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Game Development Outsourcing in Israel

2 verified game outsourcing studios are listed in Israel, covering 2D and 3D art, programming, animation, and audio. Compare portfolios, team sizes, and what each studio actually ships before you reach out.

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Why Israel?

Growing investment

Emerging talent

Unique perspectives

Government support

Typical rates in Israel

Competitive, lower-to-middle of global rates

Studios in Israel are known for solid quality at competitive rates, usually the lower-to-middle of the global table. 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. Israel 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.

For a full breakdown by service and seniority, see our game outsourcing cost guide. Need a specific engine? Compare Unity and Unreal Engine studios.

Companies in Israel

Plarium

Herzliya, Israel

1000+

## About Plarium Plarium is an Israeli mobile game developer and publisher founded in 2009, now owned by Modern Times Group (MTG). With 1,300+ employees across 7 studios, they created Raid: Shadow Legends (100M+ downloads) and multiple strategy franchises. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2009 - **Headquarters:** Herzliya, Israel - **Team:** 1,300+ employees - **Acquired by:** Aristocrat ($500M, 2017), then MTG ($620M) - **Parent:** Modern Times Group (Sweden) ## Global Studios - Herzliya, Israel (HQ) - Warsaw, Poland - Barcelona, Spain - Helsinki, Finland - Kharkiv, Lviv, Kyiv (Ukraine) ## Flagship Game: Raid: Shadow Legends - 100M+ downloads - #1 turn-based RPG (Google/Apple stores) - Mobile + PC (January 2020) - Celebrity partnerships: Jeff Goldblum, Megan Fox, Ronda Rousey, Ninja, Neymar ## Other Games - Mech Arena - Vikings: War of Clans - Stormfall franchise - Merge Gardens (Futureplay) - Lost Island: Blast Adventure ## Note Plarium is primarily a game developer/publisher rather than an outsourcing provider. ## Why Plarium Matters - **Raid Shadow Legends** 100M+ downloads - **$620M acquisition** MTG backing - **1,300+ employees** major studio - **Celebrity partnerships** massive marketing - **Israel + Ukraine** multi-studio

## About SuperPlay SuperPlay was an Israeli mobile gaming company founded in 2019, acquired by Playtika for up to $2B in 2024. Creators of hit games Dice Dreams (1.7M DAU) and Domino Dreams, they achieved $328M+ in IAP revenue with offices in Israel, Ukraine, and Romania. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2019 - **Headquarters:** Israel - **Offices:** Israel, Ukraine, Romania - **Founders:** Gilad Almog (ex-Playtika), Eyal Netzer (ex-Playtika), Elad Drory (ex-Rovio) - **Status:** Acquired by Playtika (2024) ## Acquisition - $700M base acquisition price - Up to $1.25B additional contingent consideration - Total potential value: ~$2B - Completed September 2024 ## Hit Games ### Dice Dreams - Coin Looter game - $328M+ lifetime IAP revenue - $17M+ monthly revenue - 3rd best-grossing in genre (after Monopoly Go, Coin Master) ### Domino Dreams - Popular board game - Combined 1.7M DAU with Dice Dreams ### Disney Solitaire (2025) - Collaboration with Disney Games - Free-to-play solitaire - Post-Playtika acquisition ## Investors (Pre-Acquisition) - NFX - 83North - VGames - General Catalyst - Key1 Capital - O.G. Venture Partners ## Why SuperPlay Matters - **$2B acquisition** major exit - **Dice Dreams** $328M+ revenue - **1.7M DAU** massive engagement - **Playtika** powerhouse parent - **Israeli gaming** success story

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Israel

How much does game outsourcing cost in Israel?

Israel sits in the middle of the market. Entry-level 2D art typically starts near $25-40/hour, mid-range 3D art around $50-100/hour, and senior programming reaches $120-250/hour. You get most of the cost savings of cheaper regions with fewer collaboration headaches.

How does Israel compare to Western Europe on price?

Israel is generally cheaper than North America and Western Europe but priced above the lowest-cost Asian markets. The pull is the balance: competitive rates, a real game-dev talent base, and good English and Western cultural alignment.

What game dev work is Israel known for?

Studios here handle the full range, from 2D and 3D art to programming and full production. The region has a growing, increasingly experienced talent pool. Match a studio's shipped titles to your genre and target platform.