Game Development Services
Development services for mobile, web, desktop games and gamified experiences full-cycle production within various industries and niches.
Fgfactory is a premier game development company dedicated to turning your vision into reality. With our expertise in creating immersive and engaging gaming experiences, we offer a full cycle game development services tailored to your needs. From concept design to development and product launch, our team is here to bring your game ideas to life.
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Custom Game Development Services
Fgfactory is a game development company from scratch to release and further to major platforms including mobile, web browsers and desktop computers. We provide our clients with high-quality services in various areas such as Casual, Hyper Casual and Hybrid Casual, NFT games and Metaverses, Gamification of various areas including Education, Promotion, User Engagement and Corporate Staff Motivation, Casino, Bingo, Card and Slot games.
Our team of technical specialists acts as a reliable contractor in all stages of custom game development, from Prototyping and Game Design, to Full Cycle Development, Final Deployment and Launch, and Post-Launch Support.
Mobile game development for various industries and business niches
The distinctive features of mobile development are primarily determined by the specifics of the user experience, certain requirements for hardware limitations, and a huge variety of devices on which mobile games are launched.
Our company has many years of experience and diverse expertise in creating mobile games for various requirements, business goals, industries and niches.
Creating games, interactive experiences, and multi-component solutions for web browsers
Web browser projects are primarily solutions that in 99% of cases require full-stack development, including both the frontend component with which the user interacts, and the backend component responsible for the server, database, business logic, security and availability of the product.
Our technical stack and team of specialists cover the full cycle of developing gaming and gamified solutions for web browsers.
Games and interactive experiences for desktop computers and other large screens
Developing games, gamified experiences and interactive entertainment for desktop computers has its own set of features, allows for the creation of higher quality projects from a visual point of view, and is also characterized by its own features of user experience and target audience.
Using such key technologies for creating desktop games as Unreal Engine and Unity, Fgfactory development team creates projects of varying complexity, from small interactive presentations and experiences to large projects with open worlds, high-quality 3D graphics and effects.
Hyper casual, casual and hybrid casual game development from concept to distribution
Our team has extensive experience working with various types of casual games, including hyper casual, classic casual and hybrid casual and creating various game graphics both 2D and 3D for such games.
All types are roughly similar but have their own differences in game mechanics, additional functionality, user flow and other features. However, two key features are: simple and understandable (casual) gameplay - this is what distinguishes all casual games from other genres and attractive and bright graphics.
Games and gamified applications for kids and adults that engage, motivate and educate
Games and gaming methods are actively integrated into various non-gaming areas, for example, into education. This applies to educational sites, applications and platforms for both children and adults, which seek to implement gamification into their processes in order to increase the engagement of their users, increase motivation and, as a result, increase interest in the product and various KPIs.
Our team has many years of experience in creating educational games and platforms from scratch, or integrating gamification into various user and business processes. We can help with the development of both educational programs and games for children of various ages, and in the creation of educational systems for adults, special professions requiring training and corporate staff.
Full range of design and technical services for metaverse development from idea to release
We build holistic multi-component ecosystems that give users access to a full range of activities, can exist autonomously and combine various spheres and services. Such systems (metaverses) are essentially multiplayer games in which users do everything that is available in the ecosystem, but unlike classic MMOs, metaverses also have an internal economic system that works one way or another on real money (crypto or fiat).
By creating various 2D or 3D projects for our clients, we provide all the needs of our clients from the initial idea of the metaverse to the final implementation and launch.
Development and integration of NFT assets, algorithms for their storage and use in games on various platforms
Games containing NFT tokens as a means of storing and transferring values are quite common today. Thanks to the capabilities of encryption technologies and the crypto industry, NFTs have become a fairly popular tool in games, in most web-based games. However, mobile and desktop games also have ways to integrate NFTs into their ecosystem.
Fgfactory team has a diverse expertise in creating and integrating NFTs in games, both in-game assets and tools for obtaining additional functionality and capabilities.
Deep experience in gamification and gamified solutions development for multiple industries
Gamification is one of the company's key areas and includes the creation of various gamification solutions within existing user and business processes or full-fledged mobile, web or desktop gaming experiences for users.
This includes:
- Advertising activations and games;
- Corporate solutions for motivating and increasing staff interaction;
- Interactive experiences for exhibitions and various offline events;
- Educational applications;
- Visual simulations of corporate, business, or technical processes.
- Corporate sector entertainment.
Comprehensive creation of slot games from design to development for mobile and web browsers
Fgfactory has deep expertise in creating slot games, mostly casual slot games for mobile and browser platforms. We create 2D and 3D graphics, animations, game design and software development of slot games.
Software implementation includes both front-end development for mobile platforms (based on Unity) and web platforms (based on JS, Angular and PixiJS) as well as server solutions to ensure security, fair play, and ease of access to the game from various devices.
Design and development of cross-platform casinos and related games
Casino games are a large list of different games, including card games, slots, bingo, and other games where you can place bets. However, casino games are not necessarily gambling, they can also be casual games that do not have classic betting mechanisms.
Our team provides creative and technical support for such projects, creating cross-platform solutions for various needs.
Implementation of bingo games from scratch to release, co-development or creation of individual game components
We have experience in creating bingo games, both graphic assets and animations for bingo games, and technical implementation including frontend, backend and infrastructure development for safe and convenient gaming.
Our partners include gaming companies, bingo game and content providers for the gambling industry and companies. Our team provides a high level of implementation of game graphics, animations and game development.
A full range of services for creating card games of any complexity from classic to casual and combat cards
Card games are a huge niche of games with different mechanics, rules, number of players and user flows. These are not necessarily gambling games, but also casual, fictional, battle cards, quizzes or party games.
We create single player and multiplayer card games for mobile and web browser platforms that include attractive graphics, cross-platform front-end, as well as backend and server parts that comply with security standards for storing user and other data.
Game prototypes development and testing of game mechanics at early stages
Prototyping is an early stage of game product development. As a rule, the development of game prototypes is necessary for large projects in order to check playability, metrics and get initial feedback from the test audience. Prototyping is an extremely important stage to avoid unnecessary costs, adjust the development plan and probably abandon the idea at the initial stage if the required results and metrics are not achieved.
Our team, which usually includes game designers, game developers and UX designers, helps companies create game prototypes and subsequently consults on its results.
Technologies
Depending on the business goals of the project, the target audience, specialized restrictions, and requirements, our game development agency selects the most suitable tech stack for product development or discusses and gives their recommendations regarding the already selected tech stack. When determining the set of technologies for front-end and back-end development, it is important to take into account the game mechanics, graphics type, performance requirements, loading speed, features of the game mechanics, and how users will interact with the product.
Unity games
Unreal Engine games
HTML5 and JS games
2D games
3D games
iOS games
Android games
Back-end and Multiplayer Solutions
Together with the front-end development for mobile, web browsers or desktop computers we setup the back-end infrastructure, database and multiplayer server to cover certain solutions that require data storing and exchange. Together they form a holistic structure that covers all necessary game development services.
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A custom solution depends a lot on requirements and ultimate goals and varies greatly in terms of technology stack. Among the technologies that Fgfactory uses to develop a custom back-end are ASP.NET, PHP and Laravel, MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS etc. Further requirements are discussed personally.When to useSuitable for big projects with custom logic that should be supported on the back-end.
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Photon engine is a convenient solution for developing multiplayer games. We have extensive experience in customizing and using Photon for various multiplayer mechanics. This solution allows the creation of multi-user games for a large number of online users, setting up a quick and stable connection and allows user interaction without lags and delays.When to useWhen you need a reliable and scalable solution for creating smooth, real-time multiplayer experiences with minimal latency.
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Any multiplayer solution requires setting up and using a database to store information about users, their actions, statistics, data on interactions with game functions and other users, and other game parameters. Firebase is used in conjunction with Unity and other cross-platform technologies so that users have access to their data from any device.When to useSuitable for small projects and MVP. Firebase setup can be later transferred to the fully custom back-end and the database.
Meet Our Technical Experts
A team of technical specialists is selected individually for each project and for each technical or creative stack that has been previously defined. With the support of other departments that provide testing, management and game design services, the technical team carries out all necessary work on the project and builds solutions within the goals and defined requirements of the project.
Game Development Production Stages
Game project development stages are the key steps that most projects in our game development studio go through from start to finish and beyond. Some projects may exclude certain steps if they are handled by another team or contractor. All departments of the company take part in the work on the game development stages, including game design and graphics, animation, technical teams, testing, and management departments.
We take on the function of a partner who ensures the professional execution of every stage from evaluation and planning to post-launch activities with deep intervention in processes, the implementation of plans in final products, and the resolution of all related issues from idea to release.
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Evaluation
Overview and analysis, Scope estimation
The initial stage is the study and analysis of the materials provided, clarification of details and collection of missing information. The more complete the picture is formed at the first stage, the more accurate the assessment of the work will be and the more correctly the next stage of planning will be performed.
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Planning
Team setup, Timeline planning
Planning is the key second stage that provides an understanding of where the project is in time, when it will start, when certain development parts will start and end, what will happen after and when the release will be. In planning and further management, we use Agile methods to ensure the flexibility of development. This allows us to adapt to all sorts of external factors and quickly respond to changes.
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Pre-production
MVP development, Project discovery
Pre-production is preparation for the marathon. It includes the creation of a cut-down version of the project (minimum valuable product) or the creation of a knowledge base and assets (discovery) if the MVP stage is not planned. At this stage, our team creates the foundation and prepares a set of necessary assets and tools that will be useful during the production stage.
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Production
Design, Development
The main and usually the longest stage of game project development, which includes design, animation and integration of visual assets, development of game logic and interfaces, building of server architecture, databases, multiplayer and other technical components. This stage is divided into smaller iterations for correct management, tracking of progress and results. We use Agile development methodologies for flexible movement of the stage from start to finish, which allows us to make adjustments during the work process and not experience stress from changes.
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Testing
Compatibility, Performance
Throughout the production stage, testing of functionality, user flow quality and game mechanics, and how graphics and user interface are integrated are carried out. In addition, after completion of the production stage, a comprehensive product QA is carried out again to finalize and approve the results. At this stage, compatibility, performance, and other KPIs of the final product are checked.
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Launch
Product deployment, Source code delivery
We provide our clients with support at all stages of product development, including the launch stage. Complex technical solutions require the participation of engineering and design teams to ensure a smooth and painless launch of the product on target platforms and devices, correct deployment of the back-end part to servers, as well as preparation and upload of the necessary visual materials (creatives) to target sites. Our team has extensive experience in launching projects and provides 360-degree assistance during the release. Also, all source files of the program code and graphic assets are provided if the project ends at this stage.
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Post-production
Additional improvements, Version update
Post-production or post-release support is usually aimed at improving the first version of the released product. By this point, the product usually already has the first feedback from the end user. Therefore, at this stage, the project team provides the necessary actions to improve the product, conducts an additional round of testing and adds the necessary updates.
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Maintenance
Ongoing support, Live Ops
If the product continues to develop, then our game design studio provides support and creates updates to the product on an ongoing basis. A separate team is assigned to the project to provide technical, game design and visual support for the product. The peculiarity of this stage is the implementation of actions to collect and analyze user data for the correct planning of changes, adding new content or eliminating existing issues.
Case Studies
Featured Cases
We value the trust of our clients and partners and the opportunity to be part of such special projects, which include examples from various niches of the gaming industry, as well as products from other industries. Below are just a few of them.
Game Development Case Studies
Fgfactory has completed over 500 projects over its 14+ years of practice, and about 30% of them are full-cycle development projects from idea to launch.
Such projects include all stages of game development, including Game Design, Graphics and Animation Creation, Integration of Graphic Assets, Programming and QA. These are cross-platform mobile projects, games and applications for web browsers, interactive experiences for desktop computers and large screens, and many others. More examples and case studies can be found below.
What our clients say
We take feedback on the work done from each client and after each project. This is an internal necessity of our video game development studio and it helps to understand the real picture, eliminate errors and become better. We also take feedback to demonstrate to potential partners that they are in good hands. Below are some of them.
The game debuted to positive reviews. Fgfactory worked efficiently and quickly addressed inquiries. Their professionalism and responsiveness kept the project on track.”
How do you know if Fgfactory is the right choice for you?
To understand how well the Fgfactory team is suited to work on your game development project, it is enough to take a few simple steps. Do not hesitate to write to us so that we can discuss your requirements and understand how much our game development services can help you with reaching your business goals.
Resources
Latest from the blog
Check out the latest blog posts on this topic. If you don't have enough information on game development, you can find more useful information in the blog. There we regularly publish fresh reviews from the gaming industry, reviews on technical topics or software, analyses of current topics and specific questions, and much more.
Game Development FAQ
We've collected the most common questions our team has encountered over the past 14+ years of working in the gaming industry. Feel free to find what you are looking for. If desired, we are ready to answer additional questions. Just write us a message.
Game development services include:
1. Game design - designing game mechanics, creating project documentation that includes a description of the technical and visual components of the project, detailing the user flow, describing business goals and methods for solving them.
2. 2D graphics - creating visual 2D assets (sprites) for further integration into the project. This includes any game assets used in the project, such as characters, locations, props, etc.
3. 3D graphics - creating 3D game assets for integration into game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine or others).
4. 2D or 3D animation - game assets can be animated if necessary. 2D assets are animated mainly using Spine; software such as Maya is used for the animation of 3D assets.
5. Programming - refers to the development of the front-end, back-end, databases, multiplayer, and other technical components of the gaming ecosystem. The front-end is the user part with which the user interacts, it is responsible for displaying graphic assets and the user interface, sometimes for the functioning of the game mechanics, and also communicates with the back-end. The back-end is responsible for the safe storage and management of data, and can often also contain game logic.
6. QA - checking the product for errors, bugs, and inconsistencies with the original requirements, it is carried out in various ways, including manual testing, automated testing, unit tests, and more.
7. Sound design - creating sound design, game soundtracks and effects.
8. Game project management - development planning, distribution of tasks between project team members, their subsequent synchronization, tracking implementation, and closure.
The typical game project development stages include:
1. Evaluation - studying source materials, references, competitors and goals. The result of this stage is the formation of an understanding of the scope of work, technical specifics and budget of the project.
2. Planning - distribution of the scope of work and construction of a project timeline to determine the sequence of implementation, stages of pre-production and production, and the timing of the project development.
3. Pre-production - a preparatory stage before full-fledged development, often includes more detailed planning before production, or the development of a cut-down version (MVP).
4. Production - includes technical and game design stages that are interconnected and aimed at implementing the project from the preparation stage to the final product. This is the longest stage, which is divided into intermediate iterations for the convenience of tracking results, making changes if necessary and gradual implementation.
5. Testing - the stage of checking the final project for compliance with the original requirements, performance, compatibility with target platforms and devices, user feedback and other criteria. There are many testing options, and each project has its own methods. However, the most common is manual testing of the product (carried out by QA testers), which includes creating test cases, manual testing, interaction with game developers to eliminate bugs.
6. Release - launching the final project on target platforms. Includes uploading the product to stores, and all related actions to ensure a successful release.
7. Post-release - as a rule, after launch, the product requires some improvements and bug fixes. This is due to the fact that the product has already been tested by a real audience, and more data appears on performance, user experience and shortcomings. This phase usually lasts from 1 to 3 months.
8. Support - subsequent support of the product, which includes the creation of updates, new content and functionality, and further development of the product.
The titles of the stages may differ in each video game development company, but the structure is generally the same for all full-cycle development projects.
But where to start? First of all, you should fully understand the general idea, details of the concept and business tasks that your game will solve. If your experience is related to the gaming industry, you can go through all the stages yourself or receive periodic consultations from specialists.
If your experience and expertise are in other, non-gaming, areas, you should contact specialists who will help with game design services to:
1) Structure
2) Plan
3) Assess the work and risks
4) Implement from idea to release
5) Release
6) Promote and support your project.
The difference between these two options is time, cost and result. If you understand that you have enough time, are not ready to spend the budget and can achieve the result yourself, then you can move along the path of creating a game yourself. If you want to cut down on time, can afford to allocate a budget for a video game development company to complete all stages of development from idea to release and beyond, and want to get a first-class result, then you should find a team of specialists like Fgfactory who will take on the responsibility of turning your ideas into a product.
In general, the main search methods include:
1. Google search. Most often, the search results will show you several suitable partners in your region. A further selection is separate steps and actions for selecting a game development agency. However, you will already have someone to choose from.
2. Search through specialized catalogs. Vendor aggregators such as Clutch.co and Goodfirms collect, sort, and publish companies in various areas and niches. Such websites provide vendors with tools to publish reviews of their past cases and customer feedback so that potential applicants can form their initial opinions after reading the published reviews.
3. Recommendations. Another way to choose a future contractor is to get a recommendation about a proven supplier from your contacts. As a rule, your contact will be able to recommend a contractor if the previous experience of working with him was positive and successful.
1. What similar games do you know? If you can show a similar game, the contractor team will be able to roughly estimate the cost of creating a similar game from scratch. In addition, by adding information about the differences or certain references from other games, you can better detail your requirements and thereby get a more accurate cost estimate.
2. Are you planning to work with a local team or are you ready to hire a remote team? The cost of labor in different markets varies, so the cost of game development services will also be different. Moreover, depending on the geography of game development companies, it can vary significantly. If you are ready to work with a remote team, you have more options to choose the right team for an acceptable cost.
In general, game projects are divided by budget into small, medium, large, and triple-A. This division is very arbitrary, and the boundaries between types are often erased, but a very rough division by budget is:
- Small: 20,000 - 50,000 USD
- Medium: 50,000 - 250,000 USD
- Large: 250,000 - 1,000,000 USD
- AAA: 1+ million USD
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