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AR Game Development Services

Looking for custom AR game development solutions tailored to your needs? Whimsy Games is here to help! As industry leaders, we specialize in creating cutting-edge AR experiences to empower your business. Don’t wait—partner with us and unlock the full potential of AR game development services today!

75professionals creating top-notch games
8years in the game industry
100+developed games
89clients trust our expertise

# your game, not a market average

Upwork15 reviews
GoodFirms30 reviews
Clutch24 reviews
#Proof

Projects we’ve Brought to life

Seventeen Augmented Reality (AR) productions. What each one is, and which part of the pipeline we owned.

#Why choose us

Why US

Three checks before anyone talks budget: who is on the build, what we have already submitted to the App Store, and which engine the game runs on. Each answer names what it is based on.

Evidence 01

A trusted augmented reality game development company offering end-to-end solutions for projects of all sizes and complexities.

Evidence 02

As a forward-thinking augmented reality development company , we combine storytelling and innovation to elevate player immersion and experience.

Evidence 03

Our seasoned AR game developers and designers craft engaging, immersive experiences that resonate with players on any platform.

Evidence 04

We specialize in bespoke AR game development services, ensuring every project is uniquely aligned with your goals and target audience.

Evidence 05

As an AR app development company, we deliver dynamic solutions for mobile, web, and other platforms, ensuring your product reaches its full potential.

Evidence 06

As a leader in augmented reality outsourcing, we employ state-of-the-art technologies to create groundbreaking AR experiences.

#Scope of work

AR game development services we offer

Three phases, eight lines. Take all of it, or the parts your team doesn't cover — each one is priced as its own line.

01–03

Design

3 lines

Systems, art and interface, agreed before you build.

Web3

As technologies of Web3 and AR continue to develop, we can expect to see more innovative and creative applications that bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds.

Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine is a powerful tool for creating 3D content, making it perfect for delivering augmented game development services. With advanced features like object recognition and camera tracking, it enables developers to seamlessly blend digital and physical worlds in real time. Its proven expertise in virtual reality (VR) content further solidifies Unreal Engine as a top choice for augmented reality (AR) development.

Unity

Unity is a popular engine for creating Augmented Reality (AR) experiences. It offers tools for 3D graphics, animations, and physics simulations and supports AR features like object recognition and camera tracking. With a large developer community and VR capabilities, it’s a versatile choice for creating engaging AR content.

What you get

A design system, art direction and every screen the build needs.

04–06

Build

3 lines

Augmented Reality (AR) code, the server behind it, and device testing.

AR kits

AR software development kits (SDKs) provide developers with pre-built tools and libraries for creating AR experiences without starting from scratch. Popular kits include ARCore for Android, ARKit for iOS, and third-party options like Wikitude. Documentation is provided, allowing for rapid development and modifications. Choosing the fitting kit is essential for the platform and project requirements.

AR Game Development

As AR game developers , we provide immersive and interactive experiences as per your vision. We provide tailor-made AR game development services that enthrall your audience with the latest augmented reality outsourcing solutions .

AR Game Art

Get high visual quality with the help of our professional AR game developers who will take your AR gaming projects to the next level. Augmented reality outsourcing services for AR game art that is attuned to your creative and technical needs.

What you get

A signed build running on real devices, with the backend live behind it.

07–08

Ship and run

2 lines

Submission, review answers, and updates after launch.

AR Game Design

Turn your ideas into an exciting gaming experience! As expert AR developers, we focus on creating unique mechanisms, designing seamless interfaces for players to be a part of changing and animated AR zones.

Prototyping

Save time on AR game development with rapid prototyping services. Your trusted AR game development company, we assure you, our augmented reality outsourcing solutions will make your dreams a reality in no time.

What you get

The game on the App Store, and a team still on it after launch.

#How we work

Our Usual AR Game Development Process

Every stage ends with something in your hands, and with a date you can hold us to.

“Changes during the plan cost days. Changes after coding starts cost weeks.”
week 0week 5week 10week 15week 20week 25week 30
ReleasePlan signed off

Total to App Store submission: 23 weeks from kickoff — a mid-complexity Augmented Reality (AR) build. The parent mobile hub quotes 4–6 months for this band.

From brief to live game

One location through the pipeline — the same scene at five stages

Location production: brief
brief
Location production: sketch
sketch
Location production: concept
concept
Location production: model
model
Location production: in engine
in engine
#Features

AR Industries

Four areas that decide how a Augmented Reality (AR) build feels in the hand, not just what it contains.

MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
01

MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

AR is a vital teaching tool for med students. It creates 3D images of organs that look like real living things, which helps surgeons understand complex procedures quickly and saves them valuable time. Many AR game developers are now creating specialized augmented reality development company tools to enhance learning experiences in the medical field.

GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
02

GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR

Pokemon Go’s use of augmented reality created unprecedented popularity, with over 250 million monthly players. The game demonstrated the vast potential of AR in entertainment and gaming, particularly in mobile gaming. This success highlights the capabilities of an AR game development company to create engaging AR game development solutions that bring immersive experiences to life.

RETAIL SECTOR
03

RETAIL SECTOR

Augmented reality is an excellent tool for retailers to engage online and in-store customers. It’s beneficial for try-on experiences like eyewear, makeup, and furniture.

DESIGN, BRANDING, AND MODELLING
04

DESIGN, BRANDING, AND MODELLING

AR game design helps us visualize concepts in a physical environment and understand their size, shape, and surroundings. It provides a higher fidelity visualization, allowing us to envision the end product better. AR game designers use these capabilities to create realistic in-game environments that enhance gameplay experiences.

TOURISM BUSINESS
05

TOURISM BUSINESS

AR enhances travel by offering personalized experiences based on location. Gatwick Airport has tested AR to guide passengers with navigational beacons and a smartphone app. With the rise of augmented reality outsourcing, more travel companies are partnering with augmented reality game developers to incorporate AR into their services.

EDUCATION SECTOR
06

EDUCATION SECTOR

AR revolutionizes education by allowing learners to interact with inaccessible objects from their familiar environment. Educators worldwide are incorporating it into their methods; we expect this trend to continue and grow.

#Tech

Engines & toolingwe ship on

We pick the stack to fit the title, not the other way around. Most shipped work runs on Unity and Unreal, with custom backends and live-ops tooling layered on top.

AI assistants for generating concepts, textures, character variations, and LODs. We use them as accelerators for senior artists, not as replacements.
CascadeurComfyUICopilot

Not sure which level you need?

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#Ways to work

Two starting pointsone team

Same team and the same guarantees — different first questions, different proof, different price band.

Drag the handle — or tap either side

The same on both routes

  • Every estimate itemised — cut any line before work starts
  • Store submission handled: optimisation, compliance, release
Recommended

Vision-faithful build

from $150,000

What's included
Design, art and UI · development and backend · QA · store submission
You sign off at
Prototype, first playable, beta
You walk away with
The finished game and its source code, owned by you
How long
6–12 months to submission

If the first playable doesn't make you smile, we rework the stage at no cost — until it does

Start with discovery
#Terms

The Value of Whimsy Games

They don't change by service, by budget or by client.

Time Savers

Ready, Set, Go!

No waiting for respawns. We’re fast and always game to start!

Easy Power-Ups

Level Up Instantly!

Scale your project like a pro, from pixel beginnings to epic quests.

Smart Spending

Win More, Spend Less!

Get legendary results without emptying your loot chest.

Top Quality

Play Flawlessly!

Every project gets our champion-level QA. No bugs allowed!

Genres we create

Explore the reference builds from our project portfolio.

Adventure Games

Our metaverse game developers produce captivating adventure games that allow users to immerse themselves in an intriguing virtual environment.

Adventure Games
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#Testimonials

What our clients think about us

Direct quotes from the founders and directors who signed the work, published where you can check them.

Clutch
Henrik OlsenCEO & Co-founder

Whimsy was the first outsourcing partner that actually felt like an extension of our internal team. Daily standups, transparent burndowns, and art that didn't need three revision passes.

Clutch
Maya ChenExecutive Producer

They took over live ops without a single dropped event. Retention grew a quarter in a row — and our internal team finally slept.

Clutch
Tomas WeberCTO

Asset specs written by people who integrate them. Fewer rework loops than any vendor we tried in eight years.

We strive for excellence

Clutch awards
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Direct answers

Questions producers and founders ask before signing. If yours isn't here — the form below lands in our inbox, not a sales queue.

With AR, you are able to participate in the content as opposed to simply just consuming it as you would traditional content. This kind of engagement generates emotional attachments then enhances brand loyalty. Users tend to keep coming back for more interaction with AR, which translates to better user retention for the business. Gamification-related elements of AR also encourage users to share with their social circles, leading to more organic brand reach. From customized AR content, reward systems, to storytelling, AR game development services equip businesses to gold the competition and stand out in markets.
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