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Game Development Outsourcing in Uruguay

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

2 companies

Why Uruguay?

Similar timezones to US

Growing game dev scene

Creative talent

Cultural affinity

Typical rates in Uruguay

Competitive, lower-to-middle of global rates

Studios in Uruguay 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. Uruguay 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. For North American clients the timezone overlap is a real advantage.

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 Uruguay

Ironhide Game Studio

Montevideo, Uruguay

50-100

## About Ironhide Game Studio Ironhide Game Studio is a Uruguayan video game developer founded in 2010 in Montevideo. With 65+ employees and 30+ million copies sold, they are the creators of the award-winning Kingdom Rush franchise and one of Latin America's largest game studios. ## Company History - **Founded:** January 2010 - **Location:** Montevideo, Uruguay - **65+ employees** - **30+ million copies** sold ## Founders - Álvaro Azofra - Gonzalo Sande - Pablo Realini ## Notable Games ### Kingdom Rush Franchise - **Kingdom Rush** (2011) - 100M+ downloads - **Kingdom Rush: Frontiers** (2013) - **Kingdom Rush: Origins** (2014) - **Kingdom Rush: Vengeance** (2018) ### Other Games - **Iron Marines** (2017) - RTS game ## Current Projects Working on 4 titles simultaneously. ## Impact - First successful original game studio in Uruguay - Inspired Uruguay's indie game development scene - One of Latin America's largest game studios ## Specializations - Tower defense games - Real-time strategy - Mobile game development - Multi-platform releases ## Note Ironhide is primarily a game developer, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference. ## Why Ironhide Matters - **Kingdom Rush** franchise success - **30M+ copies** sold - **Uruguay's largest** game studio - **LatAm game industry** pioneer

## About Batovi Games Batovi Games is a game development studio founded in 2005 in Montevideo, Uruguay. With over 15 years of experience, they develop original IP games and have extensive experience creating advergames for major international brands. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2005 - **Location:** Montevideo, Uruguay ## Services ### Original IP Development - Currently 100% focused on producing own intellectual properties - Soccer/sports games - Casual and arcade games ### Advergames - 15+ years of branded game experience - Work for major international companies ## Current Games - **Pixel Cup Soccer** - **CHARRUA Soccer** - **Slidemagi** ## Upcoming Titles - CHARRUA Legend - The Abduction of Bacon at Dawn - Legendary Chess - Cookie Gluttons TD ## Major Advergame Clients - Nickelodeon - MTV Networks - Cartoon Network - Nestlé (multiple titles) - PepsiCo - McDonald's - South Park - SpongeBob SquarePants - Big Fish Games - Gamehouse ## Why Choose Batovi Games - **15+ years** of game development experience - **Major brand clients** including Nickelodeon, MTV, Nestlé - **Uruguay-based** with Latin American expertise - **Advergame specialists** for branded content - **Original IP** development capabilities

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Uruguay

How much does game outsourcing cost in Uruguay?

Uruguay 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 Uruguay compare to Asia on price?

Uruguay 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 timezone overlap with the US.

What game dev work is Uruguay 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.