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Digital Sun

Indie Development Excellence

## About Digital Sun Games Digital Sun Games is an independent video game studio based in Valencia, Spain, creators of the hit game Moonlighter. Founded in 2014, they have been developing games for third parties since 2013 while also creating successful original IPs. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2014 - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Offices:** Valencia (HQ) and Madrid, Spain - **Founder/CEO:** Javier Gimenez ## Services ### Game Development - Full game development - 2D Art - 2D Animation - 3D Art - Interactive experiences ### Publishing - Game publishing services ### Work-for-Hire - Game services for third parties (since 2013) ## Notable Games - **Moonlighter** - 2.5+ million units sold - **The Mageseeker** - **Cataclismo** - Real-time strategy with fortress building - **Moonlighter 2** (in development) ## Origin Story The team got their start building games for others while dreaming of creating their own. That led to Moonlighter, their breakout hit that sold over 2.5 million copies. ## Specializations - Action RPG games - 2D pixel art - Roguelite mechanics - Real-time strategy ## Why Choose Digital Sun Games - **Moonlighter success** with 2.5M+ sales - **Work-for-hire experience** since 2013 - **Spain-based** with EU advantages - **Full art and development** capabilities - **Proven IP creation** track record

Euphoria XR

XR Development & Consulting

## About Euphoria XR Euphoria XR is an award-winning immersive technology studio specializing in VR, AR, and MR experiences. With offices in Texas (US), London (UK), and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), they create immersive solutions for Fortune 500 companies and global brands. ## Locations - Texas, USA - London, UK - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ## Services ### VR Development - Virtual reality experiences - VR training simulations - Immersive product showcases ### AR Development - Augmented reality applications - AR marketing experiences - Mobile AR solutions ### MR Development - Mixed reality applications - Enterprise MR solutions ### Additional Services - 3D visualization - Interactive experiences - Enterprise XR solutions ## Recognition Award-winning studio recognized for immersive technology innovation. ## Clients Fortune 500 companies and global brands across multiple industries. ## Why Choose Euphoria XR - **Award-winning** immersive technology studio - **Global presence** across US, UK, and Middle East - **Fortune 500 clients** with enterprise experience - **Full XR stack** (VR, AR, MR capabilities) - **Enterprise focus** for training and visualization

Program-Ace

30+ Years of VR/AR Innovation

## About Program-Ace Program-Ace is a Ukrainian-founded software development company with 30+ years of experience and 400+ specialists. Their Game-Ace division provides game development outsourcing, VR/AR, and Web3 services for clients including Unity, Epic Games, Wargaming, and Namco. ## Company History - **Founded:** 30+ years ago - **Team:** 400+ specialists - **HQ:** Nicosia, Cyprus - **Offices:** USA, Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary, Japan ## Divisions - **Program-Ace** - Software development - **Game-Ace** - Game development division (since 2005) ## Services ### Game Development - Unity development - Unreal Engine development - Roblox development - Mobile game development - Web3/Blockchain games ### Immersive Tech - VR development - AR development - MR/Metaverse - Digital twins - Simulations ### Art & Animation - 2D art - 3D modeling - Animation - VFX ### Specialized - Slot game development - iGaming software - Gamification solutions ## Notable Clients - Unity - Epic Games - Wargaming - GSN Games - Flying Wild Hog - Namco - Bigpoint - Pixomondo ## Recognition - Forbes Technology Council member - TOP 10 VR/AR developers (Clutch) - Global Outsourcing 100 (IAOP) - Unity Certified Developers ## Why Choose Program-Ace - **30+ years** proven experience - **Unity, Epic Games** client roster - **400+ specialists** scaled team - **Forbes Council** member - **Cyprus + Ukraine** global presence

Brave Zebra

Bold Game Development

## About Brave Zebra Brave Zebra is a game development outsourcing studio based in Valencia, Spain. They provide comprehensive development services across all production stages, from prototyping to live services, with expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot. ## Services ### Pre-Production - Prototyping - Game design - MVP development ### Production - Full game development - Co-development - Feature development ### Post-Production - Porting services - Performance optimization ### Post-Release - Live services - DLC development - Remakes & remasters ## Core Competencies ### Game Engineering - PC, console, mobile, VR, and web development - Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot expertise ### Game Art - 2D/3D assets - Animation and VFX - Character design ### Game Design - Level design - UI/UX design - Game balancing ## Notable Projects - **Moonlighter** - Indie hit created within Brave Zebra; team became Digital Sun - **Empyrion** - Live game optimization for Eleon Game Studios - **Endling: Extinction is Forever** - UI animation for Herobeat Studios ## Team Senior talent across code, UI/UX, art, and animation with scalable compositions that adapt to project phases. ## Location **Headquarters:** Valencia, Spain Carrer de la Creu Roja, 1, 46014 Valencia ## Why Choose Brave Zebra - **Full production cycle** from pre-production to live ops - **Multi-engine expertise** in Unity, Unreal, and Godot - **Proven indie success** including Moonlighter team - **European location** with competitive rates - **Scalable teams** for any project size

Gamajun Games

Czech F2P Excellence

## About Gamajun Games Gamajun Games is a AAA-quality game development studio founded in 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic. The studio was formed by veterans of Illusion Softworks and Vatra Games who worked on Mafia, Silent Hill, and Hidden & Dangerous. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic - **Origin:** Spin-off from Vatra Games - **Heritage:** Illusion Softworks veterans ## Founders - Alexander Sila - CEO (Producer on Mafia 2, Silent Hill: Downpour) - Jan Sedlacek - Mike Cox - Dave Hawkins ## Team Background The founders have 20+ years of AAA game development experience, having worked on: - **Hidden & Dangerous** series - Illusion Softworks - **Mafia 1 and 2** - 2K Czech - **Silent Hill: Downpour** - Vatra Games - **Rush'N Attack** - Vatra Games ## Services ### Game Development - AAA-quality development - Mobile game development (iOS, Android, Windows) - Free-to-play games ### Current Technology Focus - **Gamma Guard** - LiDAR technology solution - Real-time 3D modeling from point cloud data - AI object recognition - Multi-sensor data integration (LiDAR, Sonar, Radar, Stereoscopic camera) ## Specializations - Free-to-play games - Mobile platforms - AAA quality standards - Technology R&D ## Why Choose Gamajun Games - **AAA pedigree** (Mafia, Silent Hill veterans) - **20+ years** combined experience - **Czech Republic** location - **Quality-focused** development - **Technology innovation** with LiDAR systems

Klabater

Expert Game Porting Since 2017

## About Klabater Klabater is a Polish indie game developer, publisher, and porting studio founded in 2017 in Warsaw. Listed on NewConnect (WSE), they have published 30+ games and ported 24+ titles to PlayStation, 23+ to Xbox, and 15+ to Nintendo Switch. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2017 - **Location:** Warsaw, Poland (historic brewery building) - **Listed:** NewConnect (Warsaw Stock Exchange, 2019) - **Portfolio:** 30+ games published - **Now:** Defence.Hub S.A. ## Services ### Publishing - PC publishing - Console publishing (Switch, PlayStation, Xbox) - Financial support and investment - PR & marketing campaigns - Production process support ### Porting - Nintendo Switch porting (15+ games) - PlayStation porting (24+ games) - Xbox porting (23+ games) - All necessary dev kits in-house ### Development - In-house game development - Original IP creation ## Porting Expertise Porting has become their core business since 2018. They have experienced porting programmers, console publishing expertise, and the hardware infrastructure including all necessary dev kits. ## Notable Titles - Crossroads Inn (developed) - Various indie game ports ## Why Choose Klabater - **60+ console ports** delivered - **Warsaw Stock Exchange** listed - **Full dev kits** in-house - **Publishing + porting** combined - **Poland-based** EU studio

Leartes Studios

Art That Powers Your Games

## About Leartes Studios Leartes Studios is a Turkish AAA game art outsourcing studio and one of the most prominent publishers on Unreal Engine Marketplace and Unity Asset Store. They partner with Microsoft, Epic Games, Adobe, and Nintendo on custom game art projects. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Turkey - **Leadership:** CEO Oğuzhan KAR, CTO Serdar Ürkmez - **Specialty:** AAA game art outsourcing - **Marketplace Presence:** Major publisher on UE Marketplace & Unity Store ## Services ### Game Art - Environment art - 3D characters - Props and assets - Modular building systems ### Engine Expertise - Unreal Engine - Unity ### Asset Development - Marketplace asset packs - Custom bespoke solutions - Modular architecture systems ## Notable Asset Packs - **Techtopia 2080s:** 2000+ unique meshes, characters, vehicles, buildings - Various environment packs - Modular building systems ## Major Clients - Microsoft - Epic Games - Adobe - Nintendo ## Approach They specialize in creating modular building parts, giving developers the ability to create varied buildings and cities easily. Available for custom outsourcing projects in addition to marketplace assets. ## Industry Presence - GDC 2024 attendance - Prominent Unreal Marketplace publisher - Active Unity Asset Store presence ## Why Choose Leartes Studios - **Microsoft, Epic, Nintendo** partners - **Top marketplace** publisher - **AAA art** quality - **Turkey-based** competitive rates - **Modular systems** expertise

King Art Games

German RPG Developers

## About King Art Games King Art Games is a German video game developer founded in 2000 in Bremen. Two-time "Studio of the Year" winner, they are known for The Book of Unwritten Tales, Iron Harvest, and Battle Worlds: Kronos. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2000 - **Location:** Bremen, Germany - **Founders:** Jan Theysen, Marc König - **Focus:** Adventure games, strategy, RPGs ## Notable Games ### Original IP - **The Book of Unwritten Tales** (2009) - Most successful German adventure game of the year - **The Book of Unwritten Tales 2** - **The Critter Chronicles** (prequel) - **Battle Worlds: Kronos** (2013) - Kickstarter success - **The Dwarves** - Based on the novel - **Iron Harvest** (2020) - RTS game ### Upcoming - **Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV** (with Deep Silver, announced 2025) ## Awards ### Iron Harvest (2020) - Best German Game (Deutscher Entwicklerpreis) - Best Game Design - Best Sound Design - **Studio of the Year** (2020) ### Previous - **Studio of the Year** (2017) - Multiple adventure game awards ## Genres - Point-and-click adventures - Turn-based strategy - Real-time strategy - Tactical RPGs ## Note King Art Games is primarily a game developer creating original IP rather than an outsourcing provider. ## Why King Art Matters - **2x Studio of the Year** Germany - **Iron Harvest** critical success - **Dawn of War IV** partnership - **25+ years** experience - **Kickstarter** success track record

Frozenbyte

Physics Puzzle Pioneers

## About Frozenbyte Frozenbyte is an independent Finnish video game developer founded in 2001, based in Helsinki. With approximately 80 employees, they are one of Finland's biggest independent high-end developers, best known for the Trine series which has sold 15+ million copies. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2001 - **~80 employees** (as of October 2025) - **Location:** Helsinki, Finland - **Status:** Independent ## Founders - Lauri Hyvärinen - Juha Hiekkamäki ## Notable Games ### Trine Series - **Trine** (2009) - First on Steam from Finland - **Trine 2** (2011) - **Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power** (2015) - **Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince** (2019) - **Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy** (2023) - **15+ million copies** sold worldwide ### Shadowgrounds Series - **Shadowgrounds** (2005) - First commercial game - **Shadowgrounds: Survivor** (2007) - First Finnish game published on Steam (2006) ### Other Titles - **Shadwen** (2016) - Stealth game - **Starbase** (2021) - Sci-fi MMO (5+ years in secret development) ## Technical Uses proprietary Storm3D engine developed by Sebastian Aaltonen. ## Why Choose Frozenbyte - **Trine franchise** with 15M+ sales - **Finland's largest** indie high-end developer - **24+ years** of development experience - **Independent** with creative freedom - **Finnish quality** game development

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

Storm in a Teacup

Italian Horror Specialists

## About Storm in a Teacup Storm in a Teacup is an Italian indie game developer founded in 2013 in Rome by industry veterans Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi and Alberto Belli. Known for N.E.R.O. (2 Drago D'Oro Awards), Close to the Sun, and Steel Seed, they have 11-50 employees. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2013 - **Location:** Rome, Italy - **Founders:** Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi (Creative Director), Alberto Belli (Executive Director) - **Team:** 11-50 employees ## Notable Games ### N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure (2015) - Xbox One exclusive debut at E3 2014 - Developed with Unity - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Italian Game 2016 - Drago D'Oro Award: Best Artistic Direction 2016 - Best Video Game Trailer (Trailers FilmFest 2014) ### Close to the Sun (2019) - First-person horror adventure - Published by Wired Productions - Unreal Engine development ### Steel Seed (2025) - Sci-fi stealth game - April 2025 release ## Platforms - PC (Windows) - Xbox One - PlayStation 4 ## Technology - Unity - Unreal Engine ## Funding $161K grant funding (2023) ## Note Storm in a Teacup is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Italian indie studio. ## Why Storm in a Teacup Matters - **N.E.R.O.** 2 Drago D'Oro Awards - **Rome-based** Italian indie - **Close to the Sun** horror acclaim - **Unity + Unreal** multi-engine - **E3 debut** Xbox showcase

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

Lemon Sky Studios

Where Art Meets Technology

## About Lemon Sky Studios Lemon Sky Studios is a premier CGI and game art studio based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2006 with 500+ creative talents, they have contributed to 180+ AAA projects including Final Fantasy VII Remake, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Resident Evil. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2006 - **Headquarters:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - **Branch:** Penang, Malaysia - **Team:** 500+ creative talents - **Owner:** iCandy Interactive Limited (ASX) ## Services ### Game Art - Concept art - 3D asset production - Character modeling - Environment design - Animation ### Cinematics - Cinematic production - Cutscene creation - Motion capture support ### Art Styles - Fantasy to sci-fi - Realistic to stylized - AAA quality standards ## Notable Projects - **Final Fantasy VII Remake** (Square Enix) - **Marvel's Spider-Man** (Insomniac Games) - **Resident Evil: Resistance** (Capcom) - **Warcraft III: Reforged** (Blizzard) - **StarCraft: Remastered** (Blizzard) - **Uncharted: The Lost Legacy** (Naughty Dog) - **Gears of War 5** (The Coalition) - **Assassin's Creed Valhalla** (Ubisoft) - **Street Fighter 6** (Capcom) ## Major Clients - Blizzard Entertainment - Naughty Dog - 2K Games - Bandai Namco - Capcom - Microsoft Studios - Electronic Arts - Disney - Nickelodeon ## Awards - Exporter of the Year 2019 - Gold Award - Services (Mid-Tier) Export Excellence Awards ## Why Choose Lemon Sky - **180+ AAA projects** delivered - **Spider-Man, FF7 Remake** credits - **500+ artists** in-house - **Malaysia-based** competitive rates - **Award-winning** quality

Out of the Blue

Narrative Adventure Studio

## About Out of the Blue Out of the Blue Games is an independent studio based in Madrid, Spain, founded by industry veteran Tatiana Delgado. Known for Call of the Sea and American Arcadia, they specialize in narrative-driven puzzle games with a 10-12 person remote-first team. ## Company History - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Team:** 10-12 people (remote-first) - **Founder:** Tatiana Delgado (17+ years experience) - **Background:** Gameloft, King, Tequila Works, Vertical Robot ## Notable Games ### Released - **Call of the Sea** (2020) - Lovecraft-inspired adventure, published by Raw Fury - **American Arcadia** - Narrative puzzle game ### Upcoming - **Call of the Elder Gods** - Sequel with Kwalee, featuring Yuri Lowenthal - **The Vigilante Diaries** ## Platforms - Windows PC - Xbox (One, Series X/S) - PlayStation (4, 5) - Nintendo Switch - Amazon Luna ## Philosophy Remote-first studio design (pre-COVID), veteran developers creating narrative puzzle experiences inspired by literature. ## Note Out of the Blue is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Spanish studio. ## Why Out of the Blue Matters - **Call of the Sea** critical acclaim - **Raw Fury** publishing partnership - **Madrid-based** Spanish studio - **Narrative puzzles** specialists - **Remote-first** pioneer

Croteam

Croatian Gaming Pioneers

## About Croteam Croteam is an independent game developer and publisher known for creating thought-provoking puzzle games and action shooters. They partner with Devolver Digital for publishing. ## Notable Games ### The Talos Principle Philosophical puzzle franchise: - **The Talos Principle: Reawakened** (2025) - **The Talos Principle 2** (2023) - **The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium** (DLC, 2024) - **The Talos Principle** (Original) ### Serious Sam Classic action shooter franchise: - **Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope** (2017) - Serious Sam series ## Evolution Croteam has evolved from "developers who knew how to do shooters" to creators of acclaimed puzzle experiences with The Talos Principle franchise. ## Publishing Partner **Devolver Digital** ## Community Active presence on: - Discord - Reddit - Steam ## Specializations - Philosophical puzzle games - First-person shooters - VR experiences - Independent development ## Why Choose Croteam - **Puzzle game excellence** with Talos Principle - **Devolver Digital** partnership - **Shooter heritage** with Serious Sam - **Creative evolution** showing versatility - **Independent spirit** with quality focus

ZVKY Studio

Art That Defines Games

## About ZVKY Studio ZVKY Design Studio is an Indian game art outsourcing company founded in 2009. With 350+ game projects completed for clients including Zynga, Ubisoft, and Activision, they specialize in 2D/3D art, slot games, and HOPA (Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure) games. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2009 - **Location:** India (Silicon Valley of India) - **Projects:** 350+ game projects - **Experience:** 15+ years - **Contact:** info@zvky.com ## Services ### Art Production - 2D art and animation - 3D art and modeling - Character design - Environment art ### Animation - 2D animation - 3D animation - Motion graphics - Character animation - Explainer videos ### Game Development - Concept design - Game programming - Level design - UI/UX design - Game testing ## Specializations - Slot game art (strong portfolio) - HOPA games (Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure) ## Notable Clients - Zynga (5+ year relationship) - Ubisoft - Activision - Playdom ## Client Testimonials Zynga: "We have worked with Zvky for over 5 years and they always deliver top quality art assets in any style we need." Playdom: "The Zvky team produced breathtaking scenes for our hidden object game that exceeded all expectations." ## Why Choose ZVKY Studio - **Zynga, Activision** 5+ year relationships - **350+ projects** massive portfolio - **15+ years** since 2009 - **Slot + HOPA** specialized expertise - **India-based** competitive value

Slavna Game Studio

Casual Game Art Excellence

## About Slavna Game Studio Slavna Game Studio is a Ukrainian iGaming software developer founded in 2008, now a subsidiary of Digicode. With 100+ employees across Ukraine, Slovakia, and USA, they specialize in casino games, sports betting, and blockchain gaming with 15+ years of mobile game development experience. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2008 - **Parent:** Digicode (global technology consulting) - **Team:** 100+ employees - **Projects:** 120+ games delivered - **Players:** 1+ million ## Offices - Kyiv, Ukraine - Poltava, Ukraine - Bratislava, Slovakia - Plano, Texas, USA ## Services ### iGaming Solutions - Online casino games - Sports betting platforms - Lottery and bingo - Real money gaming ### Game Development - Mobile game development - Full-cycle development - Unity and Unreal Engine - 2D/3D art and animation ### Blockchain - Cryptocurrency integration - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin support - Exchange integrations (Kraken, Coinbase) ## Major Clients - 888 Holdings (partnership) - SB Tech (betting partnership) ## Why Choose Slavna Game Studio - **15+ years** mobile game expertise - **120+ games** delivered - **888 Holdings** trusted partner - **Crypto-enabled** blockchain gaming - **Ukraine + USA** global presence

Sperasoft

AAA Quality Co-Development

## About Sperasoft Sperasoft is an international game development company founded in 2004, now part of Keywords Studios. With development centers in USA, Poland, Malta, Armenia, and Serbia, they're pioneers in co-development, contributing to franchises like Halo, Battlefield, and Assassin's Creed. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2004 - **Parent:** Keywords Studios - **Studios:** USA, Poland, Malta, Armenia, Serbia - **Experience:** 20+ years ## Awards - Best Employer in Poland (Forbes, 3 consecutive years) - One of the largest game studios in Poland and Serbia ## Services ### Game Development - Co-development - Full game production - Live services ### Technical Services - Engineering - Game porting - DevOps - NOC (Network Operations) ### Art & Animation - 2D/3D art production - Character art - Environment art - Animation ### eCommerce - Game commerce solutions ## Notable Clients - Ubisoft - Riot Games - Electronic Arts - Sony - BioWare - ZeniMax - Warner Brothers - Wargaming ## Notable Franchises - Halo - Battlefield - Assassin's Creed ## Krakow Office European hub for Polish and international talent with expertise in production, art, and engineering. ## Why Choose Sperasoft - **Halo, Battlefield** franchise credits - **Keywords Studios** backing - **20+ years** pioneer in co-dev - **Forbes Best Employer** Poland - **Multi-region** USA, EU, Armenia

Spiders

French AA RPG Studio

## About Spiders Spiders is a French video game developer founded in 2008 in Paris, now a subsidiary of Nacon. Known for action RPGs including GreedFall (2M+ copies), Mars: War Logs, and Steelrising, they develop games using their proprietary Silk Engine. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2008 - **Location:** Paris, France - **Director:** Jehanne Rousseau - **Parent:** Nacon (acquired 2019) - **Focus:** Action role-playing games ## Technology ### Silk Engine - Modified Sony PhyreEngine - Proprietary development - Used for all Spiders games ## Notable Games ### GreedFall (2019) - 2M+ copies shipped - Early 18th century fantasy setting - PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series ### GreedFall 2: The Dying World - Currently in development - Prequel to original ### Other Titles - Steelrising (French Revolution setting) - The Technomancer (Cyberpunk RPG) - Bound by Flame (Medieval fantasy) - Mars: War Logs ## Platforms - PC (Windows) - PlayStation 4 & 5 - Xbox One & Series X/S ## Note Spiders is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable French RPG studio. ## Why Spiders Matters - **GreedFall** 2M+ copies - **Paris-based** French studio - **Silk Engine** proprietary tech - **Nacon-owned** publisher backing - **Action RPG** specialists

Hinterland Studio

Survival Game Pioneers

## About Hinterland Studio Hinterland Studio is an independent Canadian game developer founded in 2012 in Vancouver by Raphael van Lierop. They are the creators of The Long Dark, which has reached 10+ million players worldwide. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Founder:** Raphael van Lierop (former Relic Entertainment) ## Founding Team Industry veterans including: - Alan Lawrance (Volition Inc.) - Hokyo Lim (League of Legends) - David Chan (BioWare) - Marianna Krawczyk (God of War series) ## Notable Games ### The Long Dark (2017) - **10+ million players** worldwide - Survival game set in Canadian wilderness - Kickstarter funded (2013) - Steam Early Access (2014) - Full release: August 2017 - Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox ### Expansions - Tales from the Far Territory (2022) ## Funding - Canada Media Fund seed financing - Successful Kickstarter campaign (2013) ## Mission Creating thought-provoking, story-rich entertainment experiences set in compelling original worlds. ## Note Hinterland is primarily a game developer, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference. ## Why Hinterland Matters - **The Long Dark** 10M+ players - **Vancouver-based** Canadian studio - **AAA veteran** founding team - **Independent** creative vision

Sabotage Studio

Retro-Modern Excellence

## About Sabotage Studio Sabotage Studio is a Canadian indie game developer founded in 2016 in Quebec City by award-winning developers Thierry Boulanger and Martin Brouard. Known for The Messenger (Best Debut Indie Game 2018) and Sea of Stars, they create retro-inspired games with modern design. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** April 2016 - **Location:** Quebec City, Canada - **Founders:** Thierry Boulanger, Martin Brouard - **Team:** 11-50 employees - **Philosophy:** "Definitive editions of game genres we loved as kids" ## Notable Games ### The Messenger (2018) - Action-platform game - Published by Devolver Digital - Best Debut Indie Game (The Game Awards 2018) - PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch ### Sea of Stars (2023) - JRPG prequel to The Messenger - Most successful Canadian video game Kickstarter ever - PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, Switch, PC ## Platform Coverage - Windows PC - PlayStation 4 & 5 - Xbox One & Series X|S - Nintendo Switch ## Design Philosophy Self-driven artisans creating definitive editions of beloved game genres, embracing advanced modern designs while capturing the charm of classic games. ## Note Sabotage Studio is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Canadian studio. ## Why Sabotage Studio Matters - **The Messenger** Game Awards 2018 winner - **Sea of Stars** record Kickstarter - **Quebec City** Canadian indie - **Devolver Digital** publishing partnership - **Retro-modern** unique design approach

Pieces Interactive

Co-Development Excellence

## About Pieces Interactive Pieces Interactive was a Swedish game development studio founded in 2007 in Skövde, acquired by THQ Nordic in 2017. Known for Alone in the Dark reboot and Titan Quest series, the studio was closed in 2024. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2007 - **Location:** Skövde, Sweden - **Founders:** 9 people - **Acquired by:** THQ Nordic (2017, 2.8M kr) - **Closed:** 2024 ## Notable Games ### Original Development - Puzzlegeddon (PC, XBLA, PSN) - Fret Nice (XBLA, PSN) - Kill to Collect - Robo Surf (iOS, Android) - Roby Tumbler (iOS, Android) ### Paradox Partnership - Magicka: Other Side of the Coin - Various Magicka DLC packs - Magicka 2 - Leviathan: Warships ### THQ Nordic Era - Titan Quest series work - Alone in the Dark (reboot) ## Studio Philosophy Specialized in smaller scope but high quality, unique digital distribution games. ## Closure Closed by Embracer Group in 2024 as part of cost-cutting restructuring. ## Note Pieces Interactive is closed. Entry exists for historical reference. ## Why Pieces Mattered - **Alone in the Dark** reboot - **Titan Quest** series - **Magicka 2** development - **Skövde, Sweden** university hub - **THQ Nordic** partnership