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Game Development Outsourcing in Cyprus

6 verified game outsourcing studios are listed in Cyprus, most often offering 3D Art (5), Programming (5) and 2D Art (4). Compare portfolios, services, and engine coverage before you reach out.

6 companies

Eight hours with Western Europe, about two with US Eastern.

Working-hour overlap with Cyprus

Assuming a 09:00-18:00 working day on both sides. Ranges reflect daylight saving, which the two sides do not always shift on the same dates.

With US Eastern (ET)

About two hours: 16:00-18:00 in Cyprus is 09:00-11:00 ET. Cyprus is on Eastern European time, one hour ahead of CET.

With Western Europe (CET)

Eight hours with CET countries. In practice a shared workday with a one-hour offset.

Why this matters more than the hourly rate: how overlap hours decide the pace of a project.

What the Cyprus outsourcing market actually looks like

Cyprus has 6 listed studios with a balanced art-and-engineering mix: 3D art and programming each appear on five of six profiles, with 2D art close behind, and Unity and Unreal split evenly. For a cohort this small, that is unusually broad coverage.

The practical case for Cyprus is jurisdiction plus hours. It is an EU member state on Eastern European time, so you get eight hours of daily overlap with Central Europe alongside EU contracting, VAT, and data-transfer rules in a single package. For a European buyer that removes most of the cross-border admin that comes with the rest of the Eastern European market.

The thing to check is where the work actually happens. Cyprus is a common corporate domicile for teams whose staff sit elsewhere in the region. That is not a problem in itself, and plenty of these studios are fully local, but it changes your risk picture and it changes which country's holidays and labour rules affect your schedule. Ask directly: which entity signs, where does the delivery team physically work, and who employs them.

Six studios is a very short list, and US buyers get only about two hours of daily overlap, in the Cypriot late afternoon.

Where Cyprus is strong

Balanced art and engineering for a small pool: 3D art and programming each appear on 5 of 6 profiles, with 2D art close behind.
An even Unity and Unreal split (5 each of 6), so neither engine narrows the list.
EU jurisdiction on Eastern European time, so you get EU contracting, VAT, and data-transfer rules together with eight hours of daily overlap with Central Europe.

What to watch for

Confirm where the delivery team physically sits and which entity signs. Cyprus is a common corporate domicile for teams whose staff work elsewhere in the region, which changes both your risk picture and whose public holidays apply.
Six studios listed. A short list before you filter for fit.
Small teams, so capacity for a large scale-up is limited.
About two hours of daily overlap with US Eastern.

Editorial assessment written from the directory data. The counts in the breakdown below are recomputed on every page load.

What Cyprus studios offer

Counted across all 6 listed Cyprus studios. A studio can appear in more than one row.

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Engines

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Why Eastern Europe?

Strong artistic tradition

Excellent technical skills

Competitive pricing

Good English proficiency

Typical rates in Cyprus

Competitive, lower-to-middle of market rates

Studios in Cyprus are known for solid quality at competitive rates, usually the lower-to-middle of the published ranges. Entry-level 2D art commonly runs $25-40/hour and mid-range programming around $60-120/hour, while senior specialists still reach the top bands for demanding work. Across the market, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art, $35-250 for programming, and $30-200 for audio, moving up with seniority. Cyprus is a common middle ground: cheaper than North America or Western Europe, with a stronger game-dev tradition and easier collaboration than the lowest-cost markets. English proficiency and cultural alignment with Western clients are generally good.

These are general market ranges, not quoted studio rates. For a full breakdown by service and seniority, see the game outsourcing cost guide. Need a specific engine? Compare Unity and Unreal Engine studios.

All 6 game outsourcing studios in Cyprus

Room 8 Group

Limassol, Cyprus

1000+

## About Room 8 Group Room 8 Group is a global leader in external art production and game development, uniting seven specialized studios: Room 8 Studio, Dragons Lake, Massive Black, Solid Bash, PUGA Studios, Heroic, and highlight QA. They work with 7 of the top 10 global publishers. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Cyprus - **Type:** Multi-studio holding - **Reach:** Global presence across 9+ countries - **Clients:** 7 of top 10 publishers ## Studio Family ### Room 8 Studio - Art production and game development ### Dragons Lake - Art outsourcing ### Massive Black - Concept art and design ### Solid Bash - Development services ### PUGA Studios - Art production ### Heroic - Game development ### highlight QA - Quality assurance ## Global Locations - USA (Los Angeles) - UK - Brazil - Canada - Cyprus - Japan - Poland - Romania - Ukraine ## Single Ecosystem Studios can be leveraged individually or at group level, working together within a unified ecosystem for maximum flexibility and scale. ## BAFTA-Nominated Work - Alan Wake 2 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Diablo IV - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Forza Motorsport ## Why Choose Room 8 Group - **7 studios** unified ecosystem - **BAFTA nominations** proven quality - **Top 10 publishers** trusted partner - **Global presence** 9+ countries - **Full-service** art to QA

## About Room 8 Studio Room 8 Studio is a global game art and development outsourcing leader headquartered in Cyprus, with 650+ artists across multiple studios. Working with 7 of the top 10 global publishers including Activision, Nintendo, and EA, they've contributed to BAFTA-nominated titles like Alan Wake 2 and Diablo IV. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Limassol, Cyprus - **Team:** 650+ professional artists - **Part of:** Room 8 Group - **Clients:** 7 of top 10 publishers ## Global Presence - Limassol, Cyprus (HQ) - Kyiv, Ukraine - Los Angeles, USA - UK, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Poland, Romania ## Room 8 Group Studios - Room 8 Studio - Dragons Lake - Massive Black - Solid Bash - PUGA Studios - Heroic - highlight QA ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Co-development - Game economy design - Level design - Porting ### Art Production - Art direction - Concept art - 3D characters - 3D environments - Animation and VFX - Game trailers ### Technical - Level building - In-engine integration - UI/UX design ## Major Clients - Activision - Nintendo - Ubisoft - Gameloft - EA - Xbox Game Studios ## BAFTA-Nominated Projects - Alan Wake 2 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Diablo IV - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III - Forza Motorsport ## Why Choose Room 8 Studio - **BAFTA-nominated** project credits - **7 of top 10** publishers trust them - **650+ artists** massive scale - **Multi-studio** ecosystem - **Cyprus + global** presence

## About Magic Media Magic Media is an international gaming, tech, and entertainment group with 1,000+ professionals across 14 countries. They have produced 300+ games and offer full-cycle development, art production, VFX, and cybersecurity services. ## Company Overview - **Team:** 1,000+ professionals - **Countries:** 14 worldwide - **Portfolio:** 300+ games (PC, mobile, console, VR/AR) - **Includes:** Starloop Studios (since 2011) ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Co-development - Game porting - Mobile, PC, console, VR/AR ### Art Production - Concept art - 2D art services - 3D modeling - Texture painting - Character art - Environment art ### Additional Services - Game VFX - Video production - Cybersecurity - Animation ### Tools & Technology - Photoshop (2D/concept) - Autodesk Maya, Blender (3D) - Substance Painter (texturing) ## Client Portfolio AAA Game Publishers and world-class brands trust Magic Media with their IP and projects. ## Approach Deliver tailored, full-cycle solutions with focus on: - Transparency - Reliability - Security - Flexibility - Scalability ## Why Choose Magic Media - **300+ games** produced - **1,000+ professionals** globally - **14 countries** presence - **Full-cycle** development + art - **AAA publishers** trust

## About iLogos Game Studios iLogos is a game development and art outsourcing studio founded in 2007, now headquartered in Gibraltar. With 300+ experts and 460+ completed projects, they serve major publishers including Rovio, Ubisoft, EA, and Disney. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2007 (19+ years) - **300+ dedicated experts** - **460+ projects** completed - **100+ returning clients** - **Headquarters:** Gibraltar ## Services ### Game Development - Full-cycle development - Porting services - Live operations - Testing and QA ### Game Art - 2D and 3D art - Character design - Animation - UI/UX design - Concept art ### Platform Expertise - Unity - Unreal Engine - PC and console - Mobile (iOS/Android) - Casino games - Educational games ### Specialized Services - NFT/blockchain games - Metaverse solutions - AI solutions - Playable ads ## Major Clients & Projects - **Rovio:** Angry Birds 2 - **Nekki:** Shadow Fight series (100M+ downloads) - **Wooga:** June's Journey (10M+ installs) - **Ubisoft:** Hungry Shark Evolution (500M+ downloads) - **Disney Interactive** - **EA** - **Sony** - **Warner Brothers** ## Contact bizdev@ilogos.biz ## Why Choose iLogos - **500M+ downloads** on projects - **Rovio, Ubisoft, EA** client roster - **300+ experts** for scale - **19+ years** experience - **Full-service** dev and art

## About Wargaming Wargaming is a Belarusian video game company founded in 1998 in Minsk, now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Creators of World of Tanks (100M+ players), World of Warships, and World of Warplanes, they suffered $250M+ losses leaving Russia and Belarus in 2022. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** August 2, 1998 - **Founder:** Victor Kislyi - **Original HQ:** Minsk, Belarus - **Current HQ:** Nicosia, Cyprus (since 2011) - **Focus:** Military-themed team-based games ## Major Games ### World of Tanks - 100M+ registered players - Best Belarusian brand (2012) - Free-to-play MMO ### Other Titles - World of Tanks Blitz - World of Tanks Modern Armor - World of Warplanes - World of Warships - World of Warships Legends - World of Warships Blitz ## 2022 Exit from Russia/Belarus - Closed Minsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg offices - $250M+ losses, 30% market impact - Donated $1M to Ukrainian Red Cross - Opened Warsaw and Belgrade offices ## Current Studios - Warsaw, Poland (2022) - Belgrade, Serbia (2022) - Nicosia, Cyprus (HQ) ## Note Wargaming is primarily a game developer/publisher rather than an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference as a major Eastern European studio. ## Why Wargaming Matters - **World of Tanks** 100M+ players - **Belarus-founded** tech pioneer - **Cyprus HQ** current operations - **$1M donation** Ukraine support - **Military games** genre leader

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Cyprus

How many game outsourcing studios are in Cyprus?

We list 6 verified game development outsourcing studios in Cyprus. The most common services across them are 3D Art (5), Programming (5) and 2D Art (4). On engines, Unity (5) and Unreal Engine (5). The count updates as studios join the directory.

What time zone overlap does Cyprus have with US and European teams?

With US Eastern: About two hours: 16:00-18:00 in Cyprus is 09:00-11:00 ET. Cyprus is on Eastern European time, one hour ahead of CET. With Western Europe: Eight hours with CET countries. In practice a shared workday with a one-hour offset. Both assume a 09:00-18:00 working day on each side.

What do Cyprus game studios specialize in?

Across the 6 Cyprus studios listed here, the most common services are 3D Art (5), Programming (5) and 2D Art (4). The platforms they cover most often are Android (6), iOS (6) and PC (6). Balanced art and engineering for a small pool: 3D art and programming each appear on 5 of 6 profiles, with 2D art close behind.

How much does it cost to outsource game development to Cyprus?

We do not publish per-country rates, because we do not have reliable rate data for individual studios. As a general market reference, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art and $35-250 for programming, moving up with seniority. Ask two or three Cyprus studios to quote against the same written brief; that comparison is far more useful than a country average.