Browse 5 Game Outsourcing Studios

Sloclap

Martial Arts Action

About Sloclap Sloclap is a French independent video game studio founded in 2015 in Paris. Known for martial arts action games Sifu (4M+ copies sold) and Absolver, they work with authentic kung fu masters to create skill-based combat experiences. Company Overview Founded: 2015 Location: Paris, France Focus: Martial arts action games Style: Skill-based combat Games Sifu Third-person martial arts action Bak Mei kung fu style 500K+ sales in 48 hours 4M+ copies sold (May 2025) Netflix film adaptation announced Choreography by Benjamin Colussi (Bak Mei master) Absolver (2017) Online martial arts action Published by Devolver Digital 300K+ copies sold PlayStation, PC, Xbox Rematch (Upcoming) 5v5 online arcade soccer PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC Summer release planned Cultural Authenticity Real kung fu master collaboration Jackie Chan film inspiration Authentic martial arts movements Cultural sensitivity focus Note Sloclap is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable French studio. Why Sloclap Matters Sifu 4M+ copies sold Netflix adaptation secured Paris-based French indie Authentic martial arts real masters Devolver Digital publishing partnership

ICO Partners

Strategic Marketing for Games

About ICO Partners ICO Partners is a UK-based video game consulting and self-publishing agency founded in 2008 by Thomas Bidaux and Diane Lagrange. Based in Brighton, they provide strategy, marketing, and PR services specializing in online games and the European market. Company Scale Founded: 2008 11-50 employees Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Founders Thomas Bidaux - CEO (20+ years online games, crowdfunding expert) Diane Lagrange Services Strategy Market analysis Business development Business models Social design Operations Customer support Live operations Localization Metrics and analytics Communications Community management Marketing PR Self-Publishing Support Go-to-market strategy Crowdfunding consulting (Kickstarter) Expertise Online video games European market specialists Crowdfunding campaigns Recognition TIGA member Why Choose ICO Partners Brighton-based UK agency 20+ years online games expertise Crowdfunding specialists European market focus

Level Up Translation

Indie-Friendly Localization

About Level Up Translation Level Up Translation is a French indie-friendly game localization company founded in 2011. With 14+ years average team experience and 25+ language support, they work on projects from indies to AAA blockbusters. Company Overview Founded: 2011 Location: Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, France Founder/CEO: Damien Yoccoz (17+ years industry experience) Languages: 25+ supported Team Experience: 14+ years average Services Game Localization In-game text translation Subtitles and audio scripts Instruction manuals Marketing Localization Press kits Website content Marketplace descriptions Screenshot captions Metadata and keywords Packaging Platform Support Console games PC games Mobile (iOS, Android) Browser-based games Languages 25+ languages including English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish (FIGS+CJK). Notable Projects Ghost of a Tale The First Tree The Painscreek Killings Various Dotemu titles Recognition Nominated "Best Localization" - Premios ATRAE 2019 96% client recommendation rate Partners: Dotemu, Butterscotch Shenanigans, Positech Why Choose Level Up Translation Indie-friendly approach 14+ years team experience 96% recommendation rate 25+ languages supported France-based personal service

About Talespinners Talespinners is a UK-based game narrative outsourcing studio founded in 2016. Specializing in writing, narrative design, and story development for games, their team has contributed to BAFTA-winning Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot and award-winning Disco Elysium. Company Overview Founded: April 2016 Location: Broadstairs, Kent, UK + Canada Focus: Narrative design and game writing Services Writing Plot development Dialogue writing Text and script Editing and review Narrative Design Story structure Character development Setting and world-building Narrative systems Creative Services Direction Consultancy Story workshops Artist and actor direction Notable Projects BAFTA-Winning Work Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot - The First Cases (Blazing Griffin) Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem (HeR Interactive) Award-Winning Games Disco Elysium (Game Awards, D.I.C.E., BAFTA Best Narrative) Sunless Sea: Zubmariner Sunless Skies Fallen London AAA Credits Battlefield 1 (DICE) Total War: Rome II (Creative Assembly) Binary Domain (SEGA) Driver San Francisco (Ubisoft Reflections) Why Choose Talespinners Disco Elysium award-winning credit BAFTA-winning Agatha Christie game UK + Canada team coverage Story workshops collaborative approach AAA + indie diverse experience