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Custom video games development company

Bringing Your Imagination to the Virtual World At Whimsy Games, we transform your vision into captivating custom video games

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 Custom games 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

Years of experience in custom video game development set us apart.

Evidence 02

We encourage innovation, allowing your creativity to flourish without boundaries.

Evidence 03

Rigorous testing ensures that your game is bug-free and performs flawlessly.

Evidence 04

We provide top-notch services at competitive prices, ensuring value for your investment.

Evidence 05

Our efficient workflow guarantees your game will be delivered on schedule, every time.

Evidence 06

Our team lives and breathes gaming, ensuring that every project is handled with love and expertise.

#Scope of work

We offer

At Whimsy Games, we are more than a game development company. We are a bunch of creatives and tech geeks that believe in bringing your gaming dreams into reality. We specialise in Unity game development for mobile-first projects and Unreal Engine for console AAA experiences. With a focus on custom video game development, we strive to create unique experiences that stand out in the digital landscape. We work to bring out the best with our mantra of innovation, quality and a customer-centric approach.

01–03

Design

2 lines

Systems, art and interface, agreed before you build.

Custom Video Game Development

From concept to launch, we tailor every aspect of the game to fit your vision.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Game Development

Our VR and AR game development services create immersive and interactive worlds, optimized for unforgettable experiences on VR/AR platforms.

What you get

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

04–06

Build

2 lines

Custom games code, the server behind it, and device testing.

Custom Video Game Art

Our artists create stunning visuals that bring your game’s world to life, from character designs to immersive environments.

Customer Service Video Games

Exceptional support for both developers and gamers, enhancing the gaming experience through dedicated service.

What you get

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

07–08

Ship and run

1 lines

Submission, review answers, and updates after launch.

Post-launch Live-Ops management

Post-launch Live-Ops management to keep your game engaging, growing, and profitable for years.

What you get

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

#How we work

How We Work

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 Custom games 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

Features

Four areas that decide how a Custom games build feels in the hand, not just what it contains.

Tailored Solutions
01

Tailored Solutions

Every aspect of our games, from the mechanics to the story, is custom-designed to meet your specific needs.

Cross-Platform Compatibility
02

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Our custom video game systems ensure your game delivers a seamless experience across all devices.

Engaging Design
03

Engaging Design

Captivating custom video game art and innovative gameplay keep players coming back for more.

Scalability
04

Scalability

Our games are built to grow with your audience, ensuring longevity and ongoing engagement.

Dedicated Support
05

Dedicated Support

Our video game customer service is always ready to assist, guaranteeing the best experience for you and your players.

#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?

Tell us what you have — an idea, a document, or a half-built game — and we'll say which one fits and what it would cost.

Help me decidefree, no pitch — 30 min →
#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

Four things that are the sameon every project

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

Time Savers

Ready, Set, Go!

A consultation within 48 hours — next steps and the questions we need answered.

Easy Power-Ups

Level Up Instantly!

Add artists, engineers or QA mid-project, named and priced before the sprint.

Smart Spending

Win More, Spend Less!

Every estimate is itemised — cut or keep any line before work starts.

Top Quality

Play Flawlessly!

QA runs on every build across iPhone and iPad: alpha pass, beta pass, then the release candidate.

Genres we create

Explore the reference builds from our project portfolio.

Adventure Games

When designing adventure games, we put a story and characters first. Our specialists create unique assets to add an immersive touch. It can be power upgrades, skins, etc.

Adventure Games
Free for new projects

Can't describe your game yet?Free consultation in 48 hours

Three lines is enough — your name, your email and the idea as you have it. You get back our first questions and an honest read on scope.

Get my consultation

48 h turnaround·NDA before the first call·your idea stays yours

#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.

There is nothing quite like custom video game development that can match the flexibility of creativity you have to unleash your unique idea without being restricted in terms of pre-defined platforms/templates. It enables a tailored gaming experience, where every aspect of the game, from the storyline to the gameplay mechanics and custom video game art, can be designed to engage your specific target audience. Customizing your game in this way is what will help you stand out among the sea of games available, as well as result in a more engaging and enriching experience for players which can eventually lead to higher success rates along with further player loyalty.
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