Game Development Outsourcing in Oceania

7 verified game outsourcing studios are listed in Oceania, most often offering 3D Art (6), 2D Art (5) and Game Design (5). 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

Krome Studios

Brisbane, Australia

51-200

About Krome Studios Krome Studios is an Australian video game developer founded in 1999 in Brisbane. With 45+ shipped titles, they have partnered with Disney, Microsoft, LucasArts, and Activision, known for Ty the Tasmanian Tiger and work on Spyro and Star Wars. Company History Founded: 1999 Headquarters: Brisbane, Australia Previous Offices: Adelaide, Melbourne Portfolio: 45+ shipped titles Platform Expertise Current Generation PlayStation 4/5 Xbox One/Series X|S Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 PC Legacy Platforms PlayStation 2/3/PSP Xbox/Xbox 360 GameCube/Wii Game Boy Advance iOS/Windows Phone Services Game Development Original IP development Licensed game development Cross-platform development Porting & Remastering PC remastered ports Enhanced resolution textures Lighting and shadow improvements Multi-platform conversions Technology Merkury Engine (proprietary) Cross-platform scalability 6th/7th gen console expertise Notable Projects Original IP Ty the Tasmanian Tiger series (remastered for PC/Switch) Licensed Work The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS2, PSP, Wii) Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Major Clients Disney Interactive Microsoft LucasArts Activision Electronic Arts Vivendi Universal Konami Warner Bros Why Choose Krome Studios 45+ titles shipped 25+ years Australian studio Star Wars, Spyro credits Porting expertise across generations Major publisher partnerships

About Mighty Kingdom Mighty Kingdom is one of Australia's largest independent game developers, founded in 2010 in Adelaide. With 160+ developers, they have released 50+ games for 50M+ players, partnering with Disney, LEGO, Sony, Google, and Apple Arcade. Company History Founded: 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Founders: Philip Mayes, Jindou Lee (ex-Krome Studios, Midway) Team: 160+ developers Portfolio 50+ games released 50M+ players worldwide Major Partners Disney LEGO Sony Google Apple Arcade Mattel Funcom Snapchat Moose Toys (Shopkins) Spinmaster East Side Games Notable Games Shopkins LEGO Friends: Heartlake Rush Gabby's Dollhouse Wild Life: Puzzle Story Ava's Manor Awards Studio of the Year - Australian Game Developer Awards 2019 Best Game (Wild Life) - South Australian Screen Awards 2020 Premier's Export Awards - Creative Industries SA 2021 Address Game Plus Level 2, 44 Pirie St, Adelaide 5000 SA Note Mighty Kingdom primarily develops licensed games and original IP rather than providing outsourcing services. Why Mighty Kingdom Matters Disney, LEGO, Sony partnerships 50M+ players reached Studio of the Year Australia Adelaide-based Australian gaming hub 160+ developers team

About PlaySide Studios PlaySide Studios is Australia's largest video game developer, founded in 2012 in Melbourne. With 330+ staff across three offices, they develop original IP like Age of Darkness while providing AAA work-for-hire services for Activision Blizzard, Meta, Netflix, and 2K Games. Company History Founded: 2012 Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia Team: 330+ staff Studios: Melbourne (2), Gold Coast (PlaySide North) Award: Studio of the Year (Australian GDA 2023) Services Work-for-Hire End-to-end game development AAA studio partnerships Contract development Original IP PC/Console game development Mobile game development Major Partnerships Activision Blizzard Meta Netflix Games Take-Two Interactive 2K Games Warner Bros. Interactive Notable Projects Original IP Age of Darkness: Final Stand - RTS on Steam Early Access (2021) Game of Thrones RTS - Licensed from Warner Bros./HBO Work-for-Hire AAA studio collaborations Major publisher contracts Global Presence Australia, New Zealand, UK (remote team members) Why Choose PlaySide Studios Australia's largest game developer 2K, Activision Blizzard partnerships 330+ staff massive scale Studio of the Year 2023 Melbourne-based APAC timezone

About Jumbla Animation Studios Jumbla is an award-winning animation studio with offices in Melbourne, Australia and London, UK. Since 2011, they have created stunning animation and motion graphics for game cinematics, trailers, and esports graphics for clients including Riot Games, Tencent, and ByteDance. Company History Founded: 2011 Melbourne: 34 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 London: 14 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN Services Game Animation In-game cinematics Character, weapon, skin & map reveals Video game trailers Esports graphics packages 2D/3D production Key art Production Pipeline Story development Concept art Production Post-production Audio services Additional Services TV commercials Promotional videos Event graphics Logo animations Music videos Broadcast graphics Notable Game Projects League of Legends (Riot Games) Forza Motorsport Guild Wars 2 Grey Goo Arena of Valor / Honor of Kings (Tencent) PUBG Destiny 2 Major Clients Riot Games Tencent ByteDance Turn 10 Studios ArenaNet Awards 7 nominations at 2022 AEAF Awards (5 categories) Lost in Oz: 3 Daytime Emmy Awards (with Amazon/Axis Animation) Why Choose Jumbla Riot Games, Tencent client roster League of Legends, PUBG trailer credits Award-winning studio Melbourne + London dual presence 10+ years game animation experience

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

About Chaos Theory Games Chaos Theory Games is an award-winning, for-purpose game developer based in Sydney, Australia. Since 2012, they have created over 200 custom projects with 70+ million downloads, specializing in serious games, environmental games, and games for change. Company History Founded: 2012 Location: Chippendale, Sydney, Australia Experience: 12+ years Portfolio: 100+ unique titles, 70M+ downloads Services Game Development Mobile development (iOS, Android) PC development Console development VR/AR experiences Technical Capabilities Unity development Unreal Engine development React development VR optimization (Vive, Oculus, Gear VR, Google) Creative Services UX/UI design 2D and 3D art Concept creation Game design Publishing & Marketing Game publishing Media outreach Influencer marketing Paid promotion Specializations Serious games Gamification eLearning Training simulations Games for change Environmental games Event activation Major Clients Google Samsung United Nations World Food Programme Marketing and entertainment companies Contact Address: Level 4 / 67-69 Regent Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008, Australia Email: hello@chaostheory.games Phone: +61 2 9099 5787 Why Choose Chaos Theory 70M+ downloads track record Google, Samsung, UN client roster 100% Australian development team Serious games specialists 12+ years experience

About Game Marketing Genie Game Marketing Genie is a digital marketing agency specializing in video game marketing, based in Melbourne, Australia. With 100+ clients served and 1,200+ campaigns executed, they provide comprehensive marketing solutions for game developers and publishers. Company Scale 100+ clients served 1,200+ campaigns executed 3+ global offices Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia Location One Melbourne Quarter, L8/699 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia Services Marketing Strategy Marketing strategy development Brand positioning Go-to-market planning Advertising Digital advertising Programmatic advertising Mobile marketing Social & Community Social media marketing Social media management Influencer marketing Content & Creative Content marketing campaigns Animation and video production UI/UX design Game design consulting Technical Marketing Search engine optimization (SEO) Email marketing Analytics optimization Tag management Team Specialists including UX developers, creative designers, media planners, programmatic buyers, analytics experts, data scientists, and AI development specialists. Notable Clients Kuak Pty. Ltd. Piranha Entertainment Headstart International Junkfish Recognition Multiple industry awards (specific awards pending). Why Choose Game Marketing Genie 1,200+ campaigns execution experience Australia-based with global reach Full marketing stack from strategy to analytics Game industry focus exclusively Data-driven approach with AI specialists

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Oceania

How many game outsourcing studios are in Oceania?

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 (5), and the most common engines are Unity (7) 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.