Game Outsourcing for Game Startups
Flexible outsourcing options for game development startups building their first title. Browse verified studios that understand your needs.
Why These Studios Work for Game Startups
Tips for Game Startups
Focus on studios that understand MVP development and iterative approaches.
Look for flexible payment terms that align with your funding stage.
Consider studios that can grow with you as your project scales.
Prioritize clear communication and quick iteration cycles over polish.
Featured Partners
Premium visibility studios
EXYZ Studio
Art that ships. Creative that sells.
Sofia, Bulgaria · 11-50 people · Founded 2023 · 2D Art, Animation, UI/UX Design · Unreal Engine, Unity
CamperForge
Unreal Engine technical support for other teams
Barcelona, Spain · 1-10 people · Founded 2026 · Programming, Co-Development · Unreal Engine, Custom Engine · Credits: United 1944 -- Technical Director (2023); Killsquad -- Technical Director (2019)
Studios for Game Startups
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Adventure Game Pioneers
York, United Kingdom · 11-50 people · Founded 1990 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity, Custom Engine
Experienced Porting Specialists: PS5 Switch Xbox | Unity UE5 Godot
Dallas, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2002 · Porting, Co-Development, Programming · Godot, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Serbian Multi-Platform Dev
Belgrade, Serbia · 11-50 people · Founded 2010 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity
CG & Art Pipeline Experts
Warsaw, Poland · 11-50 people · Founded 2008 · 3D Art, 2D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Enliven Your Ideas
Mohali, India · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Programming, Game Design, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Guadalajara studio (formerly Larva Game Studios) for full development and co-dev
Guadalajara, Mexico · 11-50 people · Founded 2007 · Full Production, Co-Development, Programming · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game audio for 1,400+ titles. Seoul, since 1999.
Seoul, South Korea · 11-50 people · Founded 1999 · Audio & Sound Design, Localization · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Masters of Interactive Fiction
Rome, Italy · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Narrative & Writing, Game Design, Programming · Unity, Unreal Engine
Full-Stack Game Consulting
Austin, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Game Design, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game development outsourcing & co-dev for f2p casino, casual and mid-core web and mobile games.
San Francisco, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2012 · 2D Art, Programming, Co-Development · Unity · Credits: Ultimate Word Games and Ultimate Mahjong, Microsoft Casual Games; Madden 25 Team Builder and Companion App, EA Sports
Indonesian Game Art & Development
Jakarta, Indonesia · 11-50 people · Founded 2016 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Uruguayan Pixel Sports
Montevideo, Uruguay · 11-50 people · Founded 2008 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity
Mexican Culture in Gaming
Chihuahua, Mexico · 11-50 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unreal Engine, Unity
Azores Innovation
Azores, Portugal · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Evolving Game Marketing
Los Angeles, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2006 · Marketing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Strategic Marketing for Games
Paris, France · 11-50 people · Founded 2003 · Marketing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
20+ Years Launching Hit Games
Los Angeles, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2003 · Marketing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Audio Excellence Since 2003
San Francisco, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2003 · Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Award-Winning Game Audio
London, United Kingdom · 11-50 people · Founded 2010 · Audio & Sound Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Veteran Game Consultants
Los Angeles, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 1995 · Marketing, Game Design
Strategic Game Marketing
New York, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2010 · Marketing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Surreal Game Creators
Santiago, Chile · 11-50 people · Founded 2002 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unreal Engine
UAE Console & VR Development
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 11-50 people · Founded 2013 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unreal Engine, Unity
Games, Software and AI Development; 2D/3D Art and Animations for Games; iGaming
Bratislava, Slovakia · 11-50 people · Founded 2010 · 2D Art, Programming, QA Testing · Custom Engine, Unity, Unreal Engine
Art That Powers Your Games
Istanbul, Turkey · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game development, co-development, art, and technology for AAA, AA, indie, and mobile games.
Florianopolis, Brazil · 11-50 people · Founded 2023 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
Games for Change
Sydney, Australia · 11-50 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Brazilian Retro Gaming
São Paulo, Brazil · 11-50 people · Founded 2012 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Custom Engine
Retro-Modern Excellence
Quebec City, Canada · 11-50 people · Founded 2016 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity
Italian Horror Specialists
Rome, Italy · 11-50 people · Founded 2013 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unreal Engine
Belarus Game Outsourcing
Minsk, Belarus · 11-50 people · Founded 2014 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Concept Art Excellence
Paris, France · 11-50 people · Founded 2014 · 2D Art, UI/UX Design, Game Design · Unreal Engine, Unity
Full-Cycle Audio Production
Kyiv, Ukraine · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Audio & Sound Design, 2D Art, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game Accessibility Leaders
Charles Town, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2004 · QA Testing, UI/UX Design, Game Design
Indie Porting Specialists
Lisbon, Portugal · 11-50 people · Founded 2009 · Programming, Porting · Custom Engine
Console Porting Specialists
Barcelona, Spain · 11-50 people · Founded 2016 · Programming, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Making Marketing Magic
Sydney, Australia · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Marketing, 2D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Localization by Game Developers, for Game Developers
Stockholm, Sweden · 11-50 people · Founded 2013 · Localization, QA Testing · Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
Casual Game Art Excellence
Kyiv, Ukraine · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation · Unity
Game Audio Systems Specialists
Toronto, Canada · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · Audio & Sound Design, Programming · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
Sacramento Unity studio for full-cycle mobile, PC, VR and AR game development
Sacramento, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Full Production, Programming, Co-Development · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game Development Outsourcing
San Francisco, United States · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Programming, Game Design, Full Production · Unity, Unreal Engine
Colombian Arcade Gaming
Bogotá, Colombia · 11-50 people · Founded 2015 · Programming, Game Design, 3D Art · Unity
French Art Excellence
Lyon, France · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · 2D Art, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Saudi Mobile Game Leaders
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 11-50 people · Founded 2014 · Programming, Game Design, 2D Art · Unity
Cebu studio for Unity development, game reskins, playable ads and art outsourcing
Cebu City, Philippines · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · Programming, 2D Art, 3D Art · Unity, Unreal Engine
Game Narrative Development
Moscow, Russia · 11-50 people · Founded 2017 · Narrative & Writing, Game Design, Programming · Unity, Unreal Engine
Narrative Consultation for Games
Montreal, Canada · 11-50 people · Founded 2018 · Narrative & Writing, Game Design · Unity, Unreal Engine, Custom Engine
FAQ: Outsourcing for Game Startups
Most successful game startups use a hybrid model: small core team for design and direction, outsourcing for specialized work like art, audio, and QA.
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.
Focus on core gameplay feel, a vertical slice showing your vision, and enough content to demonstrate player engagement. Outsource polish work after securing funding.
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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