# Top 50 Game Development Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded game development startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $3.6B combined.

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

- 1 [**Dream Games** Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dream-games) Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games. *Founded* 2019 Istanbul, Türkiye **$1.3B** last round May 2025
- 2 [**Voodoo** Voodoo is a prominent French tech company based in Paris, specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games and apps for a global audience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voodoo) Voodoo is a prominent French tech company based in Paris, specializing in the development and publishing of mobile games and apps for a global audience. *Founded* 2013 Paris, India **$517M** last round Aug 2021
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**1047 Games** 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1047-games) 1047 Games is a video game development studio based in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. *Founded* 2016 Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, United States **$100M** last round Sept 2021
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**TaleMonster Games** TaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/talemonster-games) TaleMonster Games is a mobile game development studio based in Istanbul, founded in 2024 by a team of veterans from Peak Games. *Founded* 2024 Istanbul, Türkiye **$60M** last round Dec 2025
- 8 [**Archosaur Games (Zulong Entertainment)** Archosaur Games is a mobile game development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archosaur-games-zulong-entertainment) Archosaur Games is a mobile game development company. *Founded* 2014 Beijing **$59M** last round May 2021
- 9 [**Shinezone** Shinezone specializes in the in-house development and publication of web and mobile games for global markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shinezone) Shinezone specializes in the in-house development and publication of web and mobile games for global markets. *Founded* 2011 上海市浦东新区, China **$58M** last round Feb 2017
- 10 [**The Believer Company** The Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-believer-company) The Believer Company is a global game development studio founded in March 2023 by former Riot Games executives. *Founded* 2023 Los Angeles, United States **$55M** last round Mar 2023
- 11 [**Survios** Survios is a prominent game development studio and publisher based in Marina Del Rey, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/survios) Survios is a prominent game development studio and publisher based in Marina Del Rey, California. *Founded* 2013 Marina del Rey, United States **$54M** last round Dec 2016
- 12 [**Super Evil Mega Corp** Super Evil Megacorp is an independent game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by industry veterans from companies like Rockstar](https://millionrounds.com/company/super-evil-megacorp) Super Evil Megacorp is an independent game development studio based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by industry veterans from companies like Rockstar *Founded* 2012 San Mateo, United States **$53M** last round Nov 2019
- 13 [**Theorycraft Games** Theorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve.](https://millionrounds.com/company/theorycraft-games) Theorycraft Games is an independent game development studio founded in December 2020 by industry veterans from Blizzard, Riot, Bungie, and Valve. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2022
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**Red 5 Studios** Red 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E.](https://millionrounds.com/company/red-5-studios) Red 5 Studios was an American video game development company founded in 2005-2006 by former Blizzard Entertainment employees, including Mark E. *Founded* 2006 Irvine, United States **$42M** last round Mar 2010
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**HAEGIN** HAEGIN Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/haegin) HAEGIN Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2017 South Korea **$39M** last round May 2022
- 21 [**Kong Studios, Inc.** Kong Studios, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kong-studios-inc) Kong Studios, Inc. *Founded* 2013 Los Angeles, United States **$39M** last round Jul 2025
- 22 [**Gardens Interactive** Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gardens-interactive) Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**Happy Elements** Happy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/happy-elements) Happy Elements is a game developer and publisher based in Beijing, established in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Beijing, China **$35M** last round Oct 2011
- 24 [**Distinct Possibility Studios** Distinct Possibility Studios is an independent game development studio founded in 2025 by experienced professionals known for their work on major MMOs and shoot](https://millionrounds.com/company/distinct-possibility-studios) Distinct Possibility Studios is an independent game development studio founded in 2025 by experienced professionals known for their work on major MMOs and shoot *Founded* - Del Mar, United States **$31M** last round Jul 2025
- 25 [**Singularity 6** Singularity 6 is a game development studio dedicated to the idea that games can create deeper, more meaningful experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/singularity-6) Singularity 6 is a game development studio dedicated to the idea that games can create deeper, more meaningful experiences. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$30M** last round Jul 2021
- 26 [**Heynext** Heynext is a game development organization that integrates mobile gaming firms into a close-knit, collaborative environment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heynext) Heynext is a game development organization that integrates mobile gaming firms into a close-knit, collaborative environment. *Founded* - Samoa, United States **$30M** last round Jul 2023
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**GameLogic** Gamelogic is a software development house that makes tools and software for game developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamelogic) Gamelogic is a software development house that makes tools and software for game developers. *Founded* 2013 Santiago, United States **$29M** last round Aug 2008
- 29 [**Series Entertainment** Series Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Rocklin, CA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/series-entertainment) Series Entertainment is a game development company founded in 2023 and based in San Francisco, with an additional office in Rocklin, CA. *Founded* 2023 San Francisco, United States **$28M** last round Aug 2024
- 30 [**Meteor Entertainment** Meteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meteor-entertainment) Meteor Entertainment is a video game publisher and developer founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 Seattle, United States **$28M** last round Oct 2012
- 31 [**Playable Worlds** Playable Worlds is a game development company based in San Marcos, California, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playable-worlds) Playable Worlds is a game development company based in San Marcos, California, founded in 2018 by industry veterans Raph Koster and Eric Goldberg. *Founded* 2019 San Marcos, United States **$28M** last round Apr 2022
- 32 [**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
- 33 [**Bonfire Studios** Bonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonfire-studios) Bonfire Studios is an independent game development company located in Irvine, California. *Founded* 2016 Irvine, United States **$25M** last round Jan 2025
- 34 [**NYOU** NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nyou) NYOU is a game development company that develops games for recreational purposes. *Founded* 2016 Seocho **$25M** last round Apr 2022
- 35 [**thirdweb** Thirdweb is a full-stack, open-source Web3 development platform that facilitates the creation, deployment, and scaling of decentralized applications (dApps), ga](https://millionrounds.com/company/thirdweb) Thirdweb is a full-stack, open-source Web3 development platform that facilitates the creation, deployment, and scaling of decentralized applications (dApps), ga *Founded* - San Francisco, United States **$24M** last round Aug 2022
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**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
- 38 [**Odyssey Interactive** Odyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odyssey-interactive) Odyssey Interactive is a game development studio based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, founded in 2020 by former Riot Games developers. *Founded* 2020 Waterloo, Canada **$19M** last round Oct 2022
- 39 [**Ruckus Games** Ruckus Games is a veteran-led video game development studio based in Frisco, Texas, established in August 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ruckus-games) Ruckus Games is a veteran-led video game development studio based in Frisco, Texas, established in August 2021. *Founded* 2021 Frisco, United States **$19M** last round Nov 2024
- 40 [**Azra Games** Azra Games is a video game development studio based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2022 by Mark Otero, Sonny Mayugba, and Travis Boudreaux.](https://millionrounds.com/company/azra-games) Azra Games is a video game development studio based in Sacramento, California, founded in 2022 by Mark Otero, Sonny Mayugba, and Travis Boudreaux. *Founded* 2022 Sacramento, United States **$19M** last round Nov 2025
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Xiaoxiang Huyu** Xiaoxiang Huyu is a game development company that provides game-streaming and hosting content from internet celebrities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xiaoxiang-huyu) Xiaoxiang Huyu is a game development company that provides game-streaming and hosting content from internet celebrities. *Founded* - Changchun **$19M** last round Apr 2019
- 43 [**Trendy Entertainment** Trendy Entertainment is a game development studio focused on developing fun and innovative video games across multiple platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trendy-entertainment) Trendy Entertainment is a game development studio focused on developing fun and innovative video games across multiple platforms. *Founded* 2009 United States **$18M** last round Jul 2012
- 44 [**Omni Creator Products** Omni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omni-creator-products) Omni Creator Products Corp (OCP) is a gaming technology company founded in 2021 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. *Founded* 2021 Raleigh, United States **$16M** last round Jun 2022
- 45 [**Xinguang Liumei** Xinguang Liumei is a PC and mobile game development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xinguang-liumei) Xinguang Liumei is a PC and mobile game development company. *Founded* 2016 Hangzhou **$16M** last round Dec 2021
- 46 [**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
- 47 [**UltiZen** Ultizen Games operates as a game development and offshore game outsourcing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ultizen) Ultizen Games operates as a game development and offshore game outsourcing. *Founded* 2005 Shanghai, China **$16M** last round Aug 2010
- 48 [**Harmonix Music Systems** Harmonix Music Systems is a videogame development company that offers Beatles and Rock Band music games in North America and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmonix-music-systems) Harmonix Music Systems is a videogame development company that offers Beatles and Rock Band music games in North America and more. *Founded* 1995 Boston, United States **$15M** last round Sept 2015
- 49 [**SuperGaming** SuperGaming is a game development studio based in Singapore, with a significant presence in Pune, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supergaming) SuperGaming is a game development studio based in Singapore, with a significant presence in Pune, India. *Founded* 2017 Pune, Singapore **$15M** last round Aug 2025
- 50 [**Discovery Bay Games** Discovery Bay is a gaming development company which produces family-oriented and educational games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/discovery-bay-games) Discovery Bay is a gaming development company which produces family-oriented and educational games. *Founded* 2004 Seattle, United States **$15M** last round Aug 2012

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