Browse 8 Game Outsourcing Studios

Testronic

First-Time Submission Success

About Testronic Testronic is a world-class QA and localization company founded in 1998, now serving the global games industry with 2,000+ employees. Award-winning Best QA & Localization Provider (TIGA 2020, 2023), they work with Riot Games, Square Enix, Tencent Games, and more. Company Overview Founded: 1998 Team: 2,000+ employees worldwide Parent: Catalis Group Awards: TIGA Best QA & Localization Provider (2020, 2023) Experience: 20+ years Global Locations London, UK (Primary) Warsaw, Poland Bucharest, Romania New Orleans, USA Belgrade, Serbia Lisbon, Portugal Manila, Philippines Services Quality Assurance Functionality QA Hardware compliance Console, PC, mobile, VR Social and casual games Localization Translation services Linguistic testing Cultural adaptation Player Support Community management Customer service Certification Platform certification support Compliance testing Notable Clients Riot Games Square Enix Tencent Games Parent Company Part of Catalis Group alongside: Curve Games Secret 6 (acquired 2023) Why Choose Testronic TIGA Award winner industry recognized 2,000+ employees global scale Since 1998 proven expertise Riot, Square Enix AAA clients 7 locations worldwide coverage

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.

Red Kite Games

UK Co-Dev Excellence

About Red Kite Games Red Kite Games is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2012 in Leeds, now part of Sumo Digital. Known for AAA co-development on titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Fall Guys, and Suicide Squad, they work with publishers including WB Games, Remedy, and Rocksteady. Company History Founded: 2012 Founder: Simon Iwaniszak Location: Leeds city centre, UK Acquired by: Sumo Digital (February 2019) Services Work-for-hire development Co-development partnerships Original IP development Notable Projects AAA Co-Development Hogwarts Legacy (WB Games) Fall Guys (Mediatonic) Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (Rocksteady/WB Games) Control Ultimate Edition (Remedy) Mafia series (2K) Knockout City (EA) Two Point Hospital (SEGA) God of War III: Remastered (Sony) Crackdown 3 (Microsoft) DiRT 4 (Codemasters) Call of Duty: Strike Team (Activision) Team Background Industry veterans from Rockstar, Sony, 2K, SEGA, Microsoft, and Activision. Why Choose Red Kite Games Hogwarts Legacy co-development Sumo Digital backing AAA publishers trusted partner Leeds-based UK studio Rockstar, Sony alumni team

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

Player Research

Games UX Research Experts

About Player Research Player Research is a UK-based games user research and playtesting studio founded in 2012, now part of Keywords Studios. With offices in Brighton and Montreal, they provide player insights through in-lab, remote, and expert-led research for games of all platforms. Company History Founded: 2012 Location: Brighton, UK and Montreal, Canada Team: 11-50 employees Parent: Keywords Studios Services Games User Research Playtesting (lab and remote) Player experience research Usability testing Bespoke research projects Research Methods In-the-lab testing Play-at-home research Expert-led evaluation Observation facilities (12-screen lab) Accessibility Disabled player collaboration Accessibility audits Inclusive game development Platform Coverage PC Console Mobile VR All ages Team Expertise Human-computer interaction Applied cognitive psychology Accessibility specialists Neuroscience Notable Projects Goat Simulator 3 Life is Strange 2 (award-winning) Hundreds of games impacting billions of players Why Choose Player Research Keywords Studios backing Brighton + Montreal labs Accessibility experts inclusive testing All platforms PC to VR Since 2012 proven expertise

About Skyhook Games Skyhook Games is a creative production house based in Liverpool, UK, providing high-quality game art outsourcing and QA services. Founded by two veteran developers with 40+ years combined experience, their QA is led by a 15-year Sony PlayStation veteran. Company Overview Location: Liverpool, UK Founders: Two game development veterans Experience: 40+ years combined Focus: Art outsourcing and QA Services Quality Assurance Functionality testing Compliance testing Build management Test strategy documentation Bug database management GDD to test case writing Polish localization Art Outsourcing High-quality game art Visual production QA Leadership Cayne McIver heads QA after a 15-year stint at Sony PlayStation. Responsibilities include test strategy, QA process creation, risk highlighting, and liaising with external QA teams. Testing Methodology Unit testing (single component) Integration testing (systems working together) System testing (everything functions as whole) Acceptance testing (fun and meets expectations) Notable Clients Dovetail Games Why Choose Skyhook Games Liverpool-based UK presence Sony veteran QA leadership 40+ years founder experience Art + QA dual expertise Partnership approach extension of your team

Games User Research

Independent UX Consulting

About Games User Research Games User Research is a consulting company founded by Steve Bromley, specializing in playtest services, UX research, and training for game developers. They are trusted by hundreds of developers and work with major studios including EA, Ubisoft, and PlayStation. Founder Steve Bromley - Former PlayStation UX researcher Services Playtest Services One-off playtests Professional-quality UX studies Scientific research methods Player behavior analysis Consulting Games user research strategy UX consulting for game teams Research methodology guidance Training & Education Courses on games user research fundamentals Industry workshops Team training Resources Books on UX research Playtest kits Industry guides Approach Scientific methods applied to professional quality playtests, focusing on player behavior rather than subjective feedback. Major Clients EA Ubisoft PlayStation Bandai Namco King Games Gameloft Paradox Interactive Supermassive Games Indie developers Community 3,000+ games industry newsletter subscribers Trusted by hundreds of game developers Why Choose Games User Research EA, Ubisoft, PlayStation client roster Scientific methods for accurate insights Training available for internal teams Indie-friendly alongside AAA Books & resources for self-service