Video games. From prototype to launch

A game development studio for mobile, PC and console

We are a game development studio working in Unity, Unreal Engine and Godot across mobile, PC and console. We partner with indie studios that need extra hands, founders with a game concept, and brands that want to use games to engage, train or build loyalty.

We cover the full cycle: game design, programming, 2D and 3D art, audio, platform integration, release and post-launch updates.

What we do

Playable prototypes to validate an idea, full game development, real-time multiplayer with servers and matchmaking, porting to new platforms, gamification for apps and training, and live ops with events, content and monetisation.

Unity, Unreal or Godot: the engine follows the game

Unity is a strong choice for mobile and cross-platform titles with lean teams. Unreal Engine shines when visual fidelity comes first, on PC and console or in high-end experiences. Godot is lightweight, open source and royalty-free, ideal for 2D games and teams that want full control over the engine.

We don’t sell an engine. We look at the genre, target platforms, the team that will maintain the game and the business model, and recommend the option with the least risk and the most room to grow.

How we develop a game

First we find the fun. Within a few weeks we build a playable prototype around the core mechanic and put it in front of real players. If it doesn’t hook them, far better to know now.

Once the mechanic holds up, we set a living design document, an art direction and a milestone plan: vertical slice, alpha, beta and launch. Every milestone gives you a playable build.

We integrate what the game needs to ship: achievements, cloud saves, in-app purchases, ads where they fit the design, analytics, and the requirements of Steam, the App Store, Google Play or consoles.

After launch the game stays alive: we fix, rebalance, add content and track retention and monetisation.

We are transparent about scope, because games grow out of control easily. We agree what goes into each milestone and review priorities with you before adding new content, so budget and release date stay realistic.

Why choose ARK as your game studio

A games team inside a company with senior software engineering. That means robust multiplayer backends, maintainable code and serious build pipelines, not just a good-looking prototype.

We share talent with our 3D practice, which produces engine-ready characters, environments and props, and with our app and web practices for product, community and storefront work. If you need a US or UK company to publish and get paid on the stores, we form that too.

Technology

Unity and C#, Unreal Engine and C++, Godot, dedicated servers and backend services for multiplayer, Steamworks, Game Center, Google Play Games, and art tools such as Blender and Substance.