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Strategy Game Development services

Where Every Game Is a New Realm to Conquer

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

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Upwork15 reviews
GoodFirms30 reviews
Clutch24 reviews
#Proof

Projects we’ve Brought to life

Seventeen Strategy 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 team passionate about strategy game development, from concept to launch.

Evidence 02

We bring unique ideas to life, whether it’s a strategy fantasy game or a building strategy game.

Evidence 03

Utilizing the latest strategy game development software to build cutting-edge games.

Evidence 04

Design Our game development strategy focuses on creating engaging and rewarding experiences.

Evidence 05

Commitment to meeting deadlines without compromising on the quality of the strategy game build.

Evidence 06

From ideation to post-launch, we provide full-service strategy game development.

#Scope of work

We offer

Whimsy Games or to develop your strategic dreams into digital reality! We specialize in strategy game development and aspire to invent games which not only entertain but also engage the mind and stimulate imagination. The creation of worlds where every decision counts, and every victory feels earned is the goal of our experienced developers, designers, and storytellers.

01–03

Design

2 lines

Systems, art and interface, agreed before you build.

Custom Strategy Game Development

Tailor-made strategy game development for engaging and intellectually stimulating experiences.

Fantasy and RPG Elements

Merging strategy fantasy game concepts with RPG mechanics to create rich, immersive worlds.

What you get

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

04–06

Build

2 lines

Strategy code, the server behind it, and device testing.

Game Mechanics Design

Expertise in building games strategy and mechanics that challenge and delight players.

Cross-Platform Development

Ensuring your strategy game reaches audiences on PC, mobile, and consoles.

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 Support

Continuous updates and support to keep your strategy game build fresh and competitive.

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 Strategy 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 Strategy build feels in the hand, not just what it contains.

Innovative Game Mechanics
01

Innovative Game Mechanics

Pushing the boundaries of strategy game development to offer new challenges.

Engaging Storylines
02

Engaging Storylines

Crafting compelling narratives for every strategy fantasy game, making each campaign memorable.

Complex World-Building
03

Complex World-Building

Expertise in building strategy game environments that are rich in detail and history.

Social and Multiplayer Features
04

Social and Multiplayer Features

Encouraging player interaction with robust multiplayer modes in strategy games RPG.

Analytics and Monetization
05

Analytics and Monetization

Using advanced strategy game development software to track performance and optimize earnings.

#Tech

Engines & tooling we 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 points one 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.

Casual games

Casual game development involves creating easy-to-learn and enjoyable video games for a broad audience. These games have simple mechanics, quick gameplay sessions, and often target mobile and web platforms.

Casual 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.

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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.

A successful strategy game engages players with its depth, challenge, and replayability. The game allows for strategic thinking, planning and decisions combined with a narrative based world and dynamic. The best strategy games offer a balance between complexity and accessibility, allowing both newcomers and veterans to find enjoyment. They often include elements of strategy fantasy games and strategy games RPG, providing diverse experiences through various scenarios and campaigns. User friendly UI/UX, powerful character-driven narratives and a core game loop that allows for strategic diversity. The game’s ability to captivate and retain a committed player base over time is what ultimately determines its success.
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