57 Best Maryland Gaming Companies and Startups

May 23, 2023

This article showcases our top picks for the best Maryland based Gaming companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Gaming 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 Maryland Gaming Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

Octopus Interactive Inc.

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Octopus Interactive Inc. is the leader in rideshare entertainment and advertising in North America.

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Slinger bag is a sports brand focused on delivering innovative, game improvement technologies, and equipment for the global tennis market.

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VisiSonics

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VisiSonics provides 3D audio rendering and capture for VR, AR, gaming and soundfield analysis on world class scientific discovery.

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Pangea Cup

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Pangea Cup is a game competitive community for undiscovered talent in the video game industry.

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North Star Games

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North Star Games is a board game publishing company that brings friends and family together with fun and innovative designer games.

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Bethesda Softworks

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Bethesda Softworks develops and publishes cross-platform video games.

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ZeniMax

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ZeniMax is a media company connecting game developers, artists, designers, programmers, and talents to create entertainment content.

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SprintR, LLC

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Virtual Reality Input Development Company

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iBuyPower

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iBuyPower is engaged in the development of customized high-performance gaming PCs.

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Big Huge Games

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Big Huge Games is a software developer of strategy based video games.

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Bethesda Game Studios

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Bethesda Game Studios is an American video game developer and a studio of ZeniMax Media based in Rockville, Maryland.

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XL Software Solutions

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XL Software Solutions is a mobile apps developer company. It develops applications that are compatible with iPhones and iPads. It develops

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Ripken Baseball

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Ripken Baseball is platform for all to take part in tournaments and it provides everything about the games.

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Idea Fabrik

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Develops and operates a proprietary platform for development and distribution of massively multiplayer online RPG games

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Troika Entertainment

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Troika Entertainment is an entertainment company that offers entertainment production services.

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BreakAway Games

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BreakAway Games crafts serious games in education, healthcare & defense, emphasizing immersive training, simulation & decision-making.

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AAA Game Art Studio

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AAA Game Art Studio provides services for the gaming and digital industries.

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ZeniMax Online Studios

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ZeniMax Online create world-class online games.

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Alexandre Minard

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Alexandre Minard is a application developer and programmer. He have published various games for iPa

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Oxide Games

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Oxide Games is a next-generation 3D engine for console and PC gaming.

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Escape Velocity Games

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Escape Velocity Games is a relatively new game publisher.

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INI

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INI is a business that develops gaming software lines and also produces shirts.

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Fantasy World Entertainment

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Fantasy World Entertainment is an amusement rental company for parties, picnics and promotions with interactive rides, games, & casino.

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Game Gym

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Game Gym offers live and online structured gaming sessions by certified coachers, training programs, and summer camps and tournaments.

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Alliance Game Distributors

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Alliance Game Distributors provides board games, miniatures, role-playing games, card games, gaming tools, and accessories.

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Great Game Products

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Great Game product Inc. is a developer of mobile apps. Its has been developing fun games apps.Bridge barron is a trademark of Great Game

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Sparkypants

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Sparkypants is an operator of a game development studio used to create strategic video games.

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MSquare Healthcare

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MSquare Healthcare is a medical gaming platform.

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ArdentSky

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ArdentSky develops technology for gaming and gambling compliance and aids gaming firms with licensing and product compliance issues.

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Bethesda Softworks

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Bethesda Softworks develops and publishes cross-platform video games.

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Pure Bang Games

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Pure Bang Games deals with the design and creation of games for PC, mobile and console devices.

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ClimbZone

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ClimbZone is an indoor kid climbing and family entertainment center.

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Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment

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Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment is a sports industry that topnotch, high-flying entertainment and professional gaming services.

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Esports World Convention

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The Electronic Sports World Convention is an international professional gaming championship.

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Lost Battalion Games

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Lost Battalion Games publishes and manufactures fun, games for the board, miniatures, and card game players.

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Rosecroft Raceway

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Rosecroft Raceway is one of Maryland’s oldest and most historic Harness Raceways.

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Social Growth Technologies

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Social Growth Technologies delivers online advertising and virtual currency monetization in the social gaming and e-commerce environments.

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Gale Force Nine

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Gale Force Nine is a group of gaming stores that designs, produces, and retails competitive, battlefield board games, toys, and accessories.

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Magfest

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Magfest is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of video games, video game culture, and video game music.

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Looney Labs

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Looney Labs is a game publishing company that publishes card games and board games.

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SecretNewCo

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SecretNewCo is a game development firm.

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Atlantic Bingo Supply

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Atlantic Bingo Supply is the distributor of gaming devices in the gaming industry.

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American Esports

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American Esports provides products and services solutions for the esports industry.

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Coopers Sports Picks

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Cooper’s Pick is a sports website that offers in depth coverage on the NFL, college football, NBA, hockey, baseball, and other major sports.

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Talk of the Town Entertainment

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Talk of the Town Entertainment provides interactive entertainment, including game shows, arcade games, and inflatable activities.

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Multi Man Publishing

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Multi-Man Publishing, Inc is a designer and producer of Advanced Squad Leader and other fine war-games.

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GAMESCAPE

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GAMESCAPE is a mobile games platform that integrates with customer loyalty programs within the hospitality sector.

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Wonderflygames

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Wonderflygames is a company offering recreational games like laser tag, paintball, arrow tag, and hover ball along with hosting parties.

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Beyond Comics

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Beyond Comics creates, develops, and sells comic books and graphic novels.

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Systemic Games

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Systemic Games is a gaming studio that offers puzzle games for desktop and mobile devices.

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Potomac Horse Center

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Potomac Horse Center is an extensive teaching program featuring riding classes for children.

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The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Course

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The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Course is a social organisation that offers golf, social events, and gaming goods.

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Chesapeake Billiards

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Chesapeake Billiards is a manufacturer of game and pool tables.

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K & N Ventures

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K & N Ventures develops mobile applications for both the iPad and iPhone users. They develop gaming applications that are full of

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The Noobist

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The Noobist publishes headline news about technology, entertainment, gaming, and other nerdy topics.

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Dversexxx

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Formily Dverse-Proiductions Adult Entertainment Compant

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Crazy Robot Games

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Crazy Robot Games is an independent private firm that develops games for all iOS and Android devices.

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