Top California Gaming Startups (261)

Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world. Not super fun games. Not SUPER DUPER fun games. We mean the MOST fun games. In fact, our game MARVEL SNAP has earned multiple Mobile Game of the Year Awards (Game Awards, DICE), Best Strategy Game (IGN), and the...

Here at Spellbrush, we're passionate about making a good anime game. We also happen to be the world's leading generative AI studio — we're the team behind niji・journey. We are currently investigating how AI can be used to help human artists perform masterpieces in the most complex medium of our times: videogames. Our games are characterized by a no-compromise approach to well-balanced gameplay...

We are #CoDev studio experts at production management. Devoted Studios is led by @Ninel Anderson and has a headquarter in LA. We specialize in: ? Game development services; ? Unreal Engine & Unity engineering; ? Cross-platform porting; ? Art development (concepts, 3D, animation, mocap, scanning & scan clean-ups, lighting, tech art & integration); ? Cinematics services. Our team has over 1400+ talents across teams...

Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has...

Saga is recognized as one of the best developer ecosystems in crypto, and probably the best in web3 gaming. Its mission is to help creators unblock themselves and build where blockspace is at its most plentiful and simple. Saga dismantled then rebuilt mainframes in a new way to create the developer environment of the future.

We're Singularity 6! We’re a game development team based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences. With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an...

Since its launch in 2016, Jackpot.com has become a world leader in the online lottery sector, with the goal of fundamentally changing the lottery experience through innovation and variety. Besides offering players the opportunity to bet on the outcomes of the world’s biggest lotteries, Jackpot.com offers an enriched gaming experience through casino games, scratchcards, and instant win games. In the US,...

Branch Technologies was founded in 2020 under the visionary leadership of Dayton Mills. Our mission at Branch is to inspire and enrich people around the world by seeding worlds where dreams take root and thrive, sparking joy, wonder, and delight through unforgettable entertainment. Branch Technologies was founded in 2020 under the visionary leadership of Dayton Mills. Our mission at Branch is...

Strategize, battle, and play your favorite video games, board games, or tabletop RPGs — now with mind-blowing 3D graphics that mix with your surroundings, right on your table. Tilt Five® is the first and only augmented reality (AR) system that uses an innovative projection technology to connect you and your friends to the games you love – in-person or online!...

Gamebreaking Studios specializes deeply in building online games. Our core competencies are engineering co-development/work-for-hire and build pipelines for games (see bespokeci.dev).

Founded in 2002, we are Turtle Rock Studios, a multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open, collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb. Our past projects consist of AAA Competitive / Co-Op shooters: Left4Dead and Evolve. We're gamers who believe in iteration, so we...

Daybreak Games is a leading global publisher and developer of multiplayer online games best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including the original standalone battle royale game, H1Z1®, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2 and DC Universe™ Online. Daybreak also publishes The Lord of the Rings Online™ and Dungeons & Dragons Online® for Standing Stone Games. Daybreak Games is privately owned by...

Com2uS is a leading developer and publisher of mobile games that span across all genres. Our mission is simple. We thrive to create games with a level of depth and engagement rarely experienced on mobile platforms. Our dedication to building a robust gaming community through active engagement with our players has made this possible. Established in 1998 and headquartered in...

i3D.net is a global operating high performance hosting provider. We are specialized in global game hosting for publishers and developers. With i3D.net's own low-latency network and global coverage we also offer solutions for Enterprises and IT Service providers.

Nex is helping families reconnect with the joy of movement through fun, social, and interactive content that’s accessible to all ages. Its award-winning Nex Playground console, launched in December 2023, uses cutting-edge AI, mobile and vision technologies to merge digital and physical worlds, immersing players in the experience using their natural body movement. Nex Playground games range from original sports...

Welcome to the Weekend. Headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco, we're redefining game night through voice AI games. With family-favorites like Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, & Song Quiz, plus cutting-edge generative AI games like Wit’s End & 20 Questions, there’s something for everyone. Follow us to stay up to date on what we're building, and how to join us.

SUBPAC is revolutionizing how sound is experienced. Our personal Tactile Audio Systems allow users to be physically immersed in sound, providing a deeper connection to music, games, VR and other media. SUBPAC is a company devoted to the development of disruptive audio technology, delivered to the masses via the grassroots. We are made up of a cross-disciplinary team of engineers,...

Established in 2019, 31st Union is a San Francisco Bay Area studio formed with a common purpose of crafting highly engaging entertainment and a commitment to putting fans first. We are an association of diverse game makers driven by a passion for our art and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build games that thrill players everywhere. We cherish...

Tentworks Interactive is a video game company operating in multiple countries, holding an Indian license and headquartered in Bangalore. We aim to create interactive tycoon games to a vast audience with purpose to bring about a sense of challenge and accomplishment. Our projects are driven by a passionate and creative team. Contact us for development, work-for-hire, or publishing inquiries. We are...

thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the...