Whimsy was the first outsourcing partner that actually felt like an extension of our internal team. Daily standups, transparent burndowns, and art that didn't need three revision passes.
Mobile game development Company
Whimsy Games develops chart-topping titles for iOS and Android. From casual games to complex RPGs, we provide full-cycle development focusing on flawless optimization and high player retention. We transform your ideas into scalable mobile products with exceptional UX.
4.9/5across 50+ verified reviews
34%client return rate
100+developed games
# THAT KEEPS YOUR IDEA INTACT
#PROOF
What came outof the last four
Four mobile productions. What each one is, and which part of the pipeline we owned.
#INSIDE MOBILE
game developmentSERVICES we provide
Three we build from scratch. Four channels that live outside the app stores. Two for games that already exist.
Native builds03
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iOS game development
Native iPhone and iPad, Metal graphics.
Game Center, App Store submission.
Android game development
10,000+ device configurations tested.
Google Play Services, multi-screen optimisation.
Cross-platform
One codebase for both stores.
40% less development time than separate native builds.
New channels04
#WAYS TO WORK
Two starting pointsone team
Same team and the same guarantees — different first questions, different proof, different price band.
Drag the handle — or tap either side
The same on both routes
- Every estimate itemised — cut any line before work starts
- Tested against 10,000+ Android device configurations
- Store submission handled: optimisation, compliance, release
Recommended
Vision-faithful build
from $150,000
- What's included
- Design, art and UI · development and backend · QA · store submission
- You sign off at
- Prototype, first playable, beta
- You walk away with
- The finished game and its source code, owned by you
- How long
- 6–12 months to submission
If the first playable doesn't make you smile, we rework the stage at no cost — until it does
Not sure which level you need?
Tell us what you have — an idea, a document, or a half-built game — and we'll say which one fits and what it would cost.
#ROADMAP
What happens, in what order, for how long
Every stage ends with something in your hands, and with a date you can hold us to.
01Same-Wave Discovery
vision doc · full estimate · risk list
02Pre-production
prototype · art direction · GDD
03Production
first playable · content · integration
04Release prep
builds · App Store submission
05Live-ops
events · retention · balance
“Changes at this stage cost days. Changes after production starts cost weeks.”
week 0week 5week 10week 15week 20week 25week 30
Total to submission: 23 weeks from kickoff — a mid-complexity mobile build, the 4–6 month band quoted on this page
#THE RECORD
The record,and how we count it
Three numbers you can check yourself, with the method printed next to each.
Counted
Every public review on Clutch, GoodFirms and Upwork.
Not counted
Private feedback and testimonials we collected ourselves.
34 %Clients who sign a second projectBasis: Share of clients who come back for another project after launch.
100+Mobile games shippedBasis: Released titles, counted once per project.
Free for new projects
Can't describe your game yet?Free consultation in 48 hours
Three lines is enough — your name, your email and the idea as you have it. You get back our first questions and an honest read on scope.
#TESTIMONIALS
What our clients think about us
Direct quotes from the founders and directors who signed the work, published where you can check them.
Whimsy was the first outsourcing partner that actually felt like an extension of our internal team. Daily standups, transparent burndowns, and art that didn't need three revision passes.
They took over live ops without a single dropped event. Retention grew a quarter in a row — and our internal team finally slept.
Asset specs written by people who integrate them. Fewer rework loops than any vendor we tried in eight years.
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We strive for excellence
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To select the right game development studio, start by reviewing their portfolio - check if they have experience in developing games of your genre. Pay attention to client reviews and case studies to assess company's reliability and communication skills. Make sure the company offers full-cycle development and uses modern technologies. It's also important to discuss your budget and deadlines. At Whimsy Games we are always ready to discuss your requirements and help find optimal solutions for your game. Finally, choose team which understands your idea and is prepared to offer creative solutions for your project.
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