Computer Games in South Korea

Pearl Abyss

At Pearl Abyss, our goal is to create unforgettable experiences and provide lasting impressions with extraordinary games. Founded in 2010, Pearl Abyss is a global game developer renowned for its Black Desert MMORPG franchise. We are currently servicing Black Desert, enjoyed by 40 million users across 150 countries on PC, mobile, and console, and developing Crimson Desert, DokeV, and PLAN 8 with our proprietary next-generation game engine. Aspiring to create realistic and immersive gameplay experiences for players, we work with the highest-standard systems, game graphics, and sound. For more information about Pearl Abyss, please visit our official website at

501 to 1000 staff

Smilegate

A Joyful World of Togetherness Created by Smilegate. Smilegate’s core values are ‘Understanding’, ‘Passion’, and ‘Commitment’. Smilegate has continuously strived for happier lives and a more hopeful society by developing and providing quality games and content. Smilegate will never cease in its challenges or innovations to fulfil its grand dream as a global entertainment company of the world.

1001 to 5000 staff

Cookapps

On the morning commute in Seoul, at a bright daytime café in LA, and by the bedside in Tokyo in the early hours of the morning — we want people all over the world to find big and small moments of joy in their everyday lives. That’s why, today and tomorrow, we keep making fun games that people genuinely want to play.

51 to 200 staff

Playwith Inc

PLAYWITH Inc. is a global game company as a developer and also a publisher of PC online and mobile games started its business in 1998 as one of pioneers in the first era of Korean game industry. It has led the industry developing the global market with Rohan, Sting and Mobile Games as well as providing domestic service through discovering outstanding online game contents such as Ragnarok(2002), Seal Online (2003) and many others. It is gradually extending its fields and now jumping up to be a well-known global game enterprise over the world running 3 different branch office and studio groups.

201 to 500 staff

Doubleu Games Co., Ltd

DoubleU Games, based in Seoul, South Korea, is a global gaming apps developer. We are the only top-tier social casino game publisher and developer based in Asia. Our flagship title, DoubleU Casino offers a great number of high-quality Las Vegas experiences such as slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, and more. Our other titles include DoubleU Bingo, Take5 Slots, Old 80's Slots, and Hello Vegas. As one of very few Korean game developers that focuses on the global market rather than just its own, we welcome talents from various cultural and social backgrounds around the world. After being publicly listed on KOSDAQ, DoubleU Games has also recently acquired DoubleDown Interactive, located in Seattle, as one of its many subsidiaries, setting a physical foothold in the biggest gaming market and becoming one of the most influential game developers of its kind.

201 to 500 staff

Evr Studio

EVR Studio is a digital content developing company with world-class digital human and digital world creation technology, and aims to create a metaverse world where people can communicate beyond the limits of communication and gain joy and resonance. Based on core technologies and the capabilities of top experts, we are developing console games, Metaverse platforms, Digital human, and XR content businesses. Find a companion to accompany EVR on its journey to lead the metaverse era.

51 to 200 staff

Krafton Inc

KRAFTON is a collective of studios, each with their own distinct creative identity. Our team is always aspiring to evolve, innovate, and create new technology and entertainment experiences that fans can interact and engage with for years to come. This is the power of KRAFTON continuously generating unparalleled creation based on technology.

1001 to 5000 staff

Pubg Corporation

KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world. The company consists of PUBG Studio, Bluehole Studio, Striking Distance Studios, RisingWings, and Dreamotion, each with its own unique expertise. KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG: NEW STATE, The Callisto Protocol, TERA, and ELYON. As a technology-driven company that boasts world-class capabilities, KRAFTON seeks to expand its areas of business beyond games, to multimedia entertainment and deep learning.

1001 to 5000 staff

Wemade Connect Co., Ltd

WEMADE CONNECT, the global game publishing platform which was newly rebranded from Flero Games established in 2015, is evaluated as an innovative blockchain technology with a high growth potential and also a high return on investment in terms of technology and business infrastructure WCN possess along with the spread of the K-Game wave.

51 to 200 staff

Actoz Soft Co. Ltd

Actoz Soft - Pioneering Korean Game Developers of PC Online and Mobile Games established in 1996. Actoz Soft's history of success began with the launch of our first MMORPG - Years”. Since then, we have achieved a series of successes in launching PC online games across various genres, such as “Legend of MIR2” and “LaTale”, in both domestic and overseas markets. In particular, the “Legend of MIR” series has gained tremendous popularity in China. Today, the franchise has become a valuable intellectual property, serving as the basis for other cultural business areas, including mobile games and webtoons. “We always strive to create brand-new sources of pleasure.” Actoz Soft aims to lead the international entertainment culture by expanding our focus from PC online games to mobile games and e-sports.

201 to 500 staff

Ncsoft

NC pushes the boundaries with never-ending challenge and continues to imagine a new future where everyone is connected through joy. NC is a global game developer with world-class development and service capabilities. NC produces original IPs which are recognized for their massive worldview and best-in-time technological prowess and graphic quality. Starting with the series, MMORPG set in a medieval fantasy world, NC possesses a portfolio of multiple successful IPs including that is recognized for artistry in graphics and OST, which presents heroic action in an oriental world, and the series that re-established MMORPGs in the West. NC solely develops the technology, visuals, and sound in games. Game R&D at NC is being advanced with the latest equipment and technology to push for a new standard in visual and sound levels. NC is also expanding its portfolio with its work-in-progress original IP projects, while also accelerating the development of new content with diverse genres and platforms for the global market.

1001 to 5000 staff

Devcat

The combination of “developer”, “creativity”, and “advanced technology”, “devCAT” is defined as “a group of developers producing creative works based on advanced technology”. True to our name, devCAT Co, Ltd. believes in creating new, different, and better games through mastery in various disciplines. We do not limit ourselves to simply being a game developer; we strive to go beyond set boundaries and explore outside of our own industry. We foster a nurturing environment, where unique talents of each individuals are respected and held in high regard. Your ideas are important to all of us. And these ideas will be executed in the most interesting way possible: the devCAT way. With us, your work will create a story to be told. ‘’ ‘(Developer)’ ‘(Creativity)’ ‘ (Advanced Technology)’ ‘ ’, IP.

201 to 500 staff

Eyedentity Games

Founded in 2007 by a group of renowned veterans, Eyedentity Games has been showing itself as a top-tier online game developer in the world. Our imaginations, skills and uniqueness in game development have proven to be the finest in the industry, while Dragon Nest, our first title, has become an enormous success in global market- History 2012 Jul. Dragon Nest licensed for Europe 2012 Feb. Dragon Nest licensed for Indonesia (Kreon) 2011 Dec. Dungeon Striker licensed for Korea (NHN) 2011 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Russia/CIS (Mail.Ru) 2011 Jun. Dragon Nest licensed for Singapore/Malaysia (Cherry Credit) 2011 Feb. Dragon Nest licensed for Thailand (Asiasoft) 2010 Apr. Dragon Nest licensed for Taiwan/ Hong Kong (Gamania) 2008 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Taiwan (Gamania) 2008 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for Japan (NHN Japan) 2008 Oct. Dragon Nest licensed for N.America (Nexon America) 2007 Nov. Dragon Nest licensed for China (Shanda) 2007 Oct. Dragon Nest licensed for Korea (Nexon)- Dungeon Striker (Action MORPG) http://ds.hangame.com/- Dragon Nest (Action MORPG) http://dragonnest.nexon.com/main/page/nx.aspx

201 to 500 staff

Liveplex

Liveplex is quite young but a fastest growing game company based in Korea mainly working on online and mobile game businesses. It already made a successful entry into the global markets with its own flagship MMORPG “Queens Blade”. The game has been licensed by our valued partners around the globe and we've been closely working with them to make the best out of the game in each territory. With its own gaming portal "Gameclub.com", Liveplex has been also committing to provide quality online games to its gamers in Korea. Gameclub.com provides MMORPGs mostly under close collaboration with veteran developers from Korea and the other worlds, whereas "Gameclub mini" is the vice-versa for mobile games."Gameclub.com"- http://kr.gameclub.com/main.asp "Gameclub mini"- http://mini.gameclub.com/main/ As a gaming entertainment group, LIVEPLEX will keep pursuing its publishing/development of quality and fun online/mobile games in order to present them to the global gamers and fans as widely as possible. In the course of fulfilling the commitment, Liveplex will always put the most value in the relations with its partners to grow up and enjoy the fruit together.

201 to 500 staff

Netmarble Company

5001 to 10000 staff

Ocean Drive Studio

Founded in 2019, Ocean Drive Studio is an independent video game development studio with vision of creating superb single-player experience games. We are a group of industry veterans working 15+ years as a team and worked on industry changing online games. We have established a new game studio to realize the vision of building true player/community focused game services.

51 to 200 staff

Shiftup

Artwork IP.

201 to 500 staff

Vertigo Games

Vertigo Games was established as one of the next generation game development studio for online games. Having worked at famous Korean game companies in key roles, the founders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that they accumulated from the beginning of online gaming in Korea. Since the inception of the company, Vertigo Games set out a particular mission, along with short and long term strategies, to differentiate itself from other game companies. With a mission and strategy in place, Vertigo strives to become a game developer others will look up to as an innovator and leader. Currently, Vertigo operates 2 studios: Wit Studio and Radio Studio. Wit Studio is developing its first FPS title “Black Shot” and Radio Studio has developed the first online fighting game “Kwonho”. In the future, Vertigo will to expand its Studio portfolio to include other talented studios that will focus on creating fun, quality games of different and dynamic game genres. Vertigo Games is the beginning of entertaining and fun vertigo for all to enjoy.

51 to 200 staff

Ozhill Studio

WE DO ART OUTSOURCING FOR GAMES Established in 2009, OZHILL Studio has grown over the years to emerge as Asia’s leading specialist game design studio. OZHILL Studio has offices in Korea and China with the main studio located in Chengdu, China delivering its service to game studios, developers and enterprise clients worldwide. OZHILL Studio has been providing cost effective service since its inception including some major projects for the biggest names in the digital entertainment industry.

11 to 50 staff

The Mars Corp

The Mars: metaverse project team is creating the metaverse platform, where everyone can make their dreams reality. The metaverse platform of The Mars is currently under development to be released in 2023, and it aims to be project which is connected to the Blockchain ecosystem includes game, e-commerce, online business, social networking service, social networking game, etc.

11 to 50 staff

Gala Lab Corp

Connect: Network World Connected by Games Gala Lab would like to be with you as a communication ground based on games which became ‘Industry’ and ‘Culture’ on our lives. There are countless people communicate on & offline based on games nowadays. Gala Lab will do all the best to be in the middle of people communicate with their own languages and cultures. Joy: Company that deliver Joy Based on previous service know-how, we would like to deliver joy from Gala Lab games not only to Korea but also more countries in the global. Along with the joy, Gala Lab would like to be a ‘joyful company’ which present ‘fresh aroma & breeze’ like, innovative, featured and fun games to the world. Connect+Joy: Fun United, Global Culture Company Games in Korea are not only filled the people with joy but also accepted as culture and valued industry. Furthermore, Korean games are doing its job well as a ‘culture missionary’ which connect world’s people based on the ‘fun’. With games which can be played by whomever love games, Gala Lab’s energetic steps forwards will be continued to meet you.

51 to 200 staff

Gamedex Corp

At GameDex, we specialize in connecting games with players worldwide, delivering exceptional gaming experiences that resonate with audiences across the globe. Since our founding in 2016, we’ve been the trusted behind-the-scenes partner for developers, enabling them to focus on their core passion — creating amazing games. We’ve assembled a team of seasoned gaming experts to provide a one-stop, total service solution for every aspect of the gaming industry. Our comprehensive services include- Live Services - Localization (led by native and professional localization experts)- Quality Assurance (QA)- Game Consulting - Advertising and Marketing - Web Development and Management - UI/UX and Graphic Design With a proven track record, we have successfully launched and scaled over 250 titles across multiple platforms, serving millions of players worldwide. Our clients range from indie developers to major publishers, including:* Tencent Games for Goddess of Victory: Nikke * Nexon for FIFA Online 4 * Pearl Abyss for Black Desert Mobile Driven by curiosity, empathy, and passion, we empower developers to focus on their creative vision while we handle every operational aspect with precision and excellence. Partner with us to take your game global — we’ll manage the complexities of success, so you can focus on what matters most: creating great games. 2016 -()- QA ()-(UI/UX ) 250, FIFA 4.

201 to 500 staff

Ndus Interactive

Shoot, Earn, Pioneer, Now we live in Xociety.

11 to 50 staff

Oneuniverse

The best Web3 builders

51 to 200 staff

Playdog

PlayDog Soft is a developer of casual games that deliver fun and engaging experience to users. We are innovative thinkers and relentless doers, the qualities that enable us to create top-notch games. Monster Busters is a Match-3 puzzle game that was first launched on Facebook in October 2013. In January 2014, the title was released in three major mobile platforms including Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon Appstore. Still maintaining a steep growth, as of February 2015, Monster Busters has 4 million active players on a monthly basis. Monster Busters’ fun and charming artwork and the well thought-out stage design keep users engaged. As users progress over a thousand stages, they discover new puzzle components and are intrigued to continue their adventure. MonsterBusters can be found at the top of the popularity charts in major platforms. Monster Busters: Hexa Blast is a newly released title published on Facebook in February 2015. Adding twists on Monster Busters, it’s a Match-3 puzzle game played in a brilliant hexagonal setting. While Monster Busters: Hexa Blast inherited the basics from its precedent, Monster Busters, Hexa Blast’s novelty in the hexagonal operation and the Arabian themed artwork are received as mind-blowing to the Match-3 puzzle fans, and the game broke daily active users within two weeks after the launch. The mobile app for the title will be released in April 2015.

11 to 50 staff

Devs United Games, Inc

We Create Experiences and Beyond The term "Experiences" as defined by Devs United Games encompasses the entire process where spaces created by Devs United Games are presented to players, experienced by them, and lead to the formation of new relationships.

11 to 50 staff

Elite Games Inc

ELITE GAMES is a Global Game Publishing, Outsourcing and Offshoring Solutions Provider based in South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and, Brazil, with our corporate headquarters located in the United States, specializing in Player Live Supports, Game Operations, Quality Assurance, Localization, Community Moderation and Social Media & Offline Marketing and Promotion while maintaining top-notch quality and yet cost-effective turn-key solutions to Game publishers and Operators worldwide. Having an extensive experience in publishing and operating award-winning catalogues of online games in the Western hemisphere with Game Publishing and Operation experience in the North American and Asian markets, ELITE GAMES provides superior Game Service Solutions for companies looking to satisfy players’ needs and requirements in various genres including PC, Mobile, Console, Social and etc.[Specialties] Customer Supports, Game Management, Online Marketing, Localization, Quality Assurance and other Development supports, Community Management and Social Networking moderation. ELITE GAMES serves as a goodwill ambassador between game publishers and their player-base. Our collective passion for gaming has brought us together and our rich industry experience continues to nurturing and guiding us. We understand our responsibilities and go beyond the calls of duty rigorously and efficiently. These aspects have been essential in providing top-notched service quality we offer.[Value Propositions]> Up to 70% Saving in Operational Expenditure > No Capital Expenditure Requirements > Flexibility in Workforce Management > Rapid Scalability > Industry renown Expertise in Gaming > Global Time zone Coverage > Facilitating Growth Together with our team of young talented professionals, we can help companies in all sizes to drastically reduce their costs while leverage the full benefits of outsourcing and industry knowledge we provide.

51 to 200 staff

Npixel

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51 to 200 staff

Delabs Games

At Delabs Games, we want to create fun games that last a thousand years. With blockchain technology, our games can one day live on forever. This technology also helps us create tools that empower the community to become builders of their favorite Delabs game. Led by Joonmo Kwon, the former CEO of Nexon, we’re building free to play games that anyone can enjoy without knowing anything about NFTs, wallets, or crypto in general. We also have a simple on-boarding process that guides players into the web3 side of our games.

51 to 200 staff

Kuno Interactive Ltd

Kuno Interactive Ltd. is a game developer based in Seoul, South Korea. Our goal is to bring exciting new games with a fresh artistic vision to the PS3 and XBOX360, and later expand into the mobile,tablet,and Smart TV market. We strive to bring gamers all over the world together through the creation of meaningful new experiences and interactions!

11 to 50 staff

Zemi Interactive Inc

Company: Zemi Interactive Inc. Business: Online game S/W Development and Service Established : July. 2002 CEO: Vincent Hwang Employees: 50 Home page: / Product: 4Story Global (global.4story.com/index.asp) 4Story KR Erebus(erebus.outspark.com)

11 to 50 staff

Blueside Inc

BLUESIDE is a leading worldwide developer of interactive entertainment software."BLUESIDE Inc. consisting of the core members who created the world acclaimed "Kingdom Under Fire" series(PC Online, Xbox and Xbox 360) and "Ninety-Nine Nights"(Xbox 360), is a world-class developer of interactive game software with a mission to break new ground in the electronic entertainment industry.* BLUESIDE only focuses to develop and deliver high-end games in multi-platforms for worldwide market. With highly experienced experts in Game Development for both PC and Consoles, Massively Multiplayer Online Game, Network Solution, Content Localization, Computer Animation, and Multimedia Content, BLUESIDE Inc. only focuses to deliver the most exciting and unique gaming experience to all gamers transcending cultures, territories and platforms.

51 to 200 staff

Gumi Korea Inc

gumi Korea is a premier developer and publisher of mobile game in Korea. After establishing gumi Korea label in 2012, the company is providing 10 titles, including “Attack of 1942”, “Brave Frontier”, “Trinity Souls ”, “Rising Hero”, “Co-Co family”," Puzzle Bobble". We deliver new fun and richness to our daily lives by global common theme and connect person and person through entertainment.

51 to 200 staff

Newcore Games

Newcore Games is an independent game development studio founded by Korean game industry veterans in 2020. We believe games have the power to connect people, inspire imaginations, and create new worlds. Our passionate team is dedicated to crafting high-quality, immersive experiences that engage players and leave them wanting more. Join us on our journey as we push the boundaries of game development and bring new, unforgettable experiences to players worldwide.

11 to 50 staff

Thumbage Co., Ltd

Since its establishment in 2013, ThumbAge has ventured into a variety of genres, building a record of successful projects. We helped spark Korea’s mobile gaming wave with titles like, the strategic defense game (in collaboration with 'Shift Up'), and the dark fantasy MMORPG, demonstrating our expertise in the global gaming industry. Today, we are developing games aligned with current trends through our two subsidiaries,'Unsigned Games' and 'Champion Studio'. Each game undergoes a rigorous prototyping and soft launch phase to ensure an enjoyable experience for our players. To learn more about our company, please visit the link below. https://shorturl.at/tyAoe

51 to 200 staff

Challengers Games Corp

We make great games!" Challengers Games is a game developer company, mainly consists of 10+ year experienced senior developers who had worked on MMORPG "TERA" console version, MMORPG "Black Desert", and an open-world RPG "Elden Ring" We have had developed and serviced in various platforms such as PlayStation 5, Xbox series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Steam, iOS, Android, AR/VR, Web Game etc. We develop games following 4 brand values "Diversity","Passion","Together" and "Challenge". We aim to become a world-renowned development studio by creating games that are loved by fans all over the world with creative team members and a culture that respects individuality. Please visit our discord to check out our title "Second Wave" https://discord.gg/ZqsUCsB7y3

51 to 200 staff

Epic League

Epic League is a next-generation gaming hub and studio. Our play ecosystem is designed to transform opportunities in gamification, community growth, and new technology through top-tier quality and fun games. We focus on building with innovative web3 components that enable players to connect meaningfully and creatively to their play experience.

11 to 50 staff

Min Communications

Min Communicationsis a global maker of computer games, striving to bring the markets the best of creative and fun games for all. The company has been able to maintain an unparalleled reputation for core technology needed in the industry by focusing on research work of many kinds since its inception in 1997 and is even more committed than ever to making and providing quality games to our customers worldwide. The company’s broad network of channels overseas has been well established since and is now morphing itself into a leading enterprise in creating global entertainment in its worldwide markets.

51 to 200 staff

Cogoo, Inc

We tell stories. Experimenting a new spy simulator game. A sequel to Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain. Visit our Steam Page to learn more.

11 to 50 staff

Fromthered

FROMtheRED is a game development & gaming platform company, established in 2016. Recently we have launched a new service called ‘’Zempie’’

11 to 50 staff

Gamespring

GameSpring is a software development studio specializing in casino & card games. Our studio brings eight different card games to players in 180+ countries, and we are committed to giving players everywhere a fun and casino-like experience. We pride ourselves in making entertaining and realistic games, made possible by the passion, skills, experience, and commitment of our team.

11 to 50 staff

Io Entertainment

IO Entertainment, a Wemade company, developed and has been servicing, a real-time PvP action game, since 2001. is continuing a massive hit in Korea and Indonesia as a nationally hitting game and is now preparing to expand the business to China in 2013.

51 to 200 staff

Kingdom Story Heroes War

Softnyx, the beloved developer of titles, Gunbound, Rakion and Wolfteam, is making its first foray into Blockchain Gaming with Kingdom Story: Heroes War. The humorous rendition of the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms boasts over 5 million players and is being remade into a Free-2-Play, Play and Earn blockchain game. By implementing NFTs and Tokens, we aim to be at the forefront of Korea's Gamefi industry and find new ways to reward our players and fans who've been supporting us for over 20 years.

1 to 10 staff

Lizard Interactive Co., Ltd

Lizard Interactive is the leader in the free-to-play online game business and has two highly successful MMORPG titles Cronous (cronous.neofun.com) and Sho Online (shoonline.neofun.com). Lizard Interactive also developed and operates the NeoFun free-to-play games portal which includes the FunFun Aracde, a new genre of casual online games where players compete with other players online. Lizard Interactive - Always new and fun.

51 to 200 staff

Mantisco

We Are Building Fun, Secure, & Sustainable Web3 Games & Life-Logging Metaverse. We Are Obsessed Gamers on Web3 mission!

51 to 200 staff

Neowiz Play Studio

Play the world Neowiz Play Studio is a part of Neowiz Group, one of the largest game companies in Korea. Neowiz (formerly Neowiz Games) has been in the industry since 1997, publishing games like Cross Fire (no. 1 in China) and FIFA Online 2 as well as various other titles in PC and mobile. Neowiz Play Studio is a leading social casino game developer with the proven records for superior contents development and the service operator in the industry on multiple platforms. With years of experience and the insight in the industry, we are operating products like PMANG POKER CASINO ROYALE, PMANG SLOTS, PMANG BLACKJACK, PMANG Matgo, PMANG Sudda to name a few and continue to develop more. We also work with partners to bring quality games to our audience and always look for new opportunities. Recently we have formed a group called Neowiz Play Studio Blockchain Lab. to announce our interest and intent on the blockchain technology to study and find the most appropriate business solutions for the practical application. Bringing People to the Crypto World Play the Crypto World Neowiz Play Studio is full of hard working people with great work ethics but also never forget to play hard! We believe that great people make Neowiz Play Studio a great company and this belief resonates through our commitment to provide the quality environment. For more information, please visit us at http://neowizplaystudio.com/en/ Try our slot demo on EOS mainnet at https://slot.nblab.io

201 to 500 staff

Nx Studio

NX Studio was founded on the ambitions to work on exquisite and innovative projects and has not changed its course ever since. NX Studio offers game and movie production services including: 3D art, animation and game development. Since 2011 NX Studio has been developing high quality content for global brands such as Samsung Electronics, Rule the Sky and Sid Meier's Civilization. With a management team from various backgrounds NX Studio strives to bridge the gap between the Korean game industry. NX Studio provides the efficiency and scale of the East while living up to the high quality standards of the West.

11 to 50 staff

Oneuniverse Vn

OneUniverseVN is a member of YJMGAME and specializes in designing Art Pro for Games, CGFilm, Metaverse

201 to 500 staff