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Game Development Outsourcing in South Korea

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

4 companies

Why South Korea?

Scale and capacity

Diverse expertise

Competitive rates

Growing talent pool

Typical rates in South Korea

Often near the low end of global rates

Studios in South Korea usually sit at the lower end of the global rate table. Expect entry-level 2D art to start around $25-40/hour and mid-range 3D art around $50-100/hour, with senior talent climbing toward the upper bands ($100-200/hour) for AAA-level 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. South Korea is one of the more affordable places to outsource, though Japan, South Korea, and Singapore are exceptions and price closer to Western studios. Budget more time for review cycles and timezone overlap when working with the lower-cost markets here.

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 South Korea

Gravity Co

Seoul, South Korea

201-500

## About Gravity Co., Ltd. Gravity Co., Ltd. is a South Korean video game developer and publisher best known for creating Ragnarok Online. They are a subsidiary of GungHo Online Entertainment. ## Company Overview - **Location:** South Korea - **Parent Company:** GungHo Online Entertainment - **Known For:** Ragnarok Online franchise ## Notable Games ### Ragnarok Online - MMORPG franchise - Global success - Multiple sequels and spin-offs ## Note Gravity is primarily a game developer/publisher, not an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference only. ## Why Gravity Matters - **Ragnarok Online** iconic franchise - **South Korean** game development - **GungHo** backing

## About Com2uS Com2uS is a South Korean mobile game developer and publisher known for creating globally successful mobile games. They are one of the leading mobile gaming companies in Asia. ## Notable Games - **Summoners War** - Mobile RPG phenomenon with global success - **World Arena** - Competitive mobile gaming ## Services ### Game Development - Mobile game development - Free-to-play games - Live-service operations ### Publishing - Global game publishing - Asian market expertise ## Specializations - Mobile RPGs - Gacha game mechanics - Live-service games - Global mobile publishing ## Location **Headquarters:** South Korea ## Why Choose Com2uS - **Mobile gaming leader** in Asia - **Global success** with Summoners War - **Live-service expertise** for ongoing operations - **Asian market** knowledge - **Free-to-play** monetization expertise

## About Latis Global Latis Global is a South Korean game services company founded in 2004, specializing in localization, QA, and player support. With 19+ years of experience and 67+ language support, they are the #1 Asia Hub for game localization. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2004 - **Headquarters:** Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Experience:** 19+ years - **Languages:** 67+ supported - **Contact:** +82-70-8270-8500 ## Services ### Localization - Game localization (67+ languages) - Korean market specialization - Chinese, Japanese localization - Top 3 Asian language provider ### Quality Assurance - Functionality QA (Korea team) - FunQA (Manila team) - Localization QA (LQA) - Multi-region testing ### Player Support - Customer Service (CS) - Community Management (CM) - Game Operations ### Audio - Voice recording - Game sound services ## Market Expertise ### Korean Market - 4th largest games market globally - Almost zero censorship - Top 10 language for localization ### Southeast Asia - One-stop gateway for Korean developers - PR and marketing support - Regional localization ## Global Offices - Seoul, South Korea (HQ) - Manila, Philippines (QA/FunQA) ## Why Choose Latis Global - **#1 Asia Hub** for localization - **67+ languages** supported - **19+ years** game services - **Korean market** specialists - **End-to-end** localization & QA

## About BADA GAMES BADA GAMES is a Korean localization, marketing, and publishing support agency established to help domestic and international game developers release titles in South Korea without requiring local publishers. ## Services ### Localization - Korean game localization since 2014 - Professional testers and LQA specialists - AAA to indie title experience - All experienced gamers on staff ### Publishing Support - Korean market release preparation - Any platform support - Age rating certification (GRAC - Game Rating and Administration Committee) ### Marketing - Major Korean Twitch streamer collaborations - Media outlet partnerships - Integrated marketing with localization ## Notable Clients - SEGA - Devolver Digital - Raw Fury - Humble Games - Toge Productions - Annapurna Interactive - Creative Assembly ## Notable Projects - Darkest Dungeon - Total War: THREE KINGDOMS - Return of the Obra Dinn - Dicey Dungeons - Coffee Talk - OMORI - Card Shark - Weird West - Return to Monkey Island - Two Point Campus ## Community Work **Super Speedrun Marathon (SSM)** - Annual multi-day speedrun charity event in Korea partnering with Make-A-Wish Korea to support children with medical conditions. ## Why Choose BADA GAMES - **Korean market specialists** since 2014 - **Major publisher clients** including SEGA, Devolver, Annapurna - **AAA to indie** localization experience - **Full-service** from localization to marketing - **Community-focused** with charity initiatives

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FAQ: game outsourcing in South Korea

How much does game outsourcing cost in South Korea?

South Korea tends to land at the cheaper end of the market. Entry-level 2D art often starts near $25-40/hour and mid-range programming around $60-120/hour, with senior specialists reaching the top global bands. Rates depend more on the studio's track record and the engine than on the country alone.

Is cheaper game art from South Korea lower quality?

Not inherently. Plenty of studios here ship polished work at low rates. The real cost is communication overhead: larger timezone gaps and more review rounds. Vet the portfolio against your target style and ask for a small paid test before committing to a milestone.

Which game dev services are best to outsource to South Korea?

2D art, 3D modeling, and well-specified programming tasks travel well to South Korea because the brief can be locked down up front. Work that needs constant back-and-forth, like live game design, is harder across a big timezone gap.