Computer Games in South Korea

Pearl Abyss

At Pearl Abyss, our goal is to create unforgettable experiences and provide lasting impressions with extraordinary games. Founded in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a global game developer renowned for its Black Desert MMORPG franchise. We are currently servicing Black Desert, enjoyed by 40 million users across 150 countries on PC, mobile, and console, and developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 with our proprietary next-generation game engine. Aspiring to create realistic and immersive gameplay experiences for players, we work with the highest-standard systems, game graphics, and sound. For more information about Pearl Abyss, please visit our official website at

501 to 1000 staff

Smilegate

A Joyful World of Togetherness Created by Smilegate. Smilegate’s core values are ‘Understanding’, ‘Passion’, and ‘Commitment’. Smilegate has continuously strived for happier lives and a more hopeful society by developing and providing quality games and content. Smilegate will never cease in its challenges or innovations to fulfil its grand dream as a global entertainment company of the world.

1001 to 5000 staff

Cookapps

On the morning commute in Seoul, at a bright daytime café in LA, and by the bedside in Tokyo in the early hours of the morning — we want people all over the world to find big and small moments of joy in their everyday lives. That’s why, today and tomorrow, we keep making fun games that people genuinely want to play.

51 to 200 staff

Playwith Inc

PLAYWITH Inc. is a global game company as a developer and also a publisher of PC online and mobile games started its business in 1998 as one of pioneers in the first era of Korean game industry. It has led the industry developing the global market with Rohan, Sting and Mobile Games as well as providing domestic service through discovering outstanding online game contents such as Ragnarok(2002), Seal Online (2003) and many others. It is gradually extending its fields and now jumping up to be a well-known global game enterprise over the world running 3 different branch office and studio groups.

201 to 500 staff

Doubleu Games Co., Ltd

DoubleU Games, based in Seoul, South Korea, is a global gaming apps developer. We are the only top-tier social casino game publisher and developer based in Asia. Our flagship title, DoubleU Casino offers a great number of high-quality Las Vegas experiences such as slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and more. Our other titles include DoubleU Bingo, Take5 Slots, Old 80's Slots, and Hello Vegas. As one of very few Korean game developers that focuses on the global market rather than just its own, we welcome talents from various cultural and social backgrounds around the world. After being publicly listed on KOSDAQ, DoubleU Games has also recently acquired DoubleDown Interactive, located in Seattle, as one of its many subsidiaries, setting a physical foothold in the biggest gaming market and becoming one of the most influential game developers of its kind.

201 to 500 staff

Evr Studio

EVR Studio is a digital content developing company with world-class digital human and digital world creation technology, and aims to create a metaverse world where people can communicate beyond the limits of communication and gain joy and resonance. Based on core technologies and the capabilities of top experts, we are developing console games, Metaverse platforms, Digital human, and XR content businesses. Find a companion to accompany EVR on its journey to lead the metaverse era.

51 to 200 staff

Krafton Inc

KRAFTON is a collective of studios, each with their own distinct creative identity. Our team is always aspiring to evolve, innovate, and create new technology and entertainment experiences that fans can interact and engage with for years to come. This is the power of KRAFTON continuously generating unparalleled creation based on technology.

1001 to 5000 staff

Pubg Corporation

KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of PUBG Studio, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, and Dreamotion, each with its own unique expertise. KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG: NEW STATE, The Callisto Protocol, TERA, and ELYON. As a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games, to multimedia entertainment and deep learning.

1001 to 5000 staff

Wemade Connect Co., Ltd

WEMADE CONNECT, the global game publishing platform which was newly rebranded from Flero Games established in 2015, is evaluated as an innovative blockchain technology with a high growth potential and also a high return on investment in terms of technology and business infrastructure WCN possess along with the spread of the K-Game wave.

51 to 200 staff

Actoz Soft Co. Ltd

Actoz Soft - Pioneering Korean Game Developers of PC Online and Mobile Games established in 1996. Actoz Soft's history of success began with the launch of our first MMORPG - Years”. Since then, we have achieved a series of successes in launching PC online games across various genres, such as “Legend of MIR2” and “LaTale”, in both domestic and overseas markets. In particular, the “Legend of MIR” series has gained tremendous popularity in China. Today, the franchise has become a valuable intellectual property, serving as the basis for other cultural business areas, including mobile games and webtoons. “We always strive to create brand-new sources of pleasure.” Actoz Soft aims to lead the international entertainment culture by expanding our focus from PC online games to mobile games and e-sports.

201 to 500 staff

Ncsoft

NC pushes the boundaries with never-ending challenge and continues to imagine a new future where everyone is connected through joy. NC is a global game developer with world-class development and service capabilities. NC produces original IPs which are recognized for their massive worldview and best-in-time technological prowess and graphic quality. Starting with the series, MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy world, NC possesses a portfolio of multiple successful IPs including that is recognized for artistry in graphics and OST, which presents heroic action in an oriental world, and the series that re-established MMORPGs in the West. NC solely develops the technology, visuals, and sound in games. Game R&D at NC is being advanced with the latest equipment and technology to push for a new standard in visual and sound levels. NC is also expanding its portfolio with its work-in-progress original IP projects, while also accelerating the development of new content with diverse genres and platforms for the global market.

1001 to 5000 staff

Devcat

The combination of “developer”, “creativity”, and “advanced technology”, “devCAT” is defined as “a group of developers producing creative works based on advanced technology”. True to our name, devCAT Co, Ltd. believes in creating new, different, and better games through mastery in various disciplines. We do not limit ourselves to simply being a game developer; we strive to go beyond set boundaries and explore outside of our own industry. We foster a nurturing environment, where unique talents of each individuals are respected and held in high regard. Your ideas are important to all of us. And these ideas will be executed in the most interesting way possible: the devCAT way. With us, your work will create a story to be told. ‘’ ‘(Developer)’ ‘(Creativity)’ ‘ (Advanced Technology)’ ‘ ’, IP.

201 to 500 staff

Eyedentity Games

Founded in 2007 by a group of renowned veterans, Eyedentity Games has been showing itself as a top-tier online game developer in the world. Our imaginations, skills and uniqueness in game development have proven to be the finest in the industry, while Dragon Nest, our first title, has become an enormous success in global market- History 2012 Jul. Dragon Nest licensed for Europe 2012 Feb. Dragon Nest licensed for Indonesia (Kreon) 2011 Dec. Dungeon Striker licensed for Korea (NHN) 2011 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Russia/CIS (Mail.Ru) 2011 Jun. Dragon Nest licensed for Singapore/Malaysia (Cherry Credit) 2011 Feb. Dragon Nest licensed for Thailand (Asiasoft) 2010 Apr. Dragon Nest licensed for Taiwan/ Hong Kong (Gamania) 2008 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Taiwan (Gamania) 2008 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Japan (NHN Japan) 2008 Oct. Dragon Nest licensed for N.America (Nexon America) 2007 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for China (Shanda) 2007 Oct. Dragon Nest licensed for Korea (Nexon)- Dungeon Striker (Action MORPG) http://ds.hangame.com/- Dragon Nest (Action MORPG) http://dragonnest.nexon.com/main/page/nx.aspx

201 to 500 staff

Liveplex

Liveplex is quite young but a fastest growing game company based in Korea mainly working on online and mobile game businesses. It already made a successful entry into the global markets with its own flagship MMORPG “Queens Blade”. The game has been licensed by our valued partners around the globe and we've been closely working with them to make the best out of the game in each territory. With its own gaming portal "Gameclub.com", Liveplex has been also committing to provide quality online games to its gamers in Korea. Gameclub.com provides MMORPGs mostly under close collaboration with veteran developers from Korea and the other worlds, whereas "Gameclub mini" is the vice-versa for mobile games."Gameclub.com"- http://kr.gameclub.com/main.asp "Gameclub mini"- http://mini.gameclub.com/main/ As a gaming entertainment group, LIVEPLEX will keep pursuing its publishing/development of quality and fun online/mobile games in order to present them to the global gamers and fans as widely as possible. In the course of fulfilling the commitment, Liveplex will always put the most value in the relations with its partners to grow up and enjoy the fruit together.

201 to 500 staff

Netmarble Company

5001 to 10000 staff

Ocean Drive Studio

Founded in 2019, Ocean Drive Studio is an independent video game development studio with vision of creating superb single-player experience games. We are a group of industry veterans working 15+ years as a team and worked on industry changing online games. We have established a new game studio to realize the vision of building true player/community focused game services.

51 to 200 staff

Shiftup

Artwork IP.

201 to 500 staff

Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games was established as one of the next generation game development studio for online games. Having worked at famous Korean game companies in key roles, the founders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that they accumulated from the beginning of online gaming in Korea. Since the inception of the company, Vertigo Games set out a particular mission, along with short and long term strategies, to differentiate itself from other game companies. With a mission and strategy in place, Vertigo strives to become a game developer others will look up to as an innovator and leader. Currently, Vertigo operates 2 studios: Wit Studio and Radio Studio. Wit Studio is developing its first FPS title “Black Shot” and Radio Studio has developed the first online fighting game “Kwonho”. In the future, Vertigo will to expand its Studio portfolio to include other talented studios that will focus on creating fun, quality games of different and dynamic game genres. Vertigo Games is the beginning of entertaining and fun vertigo for all to enjoy.

51 to 200 staff

Ozhill Studio

WE DO ART OUTSOURCING FOR GAMES Established in 2009, OZHILL Studio has grown over the years to emerge as Asia’s leading specialist game design studio. OZHILL Studio has offices in Korea and China with the main studio located in Chengdu, China delivering its service to game studios, developers and enterprise clients worldwide. OZHILL Studio has been providing cost effective service since its inception including some major projects for the biggest names in the digital entertainment industry.

11 to 50 staff

The Mars Corp

The Mars: metaverse project team is creating the metaverse platform, where everyone can make their dreams reality. The metaverse platform of The Mars is currently under development to be released in 2023, and it aims to be project which is connected to the Blockchain ecosystem includes game, e-commerce, online business, social networking service, social networking game, etc.

11 to 50 staff

Gala Lab Corp

Connect: Network World Connected by Games Gala Lab would like to be with you as a communication ground based on games which became ‘Industry’ and ‘Culture’ on our lives. There are countless people communicate on & offline based on games nowadays. Gala Lab will do all the best to be in the middle of people communicate with their own languages and cultures. Joy: Company that deliver Joy Based on previous service know-how, we would like to deliver joy from Gala Lab games not only to Korea but also more countries in the global. Along with the joy, Gala Lab would like to be a ‘joyful company’ which present ‘fresh aroma & breeze’ like, innovative, featured and fun games to the world. Connect+Joy: Fun United, Global Culture Company Games in Korea are not only filled the people with joy but also accepted as culture and valued industry. Furthermore, Korean games are doing its job well as a ‘culture missionary’ which connect world’s people based on the ‘fun’. With games which can be played by whomever love games, Gala Lab’s energetic steps forwards will be continued to meet you.

51 to 200 staff

Gamedex Corp

At GameDex, we specialize in connecting games with players worldwide, delivering exceptional gaming experiences that resonate with audiences across the globe. Since our founding in 2016, we’ve been the trusted behind-the-scenes partner for developers, enabling them to focus on their core passion — creating amazing games. We’ve assembled a team of seasoned gaming experts to provide a one-stop, total service solution for every aspect of the gaming industry. Our comprehensive services include- Live Services - Localization (led by native and professional localization experts)- Quality Assurance (QA)- Game Consulting - Advertising and Marketing - Web Development and Management - UI/UX and Graphic Design With a proven track record, we have successfully launched and scaled over 250 titles across multiple platforms, serving millions of players worldwide. Our clients range from indie developers to major publishers, including:* Tencent Games for Goddess of Victory: Nikke * Nexon for FIFA Online 4 * Pearl Abyss for Black Desert Mobile Driven by curiosity, empathy, and passion, we empower developers to focus on their creative vision while we handle every operational aspect with precision and excellence. Partner with us to take your game global — we’ll manage the complexities of success, so you can focus on what matters most: creating great games. 2016 -()- QA ()-(UI/UX ) 250, FIFA 4.

201 to 500 staff

Ndus Interactive

Shoot, Earn, Pioneer, Now we live in Xociety.

11 to 50 staff

Oneuniverse

The best Web3 builders

51 to 200 staff