Browse 6 Game Outsourcing Studios

Game Pill

Creative Game Development

About Game Pill Game Pill is a digital creation studio based in Toronto, Canada. With an experienced, international team, they specialize in game development, connected toys, AR experiences, and simulation projects for major entertainment brands. Location Toronto, Canada Services Game Development Mobile games PC games Console games Prototyping (proof of concept, vertical slice) App Development Business applications Gamification solutions Connected Experiences Connected toys AR (augmented reality) Speech recognition integration Design & UX Game design UX/UI design Marketing Services Brand strategy Trailer production Influencer campaigns Live Operations Post-launch support Content updates Location-Based Experiences Wayfinding Interactive projections Simulation Sim2Real Digital twins Synthetic data Notable Clients Disney DreamWorks Google Mattel Nickelodeon Notable Projects Kung Fu Panda Smash Ball Mech League Hunting Wheel of Fate Team Experienced, international, and diverse team of digital creators. Why Choose Game Pill Disney & DreamWorks major brand experience Toronto-based Canadian studio Full-service from development to marketing AR & connected toys specialists Live ops post-launch support

Big Viking Games

Social Casino Experts

About Big Viking Games Big Viking Games is the largest independent mobile and social game studio in Canada, with over 80 employees across offices in Toronto and London, Ontario. Their mission is to "Make Fans" - both in their games and within their studio. Company Scale 80+ employees Two Canadian offices Largest independent mobile/social studio in Canada Services Game Development Mobile game development (iOS, Android) Social game development (Facebook) HTML5 game creation Mobile web games Live Operations Game updates and content Community management Player engagement Notable Games YoWorld - Popular social world-building game FishWorld - Aquarium simulation game Additional titles across mobile and social platforms Platforms iOS (Apple App Store) Android (Google Play) Facebook Mobile Web (HTML5) Locations Toronto, Ontario (Headquarters) London, Ontario Company Culture Strong emphasis on creating fans both through games and workplace culture. Focus on building engaging experiences that create lasting player communities. Why Choose Big Viking Games Canada's largest independent mobile/social studio Multi-platform expertise across mobile, social, and web Live ops experience with established games Canadian development with competitive rates Fan-focused development philosophy

Power Up Audio

Vancouver Game Audio Excellence

About Power Up Audio Power Up Audio is a Vancouver-based game audio studio specializing in sound design, music, and voice-over. Known for Celeste (GDC Best Audio 2019), Darkest Dungeon, and Into the Breach, they employ specialized teams rather than single generalists. Company Overview Location: Vancouver, Canada Founders: Kevin Regamey, Tangsoc Focus: Sound design, music, voice-over Philosophy Specialized cooperative teams vs. single generalists: Dedicated sound designers Composers Voice-over engineers Actors Pipeline managers Notable Projects Award-Winning Celeste - GDC Best Audio 2019, IGF Best Audio nomination Darkest Dungeon - Red Hook Studios partnership Major Credits Crypt of the NecroDancer Into the Breach TUNIC Phantom Brigade Subnautica: Below Zero Business Model Royalty agreements making them stakeholders, not just contractors (pioneered with Darkest Dungeon). Composer Partners Lena Raine (Celeste) Riley Koenig (Phantom Brigade) Ben Prunty (Subnautica) LIFEFORMED (TUNIC) Why Choose Power Up Audio Celeste GDC Best Audio Darkest Dungeon legendary partnership Vancouver-based NA timezone Specialized teams world-class professionals Royalty model stakeholder approach

A Shell in the Pit

Indie Game Audio Specialists

About A Shell in the Pit A Shell in the Pit is a specialized game audio studio creating sound design and music for video games. With a collaborative, distributed team of 17+ audio professionals, they deliver high-quality audio for both indie darlings and AAA productions. Leadership Gordon McGladdery - Studio Director & Composer Em Halberstadt - Creative Director & Sound Designer Team The studio employs skilled professionals across multiple disciplines: Sound Designers Composers Audio Programmers Implementation Specialists Services Sound design for interactive media Original music composition Audio programming and implementation Full-service audio production Trailer and media audio Notable Projects Award-Winning Indies Untitled Goose Game - BAFTA-winning audio Night in the Woods - Atmospheric narrative audio Chicory: A Colorful Tale Wandersong AAA & Major Releases Pacific Drive Rogue Legacy 2 Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 Godfall JETT: The Far Shore Specializations Atmospheric and environmental audio design Interactive music systems Indie game audio partnerships VR audio experiences Educational content sound design Why Choose A Shell in the Pit Award-winning portfolio including BAFTA-recognized work Versatile team handling indie to AAA projects Collaborative approach with dedicated project support Technical expertise in audio programming and implementation

Adrian Crook & Associates

F2P Design Specialists

About Adrian Crook & Associates Adrian Crook & Associates (AC&A) is a game consulting firm founded in 2008, specializing in freemium game design and product management. Based in Vancouver, BC, they have helped over 300 developers maximize the ROI of their freemium games. Company Scale Founded: 2008 300+ clients served Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Services Freemium Game Design Game economy design and modeling Monetization strategy Retention optimization Virality systems Product Management Game design consulting KPI improvement Launch strategy Live operations support Specialized Expertise Mobile game optimization "Fixing" unprofitable projects Revenue restoration Premium/boxed game consulting Team Expertise Harvard economists Monetization specialists Crypto gaming experts Data engineers and architects Notable Clients LEGO - Collaborative game design Ubisoft - Social and mobile game insights Disney - The Princess and the Frog game design Panasonic - Jungle project (business dev, research, PM) Hempire - Highest-rated weed-growing game Sons of Anarchy - Mobile game co-conception Specializations Freemium/F2P game design Mobile game monetization Game economy modeling Product management consulting Why Choose Adrian Crook & Associates 15+ years of freemium expertise since 2008 300+ clients with proven track record Revenue restoration specialists Major publisher experience with LEGO, Ubisoft, Disney Data-driven approach with economist-level rigor