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Game Outsourcing for Game Startups

Flexible outsourcing options for game development startups building their first title. Browse verified studios that understand your needs.

43 studios

Why These Studios Work for Game Startups

MVP development
Prototype specialists
Agile workflows
Cost-effective

Tips for Game Startups

1

Focus on studios that understand MVP development and iterative approaches.

2

Look for flexible payment terms that align with your funding stage.

3

Consider studios that can grow with you as your project scales.

4

Prioritize clear communication and quick iteration cycles over polish.

Studios for Game Startups

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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
ART 2D
+1
Rogue Goliath Studios logo
Rogue Goliath Studios
Austin, United States
11-50

Professional game development consulting services including game design, 3D modeling, animation, and programming expertise.

GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
ANIMATION
+1
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
ANIMATION
+1
Lienzo logo
Lienzo
Chihuahua, Mexico
11-50

Mexican studio known for Mulaka and Hunter's Arena. Creates games inspired by Mexican indigenous culture and mythology.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
+1
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
ART 3D
+1
Lobah logo
Lobah
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11-50

Fast-rising Saudi indie studio that secured significant funding from the Saudi Social Development Bank. Creates innovative games for global markets.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
Wizards Productions logo
Wizards Productions
Amman, Jordan
11-50

Jordan-based studio with experience developing free-to-play MMO and social games for the Arab world since 2008.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
Digital Arrow logo
Digital Arrow
Belgrade, Serbia
11-50

Eastern European outsourcing and game development company producing games for PC, mobile, and web platforms.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
JoyMasher logo
JoyMasher
São Paulo, Brazil
11-50

Brazilian studio known for Blazing Chrome and Oniken. Specialists in retro-style action games with pixel art and chiptune audio.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
Khosouf Studio logo
Khosouf Studio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11-50

UAE-based studio specializing in VR, PlayStation 5, Steam and Xbox game development. Over 10 years of experience in console and VR game production.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
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
ART 3D
+1
Sabotage Studio logo
Sabotage Studio
Quebec City, Canada
11-50

Quebec City studio known for The Messenger and Sea of Stars. Experts in retro-inspired pixel art games with modern gameplay.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
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
ART 3D
+1
Altwolf Software logo
Altwolf Software
Minsk, Belarus
11-50

Game development and outsourcing company from Minsk, Belarus offering full-cycle game development services.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Chaos Theory Games logo
Chaos Theory Games
Sydney, Australia
11-50

Sydney-based for-purpose game developer creating impactful environmental games, games for change, and serious games for clients worldwide.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Fox3D Consulting logo
Fox3D Consulting
Warsaw, Poland
11-50

CG and game art consulting with 16 years of experience. Helps game companies find effective solutions to production and pipeline challenges.

ART 3D
ART 2D
ANIMATION
Ingenious Studios logo
Ingenious Studios
Belgrade, Serbia
11-50

Serbian studio providing Unity game development and game art services from concept to launch and maintenance.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
LKA logo
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
ART 3D
+1
UMX Studio logo
UMX Studio
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11-50

One of the most recognized Saudi mobile game studios with over 50M downloads. Specializes in creating engaging mobile experiences for global audiences.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
+1
Bromio logo
Bromio
Bogotá, Colombia
11-50

Colombian studio known for Super Kickers League. Specializes in arcade-style sports games and multiplayer experiences.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
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
Batovi Games logo
Batovi Games
Montevideo, Uruguay
11-50

Uruguayan studio known for Pixel Cup Soccer. Specializes in retro-styled sports games and mobile experiences.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
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
Kylyk Games logo
Kylyk Games
Bangkok, Thailand
11-50

Thai game development studio creating innovative mobile and PC games. Part of Thailand's growing game development ecosystem.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
Semaphore logo
Semaphore
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11-50

Veteran Saudi game development company in Riyadh specializing in games, VR, and simulation solutions for training and enterprise sectors.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
AbleGamers logo
AbleGamers
Charles Town, United States
11-50

Leading accessibility consulting organization offering playtesting with Player Panels and accessibility-focused UX research. Provides APRE and APLAY evaluations.

QA TESTING
UI UX
GAME DESIGN
ACE logo
ACE
Santiago, Chile
11-50

Chilean studio known for Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages. Creates unique, surreal games with distinctive art styles.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 3D
Game Cooks logo
Game Cooks
Beirut, Lebanon
11-50

Beirut-based mobile game development studio whose memory game Deja Vu hit #1 globally. Creates engaging mobile games with regional expertise.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
Mighty Plus logo
Mighty Plus
Minsk, Belarus
11-50

Minsk-based mobile game development studio with extensive experience in game design, art, and coding.

PROGRAMMING
GAME DESIGN
ART 2D
Nine66 logo
Nine66
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11-50

Saudi publisher focused on games for and from Arabic markets. Connects the game community and promotes growth through infrastructure and skills development.

MARKETING
LOCALIZATION
FULL PRODUCTION
Super Spline Studios logo
Super Spline Studios
Toronto, Canada
11-50

Remote animation department offering animation services for games. Provides flexible, high-quality character and creature animation.

ANIMATION
Volmi Games logo
Volmi Games
Kyiv, Ukraine
11-50

Ukrainian game art outsourcing studio providing services for indie and AA developers worldwide. Specializes in stylized and realistic art.

ART 2D
ART 3D
ANIMATION
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
Keewano logo
Keewano
San Francisco, United States
11-50

Next-generation AI analytics platform for games. LLM-powered analytics with 600× faster and 100× more efficient data access.

GAME DESIGN
RocketRide Games logo
RocketRide Games
San Francisco, United States
1-10

Boutique video game consulting agency helping with business development, product management, creative direction, production and publishing.

GAME DESIGN
MARKETING
The Powell Group logo
The Powell Group
Los Angeles, United States
11-50

Nearly three decades of video game consulting experience. Business development, licensing, and publishing support connecting teams with publishers and investors.

MARKETING
GAME DESIGN
23 Studios logo
23 Studios
Istanbul, Turkey
11-50

Turkish and Arabic game localization studio specializing in translation, voice-over, and culturalization for MENA markets.

LOCALIZATION
AUDIO
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
Sonamine logo
Sonamine
San Francisco, United States
11-50

Specialized LiveOps service provider that can supplement internal live ops staff or fully outsource live operations functions for games.

GAME DESIGN
MARKETING
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
Adrian Crook & Associates logo
Adrian Crook & Associates
Vancouver, Canada
1-10

F2P game design consultancy with 16+ years experience and 300+ clients. Specializes in freemium design, economy balancing, and monetization strategy.

GAME DESIGN
EON8 logo
EON8
New York, United States
11-50

Leading Discord moderation service agency with experience in administering Web3 and gaming communities. Experienced moderators and community strategies.

MARKETING
Game Economist Consulting logo
Game Economist Consulting
San Francisco, United States
1-10

Expert game economy design, analytics, and consulting for mobile, HD, and blockchain games. Helps studios optimize monetization and player engagement.

GAME DESIGN

FAQ: Outsourcing for Game Startups

Should game startups build in-house or outsource?

Most successful game startups use a hybrid model: small core team for design and direction, outsourcing for specialized work like art, audio, and QA.

How do startups manage outsourcing with limited budgets?

Start small with a test project, use milestone payments to manage cash flow, consider equity arrangements with trusted partners, and prioritize areas where you lack expertise.

What should be in an MVP to pitch to investors?

Focus on core gameplay feel, a vertical slice showing your vision, and enough content to demonstrate player engagement. Outsource polish work after securing funding.

How do startups find reliable outsourcing partners?

Start with small test projects, check references from other indie developers, look for studios experienced with startups, and use platforms like this one to vet partners.

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