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Game Development Outsourcing in Western Europe

Premium quality studios with strong creative portfolios and industry experience.

82 companies

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Western Europe Companies

Abstraction Games logo
Abstraction Games
Hilversum, Netherlands
51-100

Dutch studio specializing in game porting and co-development. Extensive experience with Unity, Unreal, and proprietary engines across all platforms.

PROGRAMMING
ART 3D
Altagram logo
Altagram
Berlin, Germany
50-100

Altagram is a Berlin-based game localization company specializing in translation, localization QA, voice-over production, and culturalization services. They work with 50+ languages and have localized games for CD Projekt Red, Paradox Interactive, and Riot Games. Notable projects include Cyberpunk 2077, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and League of Legends.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
AUDIO
Athena Productions logo
Athena Productions
Paris, France
20-50

Athena Productions is an international concept art outsourcing studio specializing in high-quality concept art and UI/UX services, from environment and character design to in-engine UI implementation using Unreal Engine.

ART 2D
UI UX
GAME DESIGN
Atomhawk logo
Atomhawk
Newcastle, United Kingdom
50-100

Atomhawk provides end-to-end UI/UX design services for games and interactive experiences, from UX design and user flow creation to UI visual development and engine implementation. Part of Sumo Group.

UI UX
ART 2D
GAME DESIGN
Beat Streat Studio, Leeds, England logo
Beat Streat Studio, Leeds, England
United Kingdom

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ART 3D
Big Games Machine logo
Big Games Machine
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
10-20

Big Games Machine is a UK-based video game marketing and PR agency helping indie and AA developers with press relations, influencer campaigns, and community building.

MARKETING
Bigpoint logo
Bigpoint
Hamburg, Germany
200-500

Bigpoint is a leading global online game developer and publisher headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. They design high-quality games for all gamer segments across browser and mobile platforms.

PROGRAMMING
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BlitWorks logo
BlitWorks
Lisbon, Portugal
11-50

Portuguese studio specialized in porting games to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Known for high-quality ports of indie titles.

PROGRAMMING
Blue Byte logo
Blue Byte
Germany

Official Site. Ubisoft Blue Byte unites three innovative development studios located in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Mainz. Discover more about our games, teams, and vision.

PROGRAMMING
Brave Zebra logo
Brave Zebra
Lisbon, Portugal
50-100

Brave Zebra is a game development company working with both Unity and Unreal Engine. Their teams include senior developers with deep experience in both environments, delivering full-cycle development services.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
BYK-Gardner GmbH logo
BYK-Gardner GmbH
Germany

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ART 3D
Catness Game Studios logo
Catness Game Studios
Barcelona, Spain
20-50

Catness Game Studios offers game porting services bringing games to PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. They specialize in console certification and optimization.

PROGRAMMING
QA TESTING
Chaosmonger Studio logo
Chaosmonger Studio
Rome, Italy
10-20

Chaosmonger Studio is an Italian game development studio specializing in narrative-driven games and interactive fiction. They offer game writing, narrative design, and full development services for story-focused titles. Known for their expertise in branching narratives and choice-driven gameplay.

NARRATIVE
GAME DESIGN
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Compost Creative logo
Compost Creative
United Kingdom

Compost Creative is a London based Emmy award winning VFX studio creating leading broadcast graphics for TV, corporate and advertising clients.

ART 3D
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d3t
Runcorn, United Kingdom
100-200

d3t is an award-winning co-development studio of 180+ talented game developers delivering work-for-hire video game development. Part of Keywords Studios, credited on EA SPORTS FC, Hogwarts Legacy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and The Witcher 3.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
Deck13 logo
Deck13
Frankfurt, Germany
101-200

German developer known for Lords of the Fallen and The Surge. Offers co-development services for action RPGs and Souls-like games.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Digital Sun logo
Digital Sun
Valencia, Spain
51-100

Spanish indie studio creators of Moonlighter and Cataclismo. Works with major publishers on work-for-hire projects including Riot Games League of Legends spin-offs.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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DON'T NOD logo
DON'T NOD
Paris, France
201-500

French developer known for Life is Strange and Twin Mirror. Specialists in narrative adventure games with strong character development.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Dynamedion
Mainz, Germany
50-100

Dynamedion is a German audio production company based in Mainz, specializing in music composition and sound design for video games, films, and television. Founded in 2000, the company has a team of around 50 professionals and has completed over 4,500 projects. Notable projects include Age of Empires IV and Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.

AUDIO
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Electric Square
Brighton, United Kingdom
101-200

UK studio now part of Keywords Studios. Specializes in AAA co-development with expertise in racing games and action titles.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Excamedia logo
Excamedia
Utrecht, Netherlands
10-20

Excamedia is a Dutch indie development company based at the Dutch Game Garden in Utrecht. They specialize in innovative game development and co-development services.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
Fatshark logo
Fatshark
Stockholm, Sweden
101-200

Swedish developer known for Warhammer: Vermintide and Darktide. Specializes in cooperative action games with deep melee combat systems. Offers co-development partnerships.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Frozenbyte logo
Frozenbyte
Helsinki, Finland
51-100

Finnish game developer known for the Trine series and Starbase. Offers development services with expertise in physics-based puzzles and multiplayer experiences.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Galaxy4Games logo
Galaxy4Games
Berlin, Germany
50-100

Galaxy4Games is a European game development company offering development, art production, and co-development services with expertise across multiple platforms.

PROGRAMMING
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Game If You Are logo
Game If You Are
Manchester, United Kingdom
10-20

Game If You Are is a games marketing agency specializing in user acquisition, community building, and influencer marketing. They focus on indie and AA games, offering ASO, paid UA, and social media strategies. Based in the UK with global reach.

MARKETING
Games User Research logo
Games User Research
London, United Kingdom
1-10

UX consulting led by Steve Bromley. Works with publishers, platforms and studios from indies to AAA to run playtests and integrate user research.

QA TESTING
UI UX
Ghost Ship Games logo
Ghost Ship Games
Copenhagen, Denmark
51-100

Danish developer behind Deep Rock Galactic. Specializes in cooperative multiplayer games with procedural generation and live service operations.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Goodbye Kansas Studios logo
Goodbye Kansas Studios
Stockholm, Sweden
200-500

Goodbye Kansas Studios offers full production services for game cinematics, in-game cutscenes, and key arts. Services include character design, modeling, rigging, animation, motion capture, VFX, and full CG trailers.

ANIMATION
ART 3D
High Palma Studios logo
High Palma Studios
Las Palmas, Spain
11-50

Spanish outsourcing studio specializing in iGaming and slot game production. Provides turnkey slots, concept art, 2D/3D art, animation, and unique mathematics design.

ART 2D
ART 3D
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ICO Partners logo
ICO Partners
Paris, France
20-50

ICO Partners is a European games marketing and PR agency with 20+ years of experience. They provide strategic marketing, PR campaigns, event management, and market research. Clients include Paradox Interactive, Focus Entertainment, and Koch Media.

MARKETING
Imaginarium Studios logo
Imaginarium Studios
London, United Kingdom
50-100

Imaginarium Studios is a pioneering performance capture and virtual production company at Pinewood Studios UK, formed in 2012 by Andy Serkis. Premium motion capture for games and film.

ANIMATION
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IO Interactive
Copenhagen, Denmark
201-500

Danish developer of the Hitman franchise and upcoming Project 007. Known for immersive sandbox gameplay and stealth mechanics.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Jaleo PR logo
Jaleo PR
Barcelona, Spain
5-10

Jaleo PR is an indie games PR agency designing personalized storytelling-based, content-driven PR multimedia strategies with years of games industry experience.

MARKETING
K9 Digital logo
K9 Digital
London, United Kingdom
11-50

UK-based studio specializing in 3D character creation for games, film, TV, and VR. Expert team delivering high-quality digital characters and creatures.

ART 3D
ANIMATION
Keen Games logo
Keen Games
Frankfurt, Germany
51-100

German studio known for Portal Knights. Specialists in co-op sandbox games and procedural generation.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
King Art Games logo
King Art Games
Bremen, Germany
51-100

German studio known for Battle Chasers: Nightwar. Specialists in turn-based RPGs and adventure games.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Level Up Translation logo
Level Up Translation
Lyon, France
11-50

Indie-friendly game localization team offering professional services in 25 languages. 96% of partners recommend their services.

LOCALIZATION
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LKA
Florence, Italy
11-50

Italian studio known for The Town of Light and Martha is Dead. Specialists in psychological horror and historical narrative games.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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LocalizeDirect
Stockholm, Sweden
20-50

LocalizeDirect is a game localization company founded by ex-game developers. Trusted by over 400 gaming companies worldwide, they offer expert game translation and localization in 65+ languages using native-speaking linguists. They've been the default localization provider for Rebellion, working on the Sniper Elite series. Other clients include INSOMNIA: The Ark and DC Heroes & Villains.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
Localsoft Games logo
Localsoft Games
Barcelona, Spain
51-200

33 years of experience and 3,500+ localized games. Offers translation in 50+ languages, audio localization, and dubbing services.

LOCALIZATION
AUDIO
Logic Artists logo
Logic Artists
Copenhagen, Denmark
50-100

Logic Artists is a Danish game development studio offering co-development and work-for-hire services. They specialize in Unity and Unreal Engine development, with expertise in strategy and RPG games. Known for Expeditions: Rome and Viking.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
metricminds logo
metricminds
Frankfurt, Germany
51-200

Frankfurt-based studio offering motion capture post-processing and animation for cinematic and in-game projects. Works with UE3-5 and CryEngine.

ANIMATION
ART 3D
Mimimi Games logo
Mimimi Games
Munich, Germany
51-100

German developer specializing in real-time tactics games. Known for Shadow Tactics and Desperados III. Expert in stealth strategy gameplay.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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MoCap Gaming logo
MoCap Gaming
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10-20

MoCap Gaming is an outsourcing company specializing in motion capture services, offering motion capturing, tracking, retargeting, and motion editing for cinematic and in-game animation.

ANIMATION
Moonmana logo
Moonmana
London, United Kingdom
51-100

Reputable European Game Development and Art Production Studio creating top-notch games for global clients. Full-cycle development and art outsourcing.

ART 2D
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Neonhive logo
Neonhive
London, United Kingdom
10-20

Neonhive is a UK games marketing agency providing PR, community management, influencer marketing, and strategic marketing services for games of all sizes.

MARKETING
Ocellus Studio logo
Ocellus Studio
Lyon, France
10-20

Ocellus Studio is a Lyon-based French company offering concept art, character design, and 3D modeling services for games. They specialize in creating visually stunning assets for indie and AAA titles.

ART 2D
ART 3D
Out of the Blue logo
Out of the Blue
Madrid, Spain
11-50

Spanish studio known for Call of the Sea. Specializes in narrative adventure games with strong artistic direction and puzzle design.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Pangea Global logo
Pangea Global
Madrid, Spain
100-200

Pangea Global offers a complete range of game localization including translation for PC, console, and mobile games in FIGS, Malay, and 50+ languages. Full-service from translation to LQA.

LOCALIZATION
QA TESTING
Pascal Luban Consulting logo
Pascal Luban Consulting
Paris, France
1-10

Freelance game design consultant with decades of industry experience. Specializes in game design documentation, feature design, and creative direction.

GAME DESIGN
Pieces Interactive logo
Pieces Interactive
Gothenburg, Sweden
51-100

Swedish game development studio specializing in co-development and support work for AAA titles. Known for quality porting and development support services.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Piranha Bytes logo
Piranha Bytes
Essen, Germany
51-100

German RPG developer known for Gothic and ELEX series. Deep expertise in open-world RPG development and European fantasy settings.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Pirate PR logo
Pirate PR
London, United Kingdom
10-20

Pirate PR specializes in indie game marketing with a big heart for indie developers, helping them navigate marketing while they focus on game development.

MARKETING
Player Research logo
Player Research
Brighton, United Kingdom
51-100

Games UX research agency with locations in Brighton UK and Montreal Canada. Offers AQA accessibility auditing service and in-person/remote playtesting.

QA TESTING
UI UX
GAME DESIGN
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PlaytestCloud
Berlin, Germany
20-50

PlaytestCloud stands out for its player-driven approach to mobile game testing, offering real-world usability testing and player feedback from thousands of testers worldwide.

QA TESTING
GAME DESIGN
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Qualitest
London, United Kingdom
1000+

Qualitest is a global QA and testing services company offering game testing, automation, and quality engineering services for major publishers.

QA TESTING
Red Kite Games logo
Red Kite Games
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
51-100

UK-based co-development studio now part of Keywords. Expertise in supporting AAA projects with programming and production support.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
QA TESTING
Redcatpig Studio logo
Redcatpig Studio
Azores, Portugal
11-50

Portuguese game development team located in the Azores. Known for creating innovative games including award-winning titles like HoverShock and Cryptopolis.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Reply Game Studios logo
Reply Game Studios
Turin, Italy
51-100

Italian studio part of Reply Group offering game development services. Known for Soulstice and work-for-hire projects across genres.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Revolution Software logo
Revolution Software
York, United Kingdom
11-50

British studio known for Broken Sword series. Pioneers of point-and-click adventure games with decades of narrative game expertise.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Rhea Writers logo
Rhea Writers
London, United Kingdom
5-10

Rhea Writers is a game writing collective offering narrative design, worldbuilding, and dialogue services. Their team of experienced writers specializes in RPGs, adventure games, and narrative-driven titles. They also offer script editing and story consultation services.

NARRATIVE
GAME DESIGN
Riot Audio logo
Riot Audio
London, United Kingdom
10-20

Riot Audio is a UK-based game audio studio specializing in sound design, music production, and voice direction for indie and AAA games.

AUDIO
Sharkmob logo
Sharkmob
Malmö, Sweden
201-500

AAA game development studio based in Malmö, Sweden. Known for developing Exoborne and featuring talent from DICE, Ubisoft, and IO Interactive. Offers co-development services for major publishers.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
FULL PRODUCTION
Skyhook Games QA logo
Skyhook Games QA
Brighton, United Kingdom
20-50

Skyhook Games offers QA outsourcing services for game developers, providing comprehensive testing across all platforms with flexible engagement models.

QA TESTING
Sloclap logo
Sloclap
Paris, France
51-100

French studio known for Absolver and Sifu. Specialists in martial arts action games with innovative combat systems.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Smile More Productions logo
Smile More Productions
London, United Kingdom
10-20

Smile More Productions is a UK-based narrative design co-development studio delivering AAA-quality narrative design content including story, dialogue, and world-building.

NARRATIVE
GAME DESIGN
Spiders logo
Spiders
Paris, France
51-100

French RPG developer known for Greedfall and Steelrising. Specialists in AA action RPGs with unique settings and gameplay.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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Starloop Studios logo
Starloop Studios
Valencia, Spain
500-1000

Starloop Studios, part of Magic Media Group, has been providing clients with game development, video production, VFX, art, animation, and cybersecurity services since 2011. With 500+ specialists, their portfolio consists of over 300 games on PC, mobile, console, and VR/AR platforms. They offer 2D and 3D art, game design, porting, and live operations with localization expertise.

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ANIMATION
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Storm in a Teacup logo
Storm in a Teacup
Rome, Italy
11-50

Italian indie studio known for Close to the Sun and Remothered. Specialists in horror and narrative-driven games.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Sumo Digital
Sheffield, United Kingdom
1000+

Sumo Digital is a UK-based studio with 1,000+ specialists offering full-cycle development, co-development, concept art, engineering, and porting services. Notable projects include Forza Horizon series, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Hogwarts Legacy contributions, and Team Sonic Racing.

PROGRAMMING
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Sumo Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
201-500

Part of Sumo Digital group, UK studio with extensive experience in racing games, action titles, and work-for-hire development.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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Synthesis International logo
Synthesis International
Milan, Italy
100-200

Synthesis International provides game localization services in 50+ languages, offering translation, voice-over, and LQA for games of all sizes.

LOCALIZATION
AUDIO
QA TESTING
Tag Games logo
Tag Games
Dundee, United Kingdom
50-100

Tag Games is an independent games studio developing social mobile products for international clients such as EA, Square Enix, Namco Bandai, and Ubisoft. Based in Scotland.

PROGRAMMING
ART 2D
GAME DESIGN
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Talespinners logo
Talespinners
Paris, France
10-20

Talespinners is a narrative design and game writing studio specializing in interactive storytelling. They offer script writing, character development, branching narrative design, and lore creation. Their writers have contributed to titles like Life is Strange, Assassin's Creed, and Detroit: Become Human.

NARRATIVE
GAME DESIGN
LOCALIZATION
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Testronic
London, United Kingdom
500-1000

Testronic is a UK-based QA company with over 25 years of experience providing award-winning services to game developers and publishers. They are experts at ensuring titles pass Sony TRC, Microsoft XR, and Nintendo Lotcheck on the first attempt. They offer FQA, compatibility testing, localization, and LQA services. Clients include Square Enix, Nintendo, SEGA, and Bandai Namco.

QA TESTING
LOCALIZATION
The Audio Guys logo
The Audio Guys
London, United Kingdom
10-20

The Audio Guys is an award-winning audio outsource company providing complete audio solutions to game developers. Over 40 years combined experience with 150+ titles under their belts.

AUDIO
Tripledot Studios logo
Tripledot Studios
London, United Kingdom
101-200

London-based mobile game studio working on multiple titles simultaneously. Expertise in casual and mid-core mobile games with live operations.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
Vicarious PR logo
Vicarious PR
Brighton, United Kingdom
10-20

Vicarious PR is a games-focused PR and marketing agency working with indie developers and AA studios. They offer press outreach, influencer marketing, event coordination, and community management. Clients include Devolver Digital, Raw Fury, and Annapurna Interactive.

MARKETING
Whimsy Games logo
Whimsy Games
London, United Kingdom
50-100

Whimsy Games is a game development studio founded in 2016 with offices in the UK and Ukraine. They specialize in mobile development, PC projects, and console games for PlayStation and Xbox. They offer full development cycle including post-release support, and have experience with NFT and blockchain games. Notable projects include Wild Rage and Legends of Egypt.

PROGRAMMING
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WN Media Group logo
WN Media Group
London, United Kingdom
50-100

A media company with game development and publishing capabilities. They offer development services, publishing support, and media coverage for games.

PROGRAMMING
MARKETING
FULL PRODUCTION
Work With Indies logo
Work With Indies
London, United Kingdom
5-10

Work With Indies is a platform connecting indie game developers with co-development partners, helping studios find the right collaborators for their projects.

GAME DESIGN
PROGRAMMING
YAGER logo
YAGER
Berlin, Germany
101-200

Berlin-based developer known for Spec Ops: The Line. Offers co-development and full production services for narrative-driven shooters.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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