Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Washington based Video Games companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Video Games industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Washington Video Games Startups
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Bungie
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Bungie is a development studio dedicated to creating community through gaming.
Rainway
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Rainway is a web-based game streaming platform that lets users play their favorite PC games on different devices so they can play anywhere.
Nintendo
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Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles.
AccelByte
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Massively scalable and extensible backend platform for live game services helping creators focus on what matters most: making awesome games.
ProbablyMonsters
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ProbablyMonsters builds AAA video game studios and interactive entertainment.
TinyBuild
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TinyBuild is a Indie Game Developer and Publisher.
Steam
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Steam offers a community-based platform that enables gamers to connect, play, and create and share content with other players.
Starform
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Starform was started by industry veterans with the goal of changing the way people play games together.
Neon Media
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Neon Media produces realtime sets for virtual productions.
Twin Suns
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Twin Suns is a video game studio developing action games for console and PC.
Stray Bombay
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Stray Bombay is a studio made up of Industry veterans and making cooperative games.
Lost Lake Games
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Lost Lake Games is an independent studio committed to making games that blaze new trails and spark the next adventure.
Uber Entertainment
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Uber Entertainment is a video game development company whose products include Monday Night Combat and Planetary Annihilation.
Cyan
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Cyan is an interactive entertainment company best known for the popular Myst series.
AuthorDigital
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AuthorDigital is an information technology company that specializes in video game development.
Strange Loop Games
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Strange Loop Games is an video game developer.
Robodub
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Robodub is a robotics and gaming startup Gamify Robots and Drone to bring the future of gaming to your doorstep.
Valve Software
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Valve is an American entertainment software and tech company developing video games and other related technologies.
Nightdive Studios
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Nightdive Studios develops original and innovative games with a strong emphasis on fun and rewarding experiences.
Xbox Game Studios
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Xbox Game Studios creates and publishes interactive, intuitive, and wickedly fun games.
DB Creations
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DB Creations creates AR games that bring player’s imaginations into the real world.
Game Jolt
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Game Jolt is the social media platform for billions of gamers and the content they create.
Interact CE
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Interact CE is a software company that offers a gamified continuing education platform.
PowerA
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PowerA is an video game console accessories manufacturing company.
Sucker Punch Productions
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Sucker Punch is a production company that is specialized in character-based video games.
Bears vs Babies
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Bears vs Babies is a monster game who eat babies.
Studio Wildcard
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Studio Wildcard is an American video game developer based in Kirkland, Washington.
Zebra Partners
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Global public relations, brand/marketing firm specializing in video gaming, VR/AR, emerging technology and consumer products
Analogue
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Analogue develops and markets video game hardware devices and accessories.
Hidden Path Entertainment
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Hidden Path Entertainment is an independent video game company.
Project Archer
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Project Archer is an augmented reality studio, creates the future of augmented reality in the retail space.
Monolith Productions
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Monolith Productions is a Kirkland, Washington-based computer game.
Zachtronics
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Zachtronics is an independent video game development studio based in Redmond, WA.
Soulbound Studios
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Soulbound Studios is a game development company that specializes in MMORPG games such as Chronicles of Elyria.
Camouflaj
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Camouflaj makes high quality, meaningful games for the global audience.
Cold Symmetry
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Cold Symmetry is an original and exhibit distributor, offering a complete portfolio of game solutions globally.
Runic Games
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Runic Games is a Seattle-based American computer game company.
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
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Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is a casino specializing in slot machines, table games, and craps in Suquamish, WA.
Catalyst Game Labs
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Catalyst Game Labs is a gaming platform offering high-quality games and fiction.
Anomaly Labs
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Anomaly Labs is an independent game studio, developer Puzzlemancer for IOS.
Forrest-Pruzan Creative
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Forrest-Pruzan Creative is an invention, design, and playtesting studio specializing in games.
Cat Daddy Games
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Cat Daddy Games is a Seattle-based 2K studio and working on a variety of exciting mobile games
Griptonite Games
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Griptonite Games develops titles for multiple platforms.
Tiny Bite Games
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Tiny Bite Games is a gaming company that was founded in 2008 by casual game industry veterans from Oberon Games and Sierra Entertainment.
SunSpark Labs
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SunSpark Labs is a mobile application and games developer company and has developed apps like Morfo and Morfo 3D Face Booth for iOS users.
Actual Nerds
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Actual Nerds, a passionate and dedicated game development studio focused on our first game, The Tarnishing of Juxtia.
Fun Bits Interactive
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Fun Bits Interactive is a game development & Production Services Studio company.
SimplyFun
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SimplyFun is a consumer goods company offering games and toys.
DistinctDev
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DistinctDev is an energetic mobile gaming company.
Chronicler
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Chronicler provides video game stories through collaboration between players and developers.
Random Salad Games
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Random Salad Games is a mobile game studio specializes in casual games for the Windows platform.
Zombie Studios
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Zombie Studios is a Seattle-based video game studio that produces games, comics, and feature films.
Hyperspace XR
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Hyperspace XR is a platform enabling massive virtual environments to become fully physical and virtual at the same time.
17-BIT
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17-BIT develops indie video games such as the Shogun and Galak-Z: The Dimensional.
GameSamba
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GameSamba is a gaming company that offers end-to-end computer game design, development, deployment, support and maintenance services.
Olympus Games
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Olympus Games is a Provider of a mod management platform
Nerd Ninjas
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Nerd Ninjas is an IT business that creates video and computer games that combine the real and virtual worlds.
Core Design
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Core design is a team of development professionals consisting of civil engineers, surveyors, architects.
Ska Studios
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Ska Studios is a game development and publishing company.
Little Creek Casino Resort
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Little Creek Casino Resort is a casino that features casino gaming, spa, and nightlife. in Washington.
Gas Powered Games
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Gas Powered Games was founded in May 1998 by acclaimed game designer and industry visionary, Chris Taylor.
TinkerHouse Games
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Tinker House Games is an autonomous collective of dedicated experimentalists.
EVO Controllers
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EVOLUTION CONTROLLERS designs and develops Bluetooth game controllers for smart devices.
Lamina Studios
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Lamina Studios is an indie game studio that publishes and develops indie video games with new concepts and collaboration.
Strategic Alternatives
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Strategy Consulting & Acquisition Advisory
Kodu Game Lab
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Kodu lets kids create games on the PC and Xbox via a simple visual programming language.
Sound Rangers
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Sound Rangers is a art and video games company located in Seattle.
Mystery Coconut
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Mystery Games is an independent firm that develops and publishes games for iOS and Android devices.
Super Meat Boy
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An independent video game designed by Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes and developed by Team Meat
Spiffcode
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Spiffcode is a company that created a real-time strategy game, Warfare Incorporated, available on smartphones.
DropForge
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DropForge was formed by a group of game industry veterans who helped pioneer the transformative effect that mobility.
GameTextures.com
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A massive library of ready-to-use, procedurally generated video game materials – used and loved by game companies world wide.
Glass Bottom Games
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Glass Bottom Games makes absurdly cozy games about animals doing people things.
Secret Lair Studios
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Secret Lair Studios is a game development studio.
FEZ
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FEZ is an indie puzzle game that enables players to experience the struggle of a 2D creature who discovers a parallel third dimension.
AirMech
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AirMech is a F2P Action RTS game you can play anywhere!
Atomic Chimp Games
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Atomic Chimp Games is committed to making family friendly, fun video games, primarily for mobile and handheld devices.
DevGAMM
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DevGAMM is a group of professionals that is a part of the gaming industry and develops various computer games.
Just Add Monsters
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Just Add Monsters is an independent game publisher that offers game development services.
M-Digital Media
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M-Digital Media is a game development company which has developed games for Android and iOS platforms.
GAMACY.com
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GAMACY.com — A discovery engine for video games.
Monte Cook Games
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Monte Cook Games is a publisher of fantastic worlds & fun games, premium art, storytelling & design to bring innovative tabletop RPGs.
Foldit
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Foldit is a scientific discovery game that enables its users to contribute in biochemistry research.
Outerloop Games
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Outerloop Games is a Seattle based independent video game studio.
Super X Studios
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Super X Studios specializes in cross-platform video game design and development.
The Cooking Game VR
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The Cooking Game VR is a Facebook Oculus Spotlight virtual reality (VR) simulation game.
Bluff Avenue
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Bluff Avenue is a provider of online poker games for people who wish to play with friends.
Monster Squad
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Monster Squad is a game development company.
World eSports
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World eSportsis a global broadcast network, delivering premium live and on demand eSports action.
AgeOfEmpires
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AgeOfEmpires is an award-winning series of personal computer games that revolves around two main game modes of single player and campaign.
Berk Box
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Berk Box is a fun and entertainment application design and development company. They specifically create and publish games for iPhon
Vidya Gamer
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Vidya Gamer is a start-up focused on transforming the Games and Learning space into a meaningful, impactful, commercial sector.
Suckerfree Games
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SuckerFree Games is a collective of evergreen college graduates who have grown up watching the game industry.
Torpex Games
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Torpex Games is a game development studio that develops live arcade and battle games.
