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We've delivered staff augmentation to hundreds of organizations, helping them increase efficiency, scale faster and succeed in competitive markets. Companies like Pinterest, Bloomberg, BCG, and Court Avenue trust us to provide talent that enables faster time-to-market and operational efficiency.
Finding elite game developers who can bring your vision to life without derailing your budget is a monumental challenge. The endless search for talent, the risk of hiring unvetted freelancers, and the sting of missed deadlines can turn a creative dream into an operational nightmare. You need more than just coders; you need a reliable, expert partner who can navigate the complexities of game development and deliver a polished, market-ready product.
At Developers.dev, we provide that certainty. We offer access to our in-house team of over 1000+ CMMI Level 5 certified professionals, specializing in everything from Unreal Engine 5 to complex multiplayer backends. Forget the risks of typical outsourcing. With our secure, AI-augmented delivery model and a 95% client retention rate, we function as a seamless extension of your team, dedicated to launching your game on time and on vision.
You have a choice when it comes to bringing your game to life. Here's why top studios and enterprise clients choose us as their strategic development partner.
Our CMMI Level 5 appraisal isn't just a badge; it's your guarantee of predictable outcomes. It means our development lifecycle is optimized for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, drastically reducing the risk of project delays and budget overruns.
You get more than a developer. You get a POD, an ecosystem of specialists. When your game needs a complex cloud backend, our AWS Certified architects advise. When you need impenetrable security, our DevSecOps team steps in. This integrated expertise solves problems faster and builds a better final product.
Your intellectual property is your most valuable asset. We protect it rigorously. As a SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified company, we adhere to the strictest global standards for data security, ensuring your source code and game assets are protected at all times.
You'll never be in the dark. Through daily stand-ups, weekly demos, and 24/7 access to project management tools like Jira, you have complete visibility into your project's progress. We believe in open, honest communication as the bedrock of a successful partnership.
We stand behind the quality of our people. Our rigorous, multi-stage vetting process ensures you get top-tier talent. And with our free-replacement guarantee, you can be confident that your team will always consist of high-performing professionals perfectly suited to your needs.
Need to ramp up for a major milestone or scale down after launch? Our model provides the flexibility to adjust your team size as your project evolves. This agility allows you to manage your burn rate effectively without sacrificing momentum.
It's your vision, and you own it completely. Our service agreements ensure a clear and complete transfer of all intellectual property rights to you. We build it for you, but it belongs to you, period.
We leverage proprietary AI tools to accelerate development and improve quality. From AI-assisted code completion and review to automated testing and performance analysis, we build smarter and faster, giving you a competitive edge.
Since 2007, we've successfully delivered over 3000 projects for more than 1000 clients, including industry leaders like Nokia and Sabre. Our 95% client retention rate speaks for itself. We build long-term partnerships based on trust and tangible results.
From the initial spark of an idea to post-launch support and community management, our comprehensive suite of game development services covers the entire lifecycle of your project. We provide end-to-end solutions, ensuring you have the expert support you need at every stage to create a successful, engaging, and profitable game.
We take your concept and turn it into a fully-realized, market-ready game. Our full-cycle service covers everything: ideation, prototyping, design, coding, testing, launch, and post-launch support. This holistic approach ensures a cohesive final product where every element works in perfect harmony.
Need to bolster your existing team? We provide expert game developers who integrate seamlessly into your current workflow and company culture. Whether you need a single Unreal Engine specialist or a full cross-functional team, we provide the specific talent you need to fill your skill gaps and hit your milestones.
We build captivating mobile games that are optimized for performance, engagement, and monetization. Our teams are experts in Unity and Flutter, creating everything from hyper-casual puzzlers to complex RPGs that deliver a flawless experience on any device.
We have deep expertise in developing high-fidelity games for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Our developers are masters of Unreal Engine and Unity, capable of pushing hardware to its limits to create visually stunning and immersive experiences.
Step into the future of interactive entertainment. We design and develop immersive virtual and augmented reality games and experiences for platforms like Meta Quest, HTC Vive, and mobile AR. From enterprise training simulations to metaverse social platforms, we build the next generation of digital interaction.
Validate your game idea and secure funding with a playable prototype or a polished vertical slice. Our "Game Prototype Sprint" POD is designed to quickly transform your concept into a tangible demo that showcases your core gameplay loop, art style, and technical foundation.
Our talented team of artists and animators can bring your game world to life. We offer a full range of art services, including 2D concept art, 3D modeling and sculpting, character design, environmental art, UI/UX design, and cinematic animation.
We build scalable, secure, and low-latency backend solutions for multiplayer games. Our expertise includes dedicated server implementation, matchmaking services, player authentication, leaderboards, and database management using technologies like AWS GameLift, Photon Engine, and custom-built solutions.
Expand your audience by bringing your game to new platforms. We specialize in porting games between PC, consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch), and mobile devices. Our meticulous process ensures the game's performance and user experience are perfectly adapted to the new hardware.
A game's launch is just the beginning. We provide ongoing LiveOps support to keep your community engaged and your game profitable. This includes content updates, special events, bug fixing, performance monitoring, and community management.
We apply game mechanics and design principles to non-game applications to drive user engagement, learning, and loyalty. From corporate training platforms to fitness apps and customer rewards programs, we make everyday interactions more compelling and effective.
We are at the forefront of the Web3 gaming revolution. Our teams can integrate NFT assets, develop play-to-earn (P2E) economies, and build games on decentralized platforms. We help you navigate the complexities of smart contracts, tokenomics, and on-chain/off-chain architecture.
Ensure your game is bug-free, balanced, and fun to play with our comprehensive QA services. Our dedicated QA teams perform rigorous testing, including functionality, compatibility, performance, and usability testing, to deliver a polished final product.
We leverage artificial intelligence to create smarter, more dynamic, and more efficient games. Our expertise includes developing sophisticated NPC behaviors, using procedural content generation (PCG) to build vast game worlds, and employing machine learning for playtesting and balancing.
Understand your players and optimize your game for success. We integrate powerful analytics platforms and create custom dashboards to track key metrics like retention, monetization, and engagement. Data-driven insights allow you to make smarter decisions about your game's future.
We create clear, comprehensive technical documentation and establish efficient asset management pipelines. This ensures your project is maintainable, scalable, and easy for new team members to join, protecting the long-term value of your investment.
We leverage a powerful and versatile technology stack to bring your vision to life. Our expertise spans the industry's most trusted game engines, programming languages, and development tools, ensuring we have the right tools for any project, from mobile games to AAA console titles.
Unreal Engine | Unity. Our developers are masters of the industry's leading game engines, enabling us to create stunning, high-performance games across all platforms.
C++ | C# | Python | JavaScript. We utilize a range of powerful programming languages to build robust and efficient game mechanics, backend systems, and tools.
iOS | Android | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo Switch | Steam | Meta | Quest. We have extensive experience deploying games to all major platforms, ensuring your game reaches the widest possible audience.
AWS (Amazon Web Services) | Microsoft Azure | Google Cloud. Our team is proficient in using top-tier cloud services to build scalable, reliable, and secure backend infrastructure for your games.
Blender | Maya. Our artists and designers are skilled in using industry-standard 3D and design software to create breathtaking visuals and immersive worlds.
Jira | Git. We employ modern development and project management tools to ensure our projects are organized, efficient, and delivered on time.
Get to know the brilliant minds behind our success. This section introduces our key experts, showcasing the talent, experience, and leadership that drives our company forward and ensures your goals are met with unparalleled expertise.
"We needed to create a complex surgical simulation for training our salesforce, a project with zero room for error. Developers.dev didn't just provide programmers; they provided a strategic team of engineers and UX experts. Their CMMI Level 5 process gave us the confidence we needed, and their project management was flawless. They delivered a highly realistic, stable VR application on time and exceeded all our expectations. They are a true enterprise-grade partner."
"As an indie studio, every dollar and every day counts. We were hesitant about outsourcing our next big title, but Developers.dev completely changed our perspective. The Unity team they provided felt like our own employees. The communication was excellent despite the time difference, and their expertise in mobile monetization and LiveOps was invaluable. They helped us increase our Day 30 retention by 40%. We couldn't have done it without them."
"Building a play-to-earn game on the blockchain has unique technical challenges. We needed a team that understood both high-quality game development and smart contract security. The Web3 POD from Developers.dev was a perfect match. They were fast, knowledgeable, and helped us navigate the complexities of NFT integration and on-chain mechanics. Their secure development practices gave our investors and our community incredible peace of mind."
"Our internal team was at capacity, and we needed to port our flagship title to the Nintendo Switch on a tight deadline. We augmented our team with six senior C++ developers from Developers.dev. They onboarded in days, integrated seamlessly with our Perforce and Jira workflows, and their code quality was exceptional. They were instrumental in hitting our launch date. We'll definitely be working with them again."
"We wanted to build a gamified loyalty platform to increase customer engagement for our clients. The team at Developers.dev took our concept and turned it into a robust, scalable platform. They didn't just build what we asked for; they challenged our assumptions and suggested better solutions, demonstrating true partnership. The final product has become a key differentiator for our business."
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Healthcare Technology & Medical Devices
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Mobile Gaming
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Web3 & Blockchain Gaming
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That's the most critical question, and frankly, it's where most outsourcing models fail. We built our entire company to solve this. We are not a marketplace for freelancers. We are a CMMI Level 5 and ISO 9001:2018 certified organization, which means our development processes are independently audited to meet the highest international standards for quality and performance. Every developer is a full-time, in-house employee who undergoes rigorous, continuous training. You get a dedicated team, mature processes, and multiple layers of QA, ensuring the code we deliver is clean, scalable, and secure.
We've engineered our delivery model specifically for our 70% US and 30% EU/AU client base. Your team will have a significant overlap with your working hours for real-time collaboration, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews via Zoom or MS Teams. For asynchronous communication, we utilize shared platforms like Jira, Slack, and Confluence, ensuring you have 24/7 visibility into project progress. You get a dedicated project manager who acts as your single point of contact, ensuring nothing is ever lost in translation. It's designed to feel like we're in the office next door.
Absolutely. Protecting your IP is non-negotiable. We are SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified, which means our security protocols are as robust as they get. Every engagement starts with a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). All work is performed on secure, monitored networks with strict access controls. Most importantly, our contracts guarantee a full, unambiguous transfer of all intellectual property to you upon final payment. Your code, your assets, your game-it's 100% yours.
While our vetting process is exhaustive to prevent this, we understand that team chemistry is vital. That's why we offer a 2-week paid trial to ensure a perfect fit. In the rare event that a developer isn't meeting your expectations, we offer a free replacement guarantee. We will quickly provide a new, fully-briefed developer and manage the knowledge transfer at zero cost to you, ensuring your project momentum is never compromised.
No, and this is our most important differentiator. A "body shop" gives you a pair of hands. We give you an ecosystem. When you hire a "Game Development POD" from us, you're not just getting developers. You're getting access to our entire brain trust: UI/UX experts, certified cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and AI specialists. This cross-functional support system ensures we can solve complex challenges that go beyond simple coding, delivering a more robust and successful final product.
We begin every project with a deep-dive discovery phase. Our product strategists and lead developers work with you to meticulously document your game design document (GDD), technical requirements, and, most importantly, the player experience you want to create. We build rapid prototypes and conduct regular sprint demos, so you can "play" the game as it's being built. This iterative, transparent process ensures our development is perfectly aligned with your vision at every stage.
We eliminate that overhead. Each dedicated team or POD includes experienced project management as part of the service. They handle all the day-to-day administration, task allocation, and reporting, freeing you up to focus on the big picture: game design, marketing, and strategy. Our pricing is transparent and all-inclusive, so the rate you see is the rate you pay. There are no surprise fees. The efficiency gained from our mature processes often results in a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than hiring locally.
Our expertise in game development is not limited to entertainment. We apply the same principles of engagement, immersion, and interactive design to solve complex challenges for a wide range of industries. We transform everyday applications into compelling experiences, leveraging the power of gamification and simulation to drive user adoption, enhance learning, and deliver tangible business results.
We build engaging, gamified training platforms that increase knowledge retention and employee participation. Move beyond static presentations and create interactive learning modules, realistic simulations, and collaborative exercises that make corporate training more effective and enjoyable.
We partner with educational institutions and EdTech companies to create next-generation learning experiences. From interactive textbooks and virtual science labs to educational games that make learning fun, we build platforms that captivate students and improve educational outcomes.
We develop high-fidelity medical simulations and VR training applications for healthcare professionals. Our solutions provide a safe, realistic, and repeatable environment for surgical training, patient diagnosis, and medical device familiarization, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
We create memorable, interactive marketing campaigns and gamified loyalty platforms that drive customer engagement and brand loyalty. From AR product visualizations to branded mini-games, we help you connect with your audience in a way that is both fun and impactful.
We build immersive virtual showrooms and 3D product configurators that are transforming the retail landscape. Allow your customers to explore your products in a fully interactive, 3D environment, leading to higher engagement, increased sales, and fewer returns.
We create detailed "digital twins" and complex simulations of industrial equipment and manufacturing processes. These virtual replicas allow for safer training, predictive maintenance, and process optimization without the risks and costs associated with real-world intervention.
We are at the forefront of the decentralized future, helping companies build the next generation of blockchain-powered applications. From NFT marketplaces to decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), we have the expertise to bring your Web3 vision to life.
We are not just building for the metaverse; we are building the metaverse itself. We partner with companies to create persistent, large-scale virtual worlds, social platforms, and collaborative spaces that will define the future of digital interaction.
We believe a world-class game is built on a world-class process. Our CMMI Level 5 appraised methodology is designed for transparency, predictability, and quality, ensuring your project stays on track and your vision is realized without compromise.
Clarity and Control: Our process gives you complete visibility and control at every stage, from initial concept to post-launch support. Agile and Adaptive: We use an agile approach that allows for flexibility and continuous improvement, ensuring the final product is perfectly aligned with your market needs.
This is the crucial foundation. We don't just write code; we align with your business goals.
Before full production, we validate the core experience.
This is where your game comes to life, piece by piece.
Quality is not an afterthought; it's integrated throughout the process.
We manage the complex process of launching your game to the world.
The journey continues after launch.
We offer flexible engagement models designed to meet your specific project needs, budget, and management preferences. Each model is built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value.
This is our most popular model for long-term projects. We provide a dedicated, cross-functional team of developers, QA engineers, and a project manager who work exclusively on your project. They function as a direct extension of your in-house team, adopting your methodologies and reporting structures.
For projects with well-defined requirements and a clear scope, we offer a fixed-price, fixed-timeline model. We work with you to define the exact deliverables, milestones, and a firm budget before the project begins. This model minimizes your financial risk and guarantees a specific outcome.
When project requirements are dynamic and expected to evolve, the T&M model offers the greatest flexibility. You pay an hourly rate for the actual time our developers spend on your project. This model is ideal for projects that require significant research and development or where the scope is not yet fully defined.
At the heart of our success is a team of dedicated and brilliant minds. This is where we shine a spotlight on the leaders and experts who drive our innovation and ensure your projects are in the most capable hands. Their passion for technology and commitment to excellence are what make us a trusted partner in your journey.
Certified Mobility Solutions Expert
Ruchir is the driving force behind our mobility solutions, architecting seamless and intuitive mobile experiences that connect businesses with their customers on the go. His expertise lies in developing robust, scalable, and secure mobile strategies that deliver tangible results.
Cyber Security Specialist
Vikas is our digital guardian, dedicated to protecting your valuable assets from the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. With a deep understanding of security protocols and threat vectors, he ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of your data, giving you peace of mind.
Certified Cloud Solutions Expert
Akeel is our cloud virtuoso, specializing in designing and managing high-performing, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructures. He empowers businesses to leverage the full potential of the cloud, ensuring efficiency, flexibility, and a competitive edge in the digital age.
UI, UX, & CX Expert
Pooja is the creative powerhouse behind our user-centric designs. She masterfully blends aesthetics with functionality to create intuitive, engaging, and delightful user interfaces (UI) and experiences (UX). Her focus on the end-to-end customer experience (CX) ensures that every interaction is meaningful and memorable.
When you partner with Developers.dev, you are entrusting us with your most valuable asset: your intellectual property. We take this responsibility with the utmost seriousness, which is why we have built a comprehensive, multi-layered security framework to protect your ideas, code, and data.
Your vision is safe with us. Let's build something amazing, securely.
Talent Quality & Vetting
Rigorously vetted, top-tier talent with a free-replacement guarantee
Variable quality, vetting is the client's responsibility, and no replacement guarantee.
Good local talent, but the talent pool is limited by geography.
Process & Predictability
CMMI Level 5 appraised process for predictable outcomes and reduced risk of delays and budget overruns.
Processes vary by individual and can be inconsistent; higher risk of unforeseen issues.
Formal processes, but may lack the rigorous optimization of a CMMI Level 5 system.
Scalability & Flexibility
On-demand scalability to adjust team size as project needs evolve, allowing for effective management of burn rate without losing momentum.
Difficult to scale quickly; dependent on an individual's availability.
Can scale, but may be slower to do so and with higher overhead costs.
Security & IP Protection
Ironclad security with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications and a clear, complete transfer of all intellectual property rights.
Security practices vary; IP protection is dependent on the contract.
Generally good security, but may lack enterprise-grade certifications.
Transparency & Communication
Radical transparency through daily stand-ups, weekly demos, and 24/7 access to project management tools.
Communication is direct but can be inconsistent; transparency depends on the individual.
Good communication, but may have more layers of account management.
Cost & Value
Access to a global talent pool at a competitive price, with a 2-week risk-free trial.
Can be cost-effective for small tasks, but rates for top talent are high.
Higher costs due to local salaries and overhead.
Range of Expertise
Access to an "Expert Ecosystem" of specialists, including AWS Certified architects and DevSecOps teams.
Limited to the skills of a single individual.
Limited to the in-house expertise of the agency.
Accountability & Risk
A single, accountable partner for the entire project with a proven track record of over 3000 delivered projects and a 95% client retention rate.
The client bears the risk of non-delivery or quality issues.
A single point of contact, but may have a smaller track record.
The future of gaming is intelligent. At Developers.dev, we are at the forefront of this evolution, leveraging artificial intelligence to create smarter, more dynamic, and more efficient games. Our expertise in AI is not just a service; it's a core component of our AI-Augmented Delivery model, designed to give you a competitive edge by building better games, faster. We go beyond simple coding to integrate AI specialists into our development PODs, ensuring your project benefits from a deep well of expertise.
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We move beyond predictable, scripted enemies to create believable and challenging AI opponents and allies. Our expertise in AI programming allows us to develop sophisticated non-player character (NPC) behaviors, including intelligent pathfinding and complex decision-making systems that react dynamically to player actions. This creates a more engaging and replayable experience, making the game world feel truly alive.
We make vast, unique, and endlessly explorable game worlds a reality without a massive increase in development time. We utilize AI and Procedural Content Generation (PCG) to automatically build expansive environments, levels, and assets. This approach not only reduces development time and costs but also delivers a unique experience for every player through dynamic, AI-driven systems.
Quality assurance is critical, and we use AI to revolutionize it. We employ machine learning and proprietary AI tools for advanced playtesting, balancing, and performance analysis. Our AI systems can run thousands of simulations to identify bugs, discover exploits, and provide data-driven insights into game balance. This allows us to find and fix critical bugs before they ever impact your players, ensuring a polished, stable, and fair experience from day one.
We are at the forefront of the Web3 gaming revolution, building the next generation of decentralized gaming experiences. Our dedicated "Blockchain / Web3 Pod" is a cross-functional team of experts specializing in everything from smart contract development to tokenomics, ensuring your project is not only a great game but a secure and scalable digital economy.
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We extend our game development expertise beyond entertainment to build immersive, high-impact experiences for the enterprise metaverse. We leverage the power of Unreal Engine and Unity to create sophisticated VR/AR applications that solve real-world business challenges. Our expertise with platforms like Meta Quest, combined with our deep understanding of 3D asset creation and network engineering, allows us to build everything from detailed product visualizations to large-scale, persistent virtual worlds.
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A team can be as small as one specialized developer or as large as a multi-pod team of 20+ professionals. A typical "Game Development POD" consists of 3-5 developers, 1 QA engineer, and a part-time Project Manager. We customize the team size and composition based on your specific needs.
Our hiring process is extremely rigorous. It includes multiple rounds of technical assessments, a live coding challenge, a system design interview, and a final cultural fit interview. We test for technical excellence, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and a passion for gaming. Less than 3% of applicants make it onto our team.
Yes, absolutely. Our teams are highly adaptable and have experience with a wide range of tools and methodologies. We can seamlessly integrate into your existing workflow, whether you use Jira, Asana, Trello, Slack, MS Teams, GitHub, or Perforce. We adapt to your process to ensure a smooth collaboration.
For our Dedicated Team and T&M models, we bill on a monthly basis. For Fixed-Scope projects, we use a milestone-based payment schedule that is agreed upon before the project starts. We offer a 2-week paid trial, which is invoiced at the beginning of the engagement.
Yes. We offer a free-replacement guarantee. If any developer is not meeting your expectations, we will provide a suitable replacement and handle the knowledge transfer at no additional cost. We also guarantee the quality of our work and will fix any bugs related to the code we've written, as defined in our service agreement.
You can expect full transparency. We provide daily progress updates via your preferred communication channel, weekly status reports summarizing achievements and plans, detailed timesheets (for T&M models), and access to real-time dashboards in your project management tool.
We are happy to review and work with your legal documents. Our legal team can collaborate with yours to ensure we have a mutually agreeable Master Service Agreement (MSA) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place before we begin.
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