Browse 12 Game Outsourcing Studios

Sumo Sheffield

UK Racing & Action

About Sumo Sheffield Sumo Sheffield is the largest and flagship studio of Sumo Digital, established in 2003 in Sheffield, UK. Now owned by Tencent, they're one of the largest award-winning studios in the UK, specializing in large-scale AAA licensed projects and working on Warframe content. Company Overview Founded: 2003 Location: Sheffield, UK (Sumo HQ) Parent: Sumo Digital (Tencent subsidiary) Focus: AAA licensed projects and own IP History Founded by Carl Cavers, Paul Porter, Darren Mills, and James North-Hearn from former Infogrames Studios management team. Many developers worked together previously at Gremlin Interactive. Scale Sumo Digital now has 16 studios worldwide with 1,200+ employees globally across UK, Europe, India, and Canada. Sumo Sheffield is the largest of these studios. Notable Partnerships Microsoft Sony SEGA Activision Digital Extremes (Warframe) Current Projects Working on content updates for Warframe in partnership with Digital Extremes (announced October 2024, ongoing as of October 2025). Corporate History 2017: Sumo Group formed 2022: Acquired by Tencent Why Choose Sumo Sheffield Tencent-owned major backing 1,200+ employees Sumo group scale Warframe active development Sheffield HQ UK's leading studio Microsoft, Sony, SEGA AAA partners

Whimsy Games

Games That Inspire and Entertain

About Whimsy Games Whimsy Games is a Ukrainian game development outsourcing company with offices in UK and Ukraine. With 7+ years experience, 200+ projects, and a 30-person in-house team, they provide full-cycle development, art, porting, and post-launch support for mobile, PC, and console games. Company Overview Founded: ~2017 Offices: UK, Ukraine Team: 30+ in-house, distributed globally Projects: 200+ Experience: 7+ years Services Game Development Full-cycle development Co-development Unity development Unreal development Art Services 2D game art 3D game art VFX services Concept and technical art Additional Services Game porting (PC, console, mobile) Engineering Post-launch support NFT/blockchain games Platforms Mobile (iOS, Android) PC Console (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) Web Notable Clients Squid Games Adventure Studios Enigma Dragons Foresight Sports Pricing Minimum project: $10,000+ Hourly rate: $25-49/hr Competitive value Recognition GoodFirms top game development company Clutch verified ratings Why Choose Whimsy Games 200+ projects extensive portfolio UK + Ukraine dual presence Full-cycle concept to support $25-49/hr competitive rates Cross-platform mobile to console

Moonmana

European Art Excellence

About Moonmana Moonmana is a European game development outsourcing studio with Ukrainian origins and a development hub in Gdańsk, Poland. With 15+ years of experience, 50+ specialists, and 70+ titles delivered, they are PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch certified for full-cycle game development. Company Overview Origins: Ukraine Office: Gdańsk, Poland Experience: 15+ years Team: 50+ specialists Portfolio: 70+ titles Certifications PlayStation certified Xbox certified Nintendo Switch certified Services Game Development Turn-key game development Game co-development Full pre-production to release Live ops support Game Art 3D game art outsourcing 2D art production Concept art Asset creation Technology Unity development Unreal Engine development C++, C#, Java Cross-platform development Notable Partners Warner Bros Laguna Games Azerion 30+ trusted partners worldwide Portfolio 50+ successful projects Own original game publications Long-term partnership focus Why Choose Moonmana Console certified PlayStation, Xbox, Switch Warner Bros trusted partner 15+ years proven experience 70+ titles extensive portfolio Gdańsk, Poland EU location

Whimsy Games Group LTD

Full-Cycle Game Development with 2D/3D Art & Animation

Whimsy Games is a mid-sized game development outsourcing studio with over seven years of experience and a team of more than 75 professionals. We offer full-cycle mobile game development for iOS and Android, as well as game art outsourcing, including 2D and 3D art, concept art, character design, animation, and VFX. Our services also include live ops support and co-development. While Unity is our primary engine, we also work with Unreal Engine. Whimsy Games has delivered over 100 mobile titles across casual, mid-core, and educational genres. We support iOS, Android, PC, and PlayStation platforms. Engagement options include full-cycle outsourcing, co-development, and dedicated teams. Our hourly rates start at $25 to $49. Whimsy Games is recognised by Clutch and GoodFirms as a top game development company.

Electric Square

UK AAA Co-Development

About Electric Square Electric Square is a AAA game development studio owned by Keywords Studios, with approximately 300 staff across four global facilities. They specialize in creating AAA action games and applied R&D through their "Reactor" division. Company Scale ~300 employees 4 global studios Keywords Studios subsidiary Services Game Development AAA action game development Full game production Co-development Applied R&D (Reactor Division) Technology research Innovation development Prototype creation Notable Projects Mafia: The Old Country - Recent collaboration Lord of Hatred - Revealed project Global Locations Brighton, UK: The Office, 1 Market Square, Circus Street Singapore: Aperia, 12 Kallang Avenue Malta: The Golden Mile Business Centre, St George's Road, Paceville Ireland: South County Business Park, Dublin 18 Parent Company Keywords Studios PLC Company Culture "Life with Electra" initiative emphasizing workplace culture and talent development. Why Choose Electric Square AAA game expertise with major publisher partnerships 300 staff across global locations Keywords Studios backing and resources R&D capabilities through Reactor division Multi-region presence for talent and time zone coverage

ARTNOVATOR Studio

Game Art Production Studio

ARTNOVATOR is a seasoned external development partner in game art production. We specialize in creating high-quality characters, vehicles, environments, and assets that serve gameplay and elevate player experience. With a structured pipeline and a reliable team behind every project, we support studios at all stages - from early prototyping to full-scale production. Our approach is built on clarity, consistency, and craftsmanship. We don’t follow trends - we set our own standards to deliver lasting results that integrate seamlessly into your vision. Services: • Props, Environment & Materials • Vehicles & Hard Surface • Characters

About INLINGO Games INLINGO is a game translation and localization agency providing end-to-end localization services including translation, LQA, voiceover, and narrative design for game developers worldwide. Services Localization Game translation Interface localization Dialogue localization Marketing material localization Cultural adaptation Quality Assurance Localization QA (LQA) Bug identification Linguistic testing Voiceover Professional voice actors Multi-language recording Audio localization Additional Services Narrative design App localization AI-assisted translation Languages Supported English, Chinese, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian Notable Projects Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (LQA) Shadow Fight 3 AdVenture Capitalist Solitaire Cruise Bermuda Adventures Cooking Diary Major Clients Mytona Belka Games Saber Games FunPlus Crytek Why Choose INLINGO Warhammer 40K AAA LQA credits Major studios (Crytek, FunPlus) 13+ languages supported End-to-end localization services AI-assisted + human expertise

K9 Digital

UK 3D Character Specialists

About K9 Digital K9 Digital is a 3D character art outsourcing studio based in Suffolk, UK. They specialize in creating characters for games (VR, AAA, Indie), film, and TV, covering everything from hyper-realistic to stylized designs. Company Overview Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom Specialty: 3D character art Platforms: VR, AAA, Indie games, TV, Film Services Character Art 3D character modeling Hyper-realistic characters Stylized characters Creatures and animals Groom and hair Production Pipeline Concept to rigging Engine integration Documentation Character customization systems Additional Services Cosmetics and skins Fashion and clothing Cinematics Prototyping Pipeline development Platforms & Industries Indie games AA games AAA games VR experiences TV production Film production Education & Community K9 Digital maintains a strong education focus: K9 Workshops Discord server Industry veteran tutorials Feedback and critiques Entry artist mentorship Why Choose K9 Digital Character specialists (creatures to humans) Hyper-real to stylized range Full pipeline concept to engine UK-based studio Education-focused community

Crabix

We specialize in semi-realistic character and environment art

We specialize in semi-realistic character and environment art, as well as stylized and casual game art.

Beat Streat Studio, Leeds, England

Game development outsourcing studio

About Beat Street Studio Beat Street Studio is a professional recording facility in Leeds, UK, featuring the only analogue Neve console in Yorkshire. While primarily a music studio, they offer voiceover services for film, TV, and multimedia projects. Studio History Location: Meanwood, Leeds, UK Rebrand: 2012 (formerly Star Studios) Distance: 3 miles from Leeds city station Facilities Control Room Neve V3 console (only one in Yorkshire) Pro Tools HD Acoustically designed, air-conditioned Extensive Neve patch bay system Recording Spaces 5 rooms total Large live room Vocal and isolation booth Multiple tracking options Vintage Outboard Lexicon 224 AMS DMX1580 AMS RMX16 Urei 1176 Universal Audio 610 Eventide H3000 D/SE Manley Massive Passive Crane Song Ibis EQ Services Music recording Online mixing Remixes Voiceover (film, TV, multimedia) Music production Rehearsal studios Music lessons Notable Clients RCA Records Sony Music The Pigeon Detectives KRS One Young Thug Ginger Wildheart Skinny Living Staff Oliver Sekunda: Head engineer, experienced with bands and electronic music Note Beat Street Studio specializes in music recording rather than game-specific audio. Listed as a potential voiceover/audio resource. Why Consider Beat Street Neve console (only in Yorkshire) Pro Tools HD facility Voiceover services for multimedia Major label client experience Competitive rates for high-spec studio

Compost Creative

Game development outsourcing studio

About Compost Creative Compost Creative is a multi-Emmy award-winning creative design studio based in London, England, with over 17 years of experience in visual storytelling. They specialize in blurring the lines between animation and visual effects. Location 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL, United Kingdom Services Animation Carefully crafted animation Motion graphics Character animation Visual Effects Photoreal CGI VFX integration Compositing Additional Services Precision maps Motion graphics Adaptive medium selection per project Recognition Multi-Emmy Award winning studio Experience 17+ years in visual storytelling Why Choose Compost Creative Emmy award-winning quality 17+ years experience London-based with global reach Animation and VFX combined expertise Photoreal CGI capabilities