA, localization and UX testing company for PC, console and mobile titles
Cluj-Napoca, Romania · 201-500 people · Founded 2006 · QA Testing, Localization, UI/UX Design
MENA Strategy Games
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 51-200 people · Founded 2011 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity
Game Art Production Studio
London, United Kingdom · 51-200 people · Founded 2022 · 3D Art, Game Design, Full Production · Unreal Engine, Unity, Custom Engine
Game audio for 1,400+ titles. Seoul, since 1999.
Seoul, South Korea · 11-50 people · Founded 1999 · Audio & Sound Design, Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Localization by Game Developers, for Game Developers
Stockholm, Sweden · 11-50 people · Founded 2013 · Localization, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
Indie-Friendly Localization
Lyon, France · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
Professional Translation Company
China · 501-1000 people · Founded 2002 · Localization
Professional Game Translation Company
China · 201-500 people · Founded 2002 · Localization · GameMaker
Turkish-Arabic Localization
Istanbul, Turkey · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Localization, Audio & Sound Design
We develop fun exciting high tech games, and VR simulations
KNIN, Croatia · 1-10 people · Founded 2020 · 3D Art, Game Design, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Native language localization, LQA, and AI data services for global game studios
Abuja, Nigeria · 11-50 people · Founded 2025 · Localization, QA Testing · Unity
Reliable QA for Immersive Player Experiences.
Pune, India · 11-50 people · Founded 2026 · QA Testing, Localization
Bali casual game developer offering game development and gamification for clients
Bali, Indonesia · Full Production, Programming, Game Design
Polish game audio studio: music, sound design, Wwise/FMOD integration, VO and localization
Warsaw, Poland · Audio & Sound Design, Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Helping Game Studios Reach Global Markets Through Technology-Powered Localization & Custom Voice
France · 1-10 people · Founded 2026 · Localization
The localization partner powering your international growth
Marlborough, United States · Founded 2017 · Localization
Audio & Sound Design, Localization
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How We Select
How to choose a game localization company
Start with the language list, and ask which languages the company translates in house and which it subcontracts, since quality varies most in the subcontracted ones. Ask how it handles context: translators need screenshots, character notes and string length limits, and a company that works from a bare spreadsheet will ship lines that fit the words but not the scene. Ask whether localization QA is done by native speakers playing the build, and whether it is priced separately. Then settle who owns the translation memory and glossary, because keeping them lets you change vendor without paying again for text you already bought. The localization service page covers scope and per-word pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best game localization companies?
The best fit depends on your languages, your platforms and whether you need voice, not on a single ranking. As of 29 September 2026, 36 companies in this directory offer game localization. Companies on this list include Keywords Studios, PTW and Lionbridge Gaming. Shortlist three that cover your target languages in house, then compare how each gives translators context and runs localization QA in the build.
How much does game localization cost?
Translation is normally billed per source word, at published vendor list prices of about $0.07 to $0.30 for games, with Japanese, Korean and low-volume language pairs at the top of that range; localization QA is billed hourly and voice recording per line or recorded hour. These are market ranges, not figures from the listings. The game localization cost guide breaks them down by language, and the localization cost calculator prices a word count per language from vendors’ published game rates.
Should I use a localization company or a multi-service vendor?
A dedicated localization company usually offers more languages and deeper linguistic QA for the price. A multi-service vendor suits a project that also buys QA, audio or voice from the same supplier, because one contract covers the handoffs between them. Either way, ask who translates each language and who tests it in the build.
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