About
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