# Top 50 Game Development Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded game development startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $925M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/game-development-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Kepler Interactive** Kepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kepler-interactive) Kepler Interactive is a global video game publisher and creative studio based in London, England, with a secondary office in Singapore. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$127M** last round Nov 2024
- 2 [**Build A Rocket Boy** Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/build-a-rocket-boy) Build A Rocket Boy is an independent game development studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2016 by Leslie Benzies, a veteran of the gaming industry. *Founded* 2016 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$110M** last round Jan 2024
- 3 [**Omeda Studios** Omeda Studios is an England-based game development studio that develops and publishes shooting games for PCs and consoles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omeda-studios) Omeda Studios is an England-based game development studio that develops and publishes shooting games for PCs and consoles. *Founded* 2020 Northwood, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Nov 2024
- 4 [**Game Insight** Game Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and social-network games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/game-insight) Game Insight is a leading video game developer and publisher based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in free-to-play mobile and social-network games. *Founded* 2009 Vilnius, Lithuania **$50M** last round Feb 2013
- 5 [**Shiro Games** Shiro Games is an independent video game development studio located in Bordeaux, France, founded in 2012 by Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiro-games) Shiro Games is an independent video game development studio located in Bordeaux, France, founded in 2012 by Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse. *Founded* 2012 Bordeaux, France **$49M** last round Oct 2022
- 6 [**Small Giant Games** Small Giant Games is an independent game development company based in Helsinki, Finland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/small-giant-games) Small Giant Games is an independent game development company based in Helsinki, Finland. *Founded* 2013 Helsinki, Finland **$45M** last round Feb 2018
- 7 [**Million Victories** Million Victories is a mobile game development studio based in France, founded in 2017 by Benoit Ducrest and Celine Allary.](https://millionrounds.com/company/million-victories) Million Victories is a mobile game development studio based in France, founded in 2017 by Benoit Ducrest and Celine Allary. *Founded* 2017 Lyon, France **$41M** last round Jul 2025
- 8 [**Moralis** Moralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moralis) Moralis is a developer of a web3 development platform for developers to build and launch apps, games, and NFTs cross-chain. *Founded* 2021 Sweden **$40M** last round May 2022
- 9 [**Redhill Games** Redhill Games is a multinational co-development game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Milos Jerabek, Matias Myllyrinne, a](https://millionrounds.com/company/redhill-games) Redhill Games is a multinational co-development game studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Milos Jerabek, Matias Myllyrinne, a *Founded* 2018 Helsingfors, Finland **$30M** last round Feb 2021
- 10 [**Lighthouse Games** Lighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lighthouse-games) Lighthouse Games is a AAA game development studio located in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2023 Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Dec 2025
- 11 [**Two Desperados** Two Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/two-desperados) Two Desperados is a computer software company that specializes in the fields of mobile game development, casual games and technology. *Founded* 2010 Belgrade / Hybrid, Serbia **$20M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Mainframe Industries** Mainframe Industries is an independent, venture-backed game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional teams in Reykjavík and Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mainframe-industries) Mainframe Industries is an independent, venture-backed game developer based in Helsinki, Finland, with additional teams in Reykjavík and Paris. *Founded* 2019 Helsinki, Finland **$20M** last round Nov 2021
- 13 [**Steel City Interactive** Steel City Interactive (SCI) is an independent video game development studio based in Sheffield, England, founded in January 2020 by brothers Ash, Asif, and Asad Habib.](https://millionrounds.com/company/steel-city-interactive) Steel City Interactive (SCI) is an independent video game development studio based in Sheffield, England, founded in January 2020 by brothers Ash, Asif, and Asad Habib. *Founded* 2020 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$19M** last round May 2024
- 14 [**Just Wont Die** Just Won’t Die is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, UK, founded by a team with a rich history in the gaming industry, including experience from Jagex.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-wont-die) Just Won’t Die is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, UK, founded by a team with a rich history in the gaming industry, including experience from Jagex. *Founded* 2019 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Aug 2022
- 15 [**Kobojo** Kobojo is a French video game developer and distributor founded in 2008, with its headquarters in Paris and a development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kobojo) Kobojo is a French video game developer and distributor founded in 2008, with its headquarters in Paris and a development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland. *Founded* 2008 Paris, France **$15M** last round May 2015
- 16 [**welevel** welevel is a game development studio based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2021 by Christian Heimerl.](https://millionrounds.com/company/welevel) welevel is a game development studio based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2021 by Christian Heimerl. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$14M** last round May 2026
- 17 [**Amplitude Studios** Amplitude Studios is a French video game development studio based in Paris, founded in January 2011 by former Ubisoft employees Mathieu Girard and Romain de Wau](https://millionrounds.com/company/amplitude-studios) Amplitude Studios is a French video game development studio based in Paris, founded in January 2011 by former Ubisoft employees Mathieu Girard and Romain de Wau *Founded* 2011 Paris, France **$14M** last round May 2025
- 18 [**Mundfish** Mundfish is a private video game development studio founded in 2017, originally based in Moscow and now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mundfish) Mundfish is a private video game development studio founded in 2017, originally based in Moscow and now headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. *Founded* 2017 Paphos, Cyprus **$13M** last round Jan 2021
- 19 [**TreesPlease Games** TreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/treesplease-games) TreesPlease Games is a video game development studio based in Brighton, United Kingdom, with operations linked to London. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2023
- 20 [**Lava Labs** Lava Labs is a game development studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lava-labs) Lava Labs is a game development studio. *Founded* 2019 Nottingham, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Mar 2022
- 21 [**Cometh** Cometh is a game development studio that creates blockchain games that can seamlessly connect with DeFi protocols.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cometh) Cometh is a game development studio that creates blockchain games that can seamlessly connect with DeFi protocols. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$10M** last round May 2022
- 22 [**New Tales** New Tales is an independent video game publisher and developer based in Versailles, France, founded in 2022 by industry veterans including Cédric Maréchal, Beno](https://millionrounds.com/company/new-tales) New Tales is an independent video game publisher and developer based in Versailles, France, founded in 2022 by industry veterans including Cédric Maréchal, Beno *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$9.1M** last round Jun 2024
- 23 [**1939 Games** 1939 Games is an independent game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by brothers Ívar and Guðmundur Kristjánsson.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1939-games) 1939 Games is an independent game development studio based in Reykjavík, Iceland, founded in 2015 by brothers Ívar and Guðmundur Kristjánsson. *Founded* 2015 Reykjavik, Iceland **$8.9M** last round Sept 2021
- 24 [**XR Games** XR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xr-games) XR Games is a game development studio located in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2017 by Bobby Thandi. *Founded* 2017 Leeds, United Kingdom **$8.9M** last round Jul 2022
- 25 [**Overmind** Overmind is a game development and analytics studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overmind) Overmind is a game development and analytics studio. *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$8.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 26 [**Modl.ai** modl.ai is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in AI-driven tools for game development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modl-ai) modl.ai is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in AI-driven tools for game development. *Founded* 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark **$8.4M** last round Nov 2022
- 27 [**Supermassive Games** Supermassive Games is an independent game development studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supermassive-games) Supermassive Games is an independent game development studio. *Founded* 2007 Guildford, United Kingdom **$8.3M** last round Mar 2021
- 28 [**Kek Entertainment** KEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kek-entertainment) KEK Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2021 by former Pixonic executives Georgy Egorov and Oleg Poroshin. *Founded* 2021 Limassol, Cyprus **$8.0M** last round Nov 2023
- 29 [**Didimo** Didimo is a technology company founded in 2016 by Veronica Costa Orvalho.](https://millionrounds.com/company/didimo) Didimo is a technology company founded in 2016 by Veronica Costa Orvalho. *Founded* 2016 Matosinhos, Portugal **$7.2M** last round Oct 2022
- 30 [**110 Industries** 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/110-industries) 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music. *Founded* 2017 Tolochenaz, Switzerland **$7.0M** last round May 2022
- 31 [**Blue Scarab Entertainment** Blue Scarab Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Stockholm, founded in 2020 by industry veterans Colin Cragg and Enno Rehling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-scarab-entertainment) Blue Scarab Entertainment is an independent video game development studio based in Stockholm, founded in 2020 by industry veterans Colin Cragg and Enno Rehling. *Founded* - Stockholm, Sweden **$7.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 32 [**BetaDwarf** BetaDwarf Entertainment is a Danish independent video game development studio based in Copenhagen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/betadwarf) BetaDwarf Entertainment is a Danish independent video game development studio based in Copenhagen. *Founded* 2011 Copenhagen, Denmark **$6.6M** last round Jul 2025
- 33 [**Magicave** Magicave is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2021, operating fully remote with a global team.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magicave) Magicave is a UK-based game development studio founded in 2021, operating fully remote with a global team. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Jul 2022
- 34 [**MAG Interactive** MAG Interactive is a Sweden-based mobile game and app development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mag-interactive) MAG Interactive is a Sweden-based mobile game and app development company. *Founded* 2010 Stockholm, Sweden **$6.0M** last round Nov 2013
- 35 [**Original Games** Original Games is a mobile game development company founded in 2019, focused on creating casual games that are both relaxing and rewarding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/original-games) Original Games is a mobile game development company founded in 2019, focused on creating casual games that are both relaxing and rewarding. *Founded* 2019 Lisbon, Estonia **$6.0M** last round Oct 2021
- 36 [**DarkWorks** Darkworks S.A.](https://millionrounds.com/company/darkworks) Darkworks S.A. *Founded* 1997 Paris, France **$5.4M** last round Feb 2010
- 37 [**Spectarium** Spectarium is a remote-first game development company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2019 by veterans from major gaming companies like EA and Epic Games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spectarium) Spectarium is a remote-first game development company based in Oulu, Finland, founded in 2019 by veterans from major gaming companies like EA and Epic Games. *Founded* 2019 Oulu, Finland **$5.3M** last round Apr 2025
- 38 [**Invincibles Studio** Invincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invincibles-studio) Invincibles Studio is an independent games development studio based in Preston, North West England, founded in 2004. *Founded* 2004 Preston, United Kingdom **$5.1M** last round Mar 2023
- 39 [**Lightneer** Lightneer was a mobile game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2015 by former Rovio employees.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightneer) Lightneer was a mobile game development studio based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2015 by former Rovio employees. *Founded* 2015 Helsinki, Finland **$5.0M** last round Aug 2017
- 40 [**Alliance Games** Alliance Games is a Stockholm-based Web3 gaming infrastructure company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alliance-games) Alliance Games is a Stockholm-based Web3 gaming infrastructure company founded in 2024. *Founded* - Bad Oldesloe, Germany **$5.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 41 [**Flowit** game changing - simple and intuitive AI-assisted holistic employee development in real-time for all organizations, employees and HR theories](https://millionrounds.com/company/flowit) game changing - simple and intuitive AI-assisted holistic employee development in real-time for all organizations, employees and HR theories *Founded* 2020 Switzerland **$4.7M** last round Aug 2024
- 42 [**Bitmagic** Bitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitmagic) Bitmagic is an AI-first game development company based in Helsinki, Finland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. *Founded* 2021 Helsinki, Finland **$4.3M** last round Jul 2024
- 43 [**The Breach Studios** The Breach Studios is a full-cycle video game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from major gaming compa](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-breach-studios) The Breach Studios is a full-cycle video game development studio based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2018 by experienced professionals from major gaming compa *Founded* 2018 Barcelona, Spain **$4.2M** last round Sept 2021
- 44 [**Iconic.AI** Iconic AI is an AAA games studio AI-driven game development](https://millionrounds.com/company/iconic-ai) Iconic AI is an AAA games studio AI-driven game development *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 45 [**Legendary Play** Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/legendary-play) Legendary Play is a mobile game development studio based in Berlin, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Berlin, Germany **$4.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 46 [**World Makers** World Makers is an independent game development studio based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/world-makers) World Makers is an independent game development studio based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Apr 2023
- 47 [**Iron Games** Iron Games is a mobile gaming company based in London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iron-games) Iron Games is a mobile gaming company based in London, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 48 [**Edge Case Games** Edge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-case-games) Edge Case Games was a game development studio based in Guildford, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2014 Guildford, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Nov 2015
- 49 [**Studio42** Studio42 is a game development studio based in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 2024 by former developers from Belka.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studio42) Studio42 is a game development studio based in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 2024 by former developers from Belka. *Founded* - Nicosia, Cyprus **$3.6M** last round May 2025
- 50 [**DreamFuel Games** DreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dreamfuel-games) DreamFuel Games is a Dutch game studio located in Amsterdam, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$3.5M** last round Aug 2022

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