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Game Development Outsourcing in Portugal

3 verified game outsourcing studios are listed in Portugal, most often offering Programming (3), Full Production (2) and Game Design (2). Compare portfolios, services, and engine coverage before you reach out.

3 companies

What Portugal studios offer

Counted across all 3 listed Portugal studios. A studio can appear in more than one row.

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Why Western Europe?

AAA experience

Creative excellence

Easy collaboration

High quality standards

Typical rates in Portugal

Toward the top of market rates

Studios in Portugal 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.

All 3 game outsourcing studios in Portugal

Brave Zebra

Lisbon, Portugal

51-200

About Brave Zebra Brave Zebra is a game development outsourcing studio based in Valencia, Spain. They provide comprehensive development services across all production stages, from prototyping to live services, with expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot. Services Pre-Production Prototyping Game design MVP development Production Full game development Co-development Feature development Post-Production Porting services Performance optimization Post-Release Live services DLC development Remakes & remasters Core Competencies Game Engineering PC, console, mobile, VR, and web development Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot expertise Game Art 2D/3D assets Animation and VFX Character design Game Design Level design UI/UX design Game balancing Notable Projects Moonlighter - Indie hit created within Brave Zebra; team became Digital Sun Empyrion - Live game optimization for Eleon Game Studios Endling: Extinction is Forever - UI animation for Herobeat Studios Team Senior talent across code, UI/UX, art, and animation with scalable compositions that adapt to project phases. Location Headquarters: Valencia, Spain Carrer de la Creu Roja, 1, 46014 Valencia Why Choose Brave Zebra Full production cycle from pre-production to live ops Multi-engine expertise in Unity, Unreal, and Godot Proven indie success including Moonlighter team European location with competitive rates Scalable teams for any project size

About Redcatpig Studio Redcatpig is the largest independent video game studio in Portugal, based in the Azores. Passionate about creating award-winning titles like KEO and HoverShock, they also provide comprehensive game development outsourcing services. Company Overview Location: Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal Position: Largest independent Portuguese studio Focus: Original IP + outsourcing services Original Games KEO PlayStation Talents Award: Best eSports Game PlayStation Talents Award: Best Game HoverShock Award-winning title Outsourcing Services Programming Core gameplay loops and mechanics PC, console, mobile, and web Online multiplayer (Photon, PlayFab, EOS) VR/AR (Oculus, HTC Vive, ARKit) AI development UI implementation Art Initial sketches to detailed character design Modular kits and world-building High-quality textures and lighting Visual effects Character animation Trailers and promotional content Production & Design Game Design Documents (GDD) Level design Agile and Scrum methodologies Rigorous QA Narrative development Engagement Models Full-cycle (concept to post-launch) Team augmentation Game porting (PC, consoles, mobile) Industry Recognition Part of Portuguese delegation at GDC alongside Kokku, Didimo, and Mr. Kite. Why Choose Redcatpig Award-winning original games Portugal's largest indie studio Full-service programming to art Azores-based unique location PlayStation certified platform expertise

About BlitWorks BlitWorks is a game publishing and porting company specializing in bringing indie games to multiple platforms. They provide extensive marketing campaigns, technical support, and access to a global network of physical and digital publishers and distributors. Services Publishing Multi-platform game publishing Marketing campaign management Global distribution network access Technical support Porting Platform porting services Console optimization Cross-platform releases Platforms Nintendo eShop PlayStation Network Xbox Steam Published Games Pirates Outlaws - Roguelike deckbuilder with papercraft aesthetics Dig or Die - Sandbox action/strategy with tower defense Everhood Eternity Edition - Unconventional RPG with musical battles Parkitect: Deluxe Edition - Amusement park tycoon simulation Kingdoms and Castles - City-building simulation They Are Billions - Real-time strategy in steampunk setting Train Valley 2 Community Edition - Railway puzzle-management Peglin - Roguelike pachinko with deck-building Focus Indie game publishing with emphasis on: Quality indie titles Multi-platform releases Marketing support Global distribution Why Choose BlitWorks Multi-platform expertise across all major consoles Indie focus with proven catalog Marketing support for visibility Global distribution network Technical porting capabilities

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Portugal

How many game outsourcing studios are in Portugal?

We list 3 verified game development outsourcing studios in Portugal. The most common services across them are Programming (3), Full Production (2) and Game Design (2). On engines, Unity (2) and Unreal Engine (2). The count updates as studios join the directory.

What do Portugal game studios specialize in?

Across the 3 Portugal studios listed here, the most common services are Programming (3), Full Production (2) and Game Design (2). The platforms they cover most often are PC (3), Android (2) and iOS (2).

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

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 Portugal studios to quote against the same written brief; that comparison is far more useful than a country average.