SMG Studio

About SMG Studio

SMG Studio is an Australian indie game developer founded in 2013 in Sydney. Creators of Moving Out (1M+ copies, 10M+ downloads), they develop original and licensed IP for mobile, PC, and consoles from offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Los Angeles.

Company Overview

• Founded: 2013
• Headquarters: Sydney, Australia
• Offices: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, LA
• Founder: Ashley Ringrose
• Focus: Mobile, PC, consoles

Notable Games

Moving Out

• Couch co-op moving simulator
• 1M+ copies sold
• 10M+ downloads
• EGX Indie Hero Award
• 2020 Game of the Year (GamesIndustry.biz, Australian Game Developer)

Other Titles

• Death Squared
• RISK: Global Domination
• Thumb Drift
• One More Line
• OTTTD

Accessibility Focus

Moving Out designed with accessibility in mind:

• Toggle-able options
• Customizable text size
• Controller remapping
• Speed/timing adjustments
• Tested with 140 players including disabled players

Funding & Recognition

• Screen Australia Games Enterprise funding (2013)
• Best Places to Work in Ottawa
• Best Places to Work in Canada

Note

SMG Studio is primarily a game developer rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a notable Australian studio.

Why SMG Studio Matters

• Moving Out 10M+ downloads
• Award-winning multiple Game of the Year
• Accessibility pioneer inclusive design
• Australian indie Sydney-based
• Multi-platform mobile to console