Game Development Outsourcing in Oceania

As of 16 October 2026, 7 of the 533 verified game outsourcing studios in this directory are in Oceania, most often offering 3D Art (6), 2D Art (5) and Game Design (4). Compare portfolios, services, and engine coverage before you reach out.

7 companies

What Oceania studios offer

Counted across all 7 listed Oceania studios. A studio can appear in more than one row.

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Where the Oceania studios are

7 listed studios across 1 country.

🇦🇺Australia7

Why Oceania?

Strong indie scene

Creative excellence

Native English

Quality focus

Typical rates in Oceania

Toward the top of market rates

Studios in Oceania price at the higher end of the published ranges. Mid-range 3D art commonly runs $100-200/hour and senior programming reaches the top band near $120-250/hour, with junior work rarely dipping to the cheapest figures. 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. You pay more here, but you usually get easier communication, overlapping working hours for Western clients, strong IP and contract frameworks, and teams that have shipped AAA titles. For complex or NDA-heavy projects that premium often pays for itself in fewer surprises.

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.

Oceania companies

Mighty Kingdom

Australian Work-for-Hire Leaders

Adelaide, Australia · 51-200 people · Founded 2010 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity

Playside Studios

Australian Gaming Excellence

Melbourne, Australia · 51-200 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine

Jumbla

Game Trailers & Cinematics

Melbourne, Australia · 51-200 people · Founded 2009 · Animation, 3D Art, 2D Art · Unreal Engine, Unity

SMG Studio

Multi-Studio Indie Developer

Sydney, Australia · 51-200 people · Founded 2013 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity

Chaos Theory Games

Games for Change

Sydney, Australia · 11-50 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine

GameMarketingGenie

Making Marketing Magic

Sydney, Australia · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Marketing, 2D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine

Plastic Wax

Sydney animation and VFX studio making cinematic game trailers, with its own mocap stage

Sydney, Australia · Founded 1997 · Animation, Marketing, 3D Art · Unreal Engine

FAQ: game outsourcing in Oceania

How many game outsourcing studios are in Oceania?

As of 16 October 2026, we list 7 verified game development outsourcing studios across Oceania, spread over 1 country. The largest are Australia (7).

What do Oceania game studios specialize in?

Across the 7 Oceania studios listed here, the most common services are 3D Art (6), 2D Art (5) and Game Design (4), and the most common engines are Unity (6) and Unreal Engine (5).

Why are game outsourcing rates higher in Oceania?

Oceania carries higher salaries, stronger legal and IP protection, and a deep pool of senior, AAA-experienced talent. Senior 3D art and programming routinely sit at the top of the published market ranges ($100-250/hour). The trade-off is fewer communication gaps and lower project risk.

Is it worth paying premium rates for a studio in Oceania?

For high-fidelity, console, or NDA-sensitive work it usually is. Overlapping hours and clear contracts cut the hidden costs that erode savings in cheaper markets. For simple, well-defined 2D or mobile tasks, a lower-cost region may give better value.