Directory · NZ
Computer Games in New Zealand
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Computer Games sector based in New Zealand. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
107 on file
Blind Squirrel Games
Blind Squirrel Games is a global game development studio with locations in the United States, New Zealand, and Colombia. For over 15 years, we've partnered with developers and publishers to deliver full-cycle game development, co-development support, ports, and remasters across mobile, console, and PC platforms. We specialize in scalable collaboration, plugging into your pipeline to accelerate production, expand capabilities, or bring creative ideas to life. Whether you're building a new title or refining an existing one, BSG’s cross-discipline teams integrate seamlessly to help you hit milestones and elevate player experiences.
51 to 200 staff
Pikpok
PikPok is New Zealand’s biggest game development and publishing studio. Since 1997, we’ve impressed players from all demographics with our fun, immersive, and high-quality games published across a wide range of consoles and portable devices. Now with over 200 staff across both New Zealand and Colombia, PikPok pride ourselves on our diverse and talented staff originating from all around the world. Best known for the critically acclaimed Into the Dead® series, the Rival Stars® franchise, Shatter®, and the BAFTA-nominated Super Monsters Ate My Condo™, PikPok is committed to creating great entertainment experiences. Steal a moment, and play a game from PikPok!
201 to 500 staff
Grinding Gear Games
Grinding Gear Games is the developer and publisher of Path of Exile, the award-winning dark fantasy online Action RPG. Founded and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company was established in 2006 and released Path of Exile in 2013, winning GameSpot's PC Game of the Year Award that year. Since then, we have continued to evolve Path of Exile with over 30 expansions, eventually winning the 2020 BAFTA award for Best Evolving Game. At the ExileCon convention in 2019, we announced Path of Exile 2, a sequel to Path of Exile. Alongside continued expansion to the original game, Path of Exile 2 is in full production and we're looking for world-class artists, animators and programmers to help us create it. If this sounds like you, come be part of our story and join us at Grinding Gear Games! COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. Some roles can expect to begin as remote positions, but our goal is for you to join us in Auckland as travel restrictions ease. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and we will work with successful candidates to explore possible interim options.
51 to 200 staff
A44 Games
A44 is an independent games studio based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2013. Our goal is to create games defined by emergent and authentic multiplayer experiences. We are passionate about tight, skill based combat and immersive, captivating worlds. Our first game is Ashen, a third person action RPG with passive multiplayer, releasing in 2018 on PC and Xbox One.
11 to 50 staff
Runaway Play
It is our dream to be the leading global brand in nature games, producing a highly successful portfolio that has a positive impact on our players’ lives, while progressing games as an art form and being one of the best places in the world to work as a game developer!
11 to 50 staff
Rocketwerkz
RocketWerkz is an ambitious video games studio based on Auckland’s waterfront in beautiful New Zealand. Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run but have the backing of one of the world's largest games companies. Our two major games currently out on Steam are Icarus and Stationeers, with other projects in development.
51 to 200 staff
Mighty Eyes
Mighty Eyes is pioneering the future of adventure in Virtual Reality. Two become one VR powerhouse as M-Theory + Oddboy merge to form Mighty Eyes! The two companies behind the acclaimed game Wanderer have officially joined forces to focus on defining the next generation of VR games & adventures.
11 to 50 staff
Digital Confectioners
Digital Confectioners is a game studio in New Zealand, focused on creating quality Unreal Engine based games for PC and console.
11 to 50 staff
Blackout Games
Blackout Games is based in Hamilton, New Zealand with an established brand and passion for sports management games. Building the next generation of sports manager games.
11 to 50 staff
Cerebralfix Limited
With a main office in Christchurch, New Zealand; CerebralFix is an international game development studio which specializes in casual, social, and mobile gaming. We love what we do, and it shows. Our development teams work as cohesive units to bring your wildest imaginings to life. We’ve done a little of everything-tower defense, platformers, hidden object, and more-but we’re always ready to bring that cheeky Kiwi spirit to new projects, venture into new gaming territories, and help you captivate your audience with a well made and engaging product. From illustrators to accountants, game designers to IT specialists, the passion for making and playing great games is shared throughout the company. We consider ourselves top-flight artists and experts, and this knowledge and love for our work is evident in every project we touch.
51 to 200 staff
Code Nz - New Zealand Centre Of Digital Excellence
CODE is the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence - a Dunedin-based hub designed to progress the expansion of New Zealand's growing video game development industry. CODE's work includes funding for prototypes and production of digital games for entertainment and serious purposes, capability uplift via workshops and mentorship, along with support for pathways into the industry. CODE is funded by government agencies Kānoa (Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit) and MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) and is a limited liability company with a not-for-profit charter. CODE started life as a regional economic development initiative in the city of Dunedin, but with its remit extended to cover the rest of New Zealand in early 2023.
1 to 10 staff
Conical
CONICAL is a New Zealand studio focused on immersive storytelling and real-time experiences. We are building Faeborne, a story-driven action adventure, and we partner with brands to produce augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), interactive 3D web, and AI-assisted animation. Selected track record • New Zealand’s first VR film • Brand and venue activations with Westfield, Coca-Cola, KFC, and others • Interactive demos and training that turn complex ideas into clear, measurable outcomes How we help • AR on phones • VR training and in-store experiences • Interactive 3D websites and product demos • AI-assisted animation, motion design, and previz • Games, playable marketing, and event content We combine strong storytelling, readable design, and efficient production workflows in Unreal and other real-time tools. The result is work that looks great, ships on time, and makes sense to the audience that matters.
11 to 50 staff
Outsmart Games
Outsmart is an entertainment and online media company creating games and virtual worlds for a community of over 25 Million users globally. Our flagship game is SmallWorlds.com - a social virtual world for teens and young adults. We have also developed several mobile game titles over the past 3 years, and more recently have begun development of 2 new PC titles. About SmallWorlds: SmallWorlds is a next-generation social virtual world that unifies rich visuals, social interplay and a healthy dose of imagination into an immersive and engaging experience. Members shape the world, selecting from thousands of items to create unique virtual spaces. Whether nurturing exotic plants in gardens, creating digital works of art, and enjoying the companionship of friends in popular hang-out spots, there are a wide variety of enjoyable activities to suit any mood. Opportunities for adventure are endless, as citizens play the starring role in elaborate movie-like missions – or play the director by creating their own interactive narrative for others to enjoy. SmallWorlds and MiniMundos present an exciting opportunity for brands to connect with audiences that have become increasingly unreceptive toward traditional channels.
11 to 50 staff
Riffraff Games
Independent studio creating SLEIGHT OF HAND.
11 to 50 staff
Arcanist
Arcanist specializes in helping New Zealand companies reach the core gaming audience through on camera talent, broadcast technical expertise, event staffing and community building. Whether providing on the ground support, serving as community architect's or helping to establish a strategic presence for your company in the gaming audience's minds, Arcanist will work to find a solution to fit your needs. Our company was founded on the understanding that authenticity is absolutely critical when engaging with endemic esports and gaming audiences and we are here to bridge that connection, acting as an esports catalyst. Our team have been hand picked to provide professional, authentic representation for your brand in the gaming space. In addition Arcanist is proud to represent some of New Zealand's top new media talent both on and off screen, that can help build a long lasting and effective campaign. For more information, please contact us with any questions or comments
1 to 10 staff
Deep Field Games
Deep Field Games is an independent game development studio based in southern New Zealand, growing a tight team located here and across the globe. Founded by Geoff "Zag" Keene (the creator of Unfortunate Spacemen) and industry veterans from around the world - we’re a small, highly driven dev squad focused on games with mood, atmosphere, and the kind of details that make players fall in love with worlds. Above everything – we love co-op. We’re pushing co-operative play into new places – delivering fresh, hyper-fun takes on existing genres, while breaking new ground for tomorrow. Stay focused.
11 to 50 staff
Prismatic Studios
Prismatic Studios is an Unreal Engine Co-Development Studio and Technical Consultancy based in Auckland, New Zealand. We provide Technical Consultation, Co-Development, and Full Development services for Unreal Engine projects. We are an Unreal Gold Service Partner, so you can be sure we will produce high-quality software solutions and provide world-class service. At Prismatic, our diverse experience spans a wide range of Unreal Engine projects across multiple platforms and applications. We love turning ambitious ideas into reality, no matter the scale or complexity of the project. Reach out at: contact@prismaticstudios.co.nz Or visit: prismaticstudios.co.nz
11 to 50 staff
Rocket Jump
Rocket Jump Limited is a New Zealand based games studio. Founded by Antony Blackett and Corie Geerders on the 21st of March 2011 to chase the dream of creative freedom. Rocket Jump is dedicated to producing games that not only sell well but get enjoyed and loved by all. We at Rocket Jump believe that unless you enjoy the games you’re making you’ll never create truly fantastic games.
1 to 10 staff
Sidhe Interactive
Founded in 1997, Sidhe is an award-winning developer of console, handheld and PC games, as well as Smartphone and tablet games via the PikPok label The largest game production studio in New Zealand, Sidhe has a proven track record of creating high-quality, mass-market, licensed and original titles for a worldwide audience. The studio has produced more than 20 high-profile titles including the award winning original titles GripShift® and Shatter®, Speed Racer The Videogame, as well as multiple games based on the NRL Rugby League franchise. For more information on Sidhe, please visit:
51 to 200 staff
Black Salt Games
Black Salt Games is a collaboration between two veteran game developers and a studio manager with dreams of bringing their own games to the world (from way down in New Zealand). Our debut title Dredge is due for release on PC and Switch early 2022! Follow us for progress updates or get in touch for more info! Twitter:@BlackSaltGames Discord: discord.gg/s9j9JCydzN
1 to 10 staff
Dreamloft
New Zealand based mobile game studio.
11 to 50 staff
Big Adventure
At Big Adventure, our goal is to master making and releasing engaging roguelike deckbuilders. Players determine our success, so it is vital that their feedback is heard early and often. From the moment we find the fun in a prototype, we want to develop and nurture the demand for that experience along with our players, and then deliver on those expectations. We grew up playing and loving games, now that we make them, we recognize and embrace that players have a desire to play a bigger part in their gaming experience. We’re here to put game jams, demos, early accesses in front of players and listen to all they have to say, good or bad. It’s time to let players in on the fun!
1 to 10 staff
Fantail Games
At Fantail Games we are dedicated to creating exciting, collocated Mixed Reality games, and we're going all in without compromise. Our team has a long history designing and delivering contract games through our parent studio CerebralFix. Now we're taking our mature development processes to efficiently develop our own high quality original games. We draw inspiration from traditional board games, where the social dynamics are just as important as the core rules. Mixed Reality provides this same sense of presence with genuine face-to-face interactions with your opponents and teammates. When designed well this leads to highly intuitive and deeply social experiences that just can’t be replicated in traditional computer games. Our first title, now in development, is a party game full of laughter and competition. Friends play together through a series of fast-paced, mind blowing collocated MR minigames. Each minigame offers a new taste of what’s possible and fun in MR and why the future of MR gaming is full of promise. Follow Fantail Games on LinkedIn and join our community on Discord. Together let’s create a whole new paradigm of gaming!
1 to 10 staff
Mad Carnival Nz
An inclusive and diverse studio creating joyful and beautiful games for everyone to enjoy.
1 to 10 staff
