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Custom Engine Game Development Studios

Studios building proprietary technology for unique requirements. Browse verified studios with expertise in Custom Engine development.

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Studios Using Custom Engine

A Shell in the Pit logo
A Shell in the Pit
Vancouver, Canada
5-10

A Shell in the Pit is a game audio studio specializing in sound design and music for indie games. Known for their work on Untitled Goose Game, Night in the Woods, and Wandersong.

AUDIO
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Abstraction Games
Hilversum, Netherlands
51-100

Dutch studio specializing in game porting and co-development. Extensive experience with Unity, Unreal, and proprietary engines across all platforms.

PROGRAMMING
ART 3D
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All Correct Games
Belgrade, Serbia
50-100

All Correct Games is a Russian-origin localization studio offering translation, voice-over, and LQA services in 40+ languages. They specialize in EFIGS, CJK, and Eastern European languages. Notable clients include Wargaming, Gaijin Entertainment, and 4A Games.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
AUDIO
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Altagram
Berlin, Germany
50-100

Altagram is a Berlin-based game localization company specializing in translation, localization QA, voice-over production, and culturalization services. They work with 50+ languages and have localized games for CD Projekt Red, Paradox Interactive, and Riot Games. Notable projects include Cyberpunk 2077, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and League of Legends.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
AUDIO
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Andovar
Singapore, Singapore
200-500

Andovar provides game localization services in 70+ languages, specializing in EFIGS, CJK, and Asian languages. They offer translation, voiceover, and LQA services for games of all sizes.

LOCALIZATION
AUDIO
QA TESTING
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Big Games Machine
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
10-20

Big Games Machine is a UK-based video game marketing and PR agency helping indie and AA developers with press relations, influencer campaigns, and community building.

MARKETING
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Bigpoint
Hamburg, Germany
200-500

Bigpoint is a leading global online game developer and publisher headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. They design high-quality games for all gamer segments across browser and mobile platforms.

PROGRAMMING
ART 2D
ART 3D
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Blind Squirrel Games logo
Blind Squirrel Games
San Mateo, United States
100-200

Blind Squirrel Games is a US-based co-development studio founded in 2010 with approximately 100 specialists in California. They offer design, engineering, and art production services, with a strong focus on Nintendo Switch ports. Notable projects include Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Clients include 2K, Disney, and Electronic Arts.

PROGRAMMING
ART 3D
GAME DESIGN
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BlitWorks
Lisbon, Portugal
11-50

Portuguese studio specialized in porting games to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Known for high-quality ports of indie titles.

PROGRAMMING
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Blur Studio
Los Angeles, United States
200-500

Blur Studio is an American VFX and computer animation company specializing in CGI visual effects and video game cinematics, located in Culver City, California.

ANIMATION
ART 3D
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Bohemia Interactive Motion Capture
Prague, Czech Republic
50-100

Bohemia Interactive's motion capture studio provides professional mocap services for games and film, with state-of-the-art facilities in Czech Republic.

ANIMATION
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BugRaptors
Jaipur, India
100-200

BugRaptors is an India-based testing studio offering affordable and high-quality testing services, specializing in audio/video testing and AR/VR game applications.

QA TESTING
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Catness Game Studios
Barcelona, Spain
20-50

Catness Game Studios offers game porting services bringing games to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. They specialize in console certification and optimization.

PROGRAMMING
QA TESTING
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CCC International
Yerevan, Armenia
50-100

CCC International is one of the most reliable partners in the game industry globally, with more than 10 years of gaming experience providing game translation and localization services.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
AUDIO
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Cloutboost
Los Angeles, United States
20-50

Cloutboost is a gaming marketing agency specializing in influencer marketing, user acquisition, and community growth for game publishers and developers.

MARKETING
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Croteam
Zagreb, Croatia
100-200

Croteam is one of Croatia's pioneers in the gaming industry, founded in 1992. They developed the award-winning Serious Sam series and The Talos Principle, creating more than 26 games. They offer co-development and technical services.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
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d3t
Runcorn, United Kingdom
100-200

d3t is an award-winning co-development studio of 180+ talented game developers delivering work-for-hire video game development. Part of Keywords Studios, credited on EA SPORTS FC, Hogwarts Legacy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and The Witcher 3.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
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Deck13
Frankfurt, Germany
101-200

German developer known for Lords of the Fallen and The Surge. Offers co-development services for action RPGs and Souls-like games.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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Devoted Studios
Austin, United States
50-100

Devoted Studios offers Unity & Unreal Engineering, porting & platform support, performance optimization, feature & systems engineering, and live operations support. Experience with Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile, VR, and Cloud.

PROGRAMMING
QA TESTING
FULL PRODUCTION
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Dhruva Interactive
Bangalore, India
500-1000

Dhruva Interactive, now part of Rockstar Games, is one of India's largest game art studios. They specialize in 3D art, environment design, and visual effects for AAA games.

ART 3D
ART 2D
ANIMATION
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Dynamedion
Mainz, Germany
50-100

Dynamedion is a German audio production company based in Mainz, specializing in music composition and sound design for video games, films, and television. Founded in 2000, the company has a team of around 50 professionals and has completed over 4,500 projects. Notable projects include Age of Empires IV and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.

AUDIO
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Electric Square
Brighton, United Kingdom
101-200

UK studio now part of Keywords Studios. Specializes in AAA co-development with expertise in racing games and action titles.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
+1
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Evolve PR
Los Angeles, United States
20-50

Evolve PR is a Los Angeles-based video game marketing and PR agency. They offer PR campaigns, influencer relations, social media management, and launch strategies. Clients include PlayStation, 2K Games, and Bandai Namco.

MARKETING
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Fatshark
Stockholm, Sweden
101-200

Swedish developer known for Warhammer: Vermintide and Darktide. Specializes in cooperative action games with deep melee combat systems. Offers co-development partnerships.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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Flying Wild Hog
Warsaw, Poland
101-200

Polish studio known for Shadow Warrior and Trek to Yomi. Specialists in action games with stylish combat and unique art direction.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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Formosa Interactive
Los Angeles, United States
20-50

Formosa Interactive is a Los Angeles-based audio production studio offering sound design, music, voice production, and audio implementation for games.

AUDIO
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Frozenbyte
Helsinki, Finland
51-100

Finnish game developer known for the Trine series and Starbase. Offers development services with expertise in physics-based puzzles and multiplayer experiences.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
+1
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Game If You Are
Manchester, United Kingdom
10-20

Game If You Are is a games marketing agency specializing in user acquisition, community building, and influencer marketing. They focus on indie and AA games, offering ASO, paid UA, and social media strategies. Based in the UK with global reach.

MARKETING
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GameMarketingGenie
Sydney, Australia
20-50

GameMarketingGenie is a full-service games marketing agency offering UA campaigns, ASO, creative production, influencer marketing, and community management. They specialize in mobile games but work across all platforms.

MARKETING
ART 2D
Gamesight logo
Gamesight
San Francisco, United States
20-50

Gamesight provides influencer marketing and analytics services for games, helping publishers track campaign performance and optimize their marketing efforts.

MARKETING
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Gamestar China
Shanghai, China
101-200

Founded in 2002 in Shanghai as the first independent studio in China focused on outsourcing. Staffed by senior ex-technical staff from Ubisoft Shanghai.

ART 3D
PROGRAMMING
ANIMATION
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GLOC Media
Tokyo, Japan
50-100

GLOC Media specializes in Asian game localization, offering translation, voice-over, and culturalization services for Japanese, Chinese, and Korean markets.

LOCALIZATION
AUDIO
QA TESTING
Goodbye Kansas Studios logo
Goodbye Kansas Studios
Stockholm, Sweden
200-500

Goodbye Kansas Studios offers full production services for game cinematics, in-game cutscenes, and key arts. Services include character design, modeling, rigging, animation, motion capture, VFX, and full CG trailers.

ANIMATION
ART 3D
Gravity Co logo
Gravity Co
Seoul, South Korea
201-500

Korean game company listed on NASDAQ. Known for Ragnarok Online franchise with extensive mobile and PC game development expertise.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
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Haemimont Games
Sofia, Bulgaria
100-200

Haemimont Games is a Bulgarian game development studio known for the Tropico series and Surviving Mars. They offer co-development and work-for-hire services.

PROGRAMMING
ART 3D
GAME DESIGN
+1
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Hexany Audio
Los Angeles, United States
20-50

Hexany Audio is a Los Angeles game audio studio specializing in sound design, sound effects, music, and audio programming. Their team of 22 creatives work onsite at a 7,000 square foot state-of-the-art studio, producing sound and music for major game franchises worldwide. Notable projects include Destiny 2, New World, and League of Legends.

AUDIO
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High Palma Studios
Las Palmas, Spain
11-50

Spanish outsourcing studio specializing in iGaming and slot game production. Provides turnkey slots, concept art, 2D/3D art, animation, and unique mathematics design.

ART 2D
ART 3D
ANIMATION
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High Vibe PR logo
High Vibe PR
San Francisco, United States
5-10

High Vibe PR is a boutique gaming PR agency helping studios and publishers with press relations, influencer partnerships, and strategic communications.

MARKETING
ICO Partners logo
ICO Partners
Paris, France
20-50

ICO Partners is a European games marketing and PR agency with 20+ years of experience. They provide strategic marketing, PR campaigns, event management, and market research. Clients include Paradox Interactive, Focus Entertainment, and Koch Media.

MARKETING
Imaginarium Studios logo
Imaginarium Studios
London, United Kingdom
50-100

Imaginarium Studios is a pioneering performance capture and virtual production company at Pinewood Studios UK, formed in 2012 by Andy Serkis. Premium motion capture for games and film.

ANIMATION
Indie Boost logo
Indie Boost
Austin, United States
5-10

Indie Boost is a game marketing agency focused on helping indie developers with user acquisition, store optimization, and launch strategies.

MARKETING
IO Interactive logo
IO Interactive
Copenhagen, Denmark
201-500

Danish developer of the Hitman franchise and upcoming Project 007. Known for immersive sandbox gameplay and stealth mechanics.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
+1
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Iron Galaxy Studios
Chicago, United States
200-500

Iron Galaxy Studios is a Chicago-based technical outsourcing studio founded in 2008 with 250+ specialists. They specialize in porting, optimization, and full co-development. Notable projects include Killer Instinct (Season 2 & 3), Skyrim (Switch), Diablo III (Switch), 7 Days to Die, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

PROGRAMMING
FULL PRODUCTION
iXie Gaming logo
iXie Gaming
Chennai, India
201-500

14+ years of gaming expertise with 550+ titles tested. 1000+ devices available including 550+ mobile devices, consoles, VR, and PCs.

QA TESTING
Jaleo PR logo
Jaleo PR
Barcelona, Spain
5-10

Jaleo PR is an indie games PR agency designing personalized storytelling-based, content-driven PR multimedia strategies with years of games industry experience.

MARKETING
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JoyMasher
São Paulo, Brazil
11-50

Brazilian studio known for Blazing Chrome and Oniken. Specialists in retro-style action games with pixel art and chiptune audio.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
Keywords Studios logo
Keywords Studios
Dublin, Ireland
1000+

Keywords Studios is one of the largest outsourcing players in the world, with over 70+ studios in 20+ countries. They offer nearly every service imaginable—art, engineering, localization, QA, audio, and marketing. With 13,000+ specialists globally, they have worked on titles like Alan Wake Remastered, Still Wakes the Deep, Goat Simulator 3, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Mafia 3, and For Honor.

ART 2D
ART 3D
ANIMATION
+6
Klabater logo
Klabater
Warsaw, Poland
50-100

Klabater has ported 24 games to PlayStation, 23 games to Xbox and 15 games to Nintendo Switch since 2017. They offer full porting services including QA, certification, and ongoing support.

PROGRAMMING
QA TESTING
MARKETING
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Latis Global
Seoul, South Korea
100-200

Latis Global provides game localization and QA services with a focus on Asian languages. They offer translation, LQA, and culturalization for mobile and PC games.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
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Lemon Sky
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
201-500

Malaysian art studio and frequent co-dev partner for Capcom and Square Enix. Known for character work with impressive micro-detail and polish.

ART 2D
ART 3D
ANIMATION

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