Nowadays, cross-compatibility and portability are what attracts gamers. There is no doubt that almost every smartphone owner has at least one variation of a mobile game to keep them occupied whenever they are bored…or just for fun in their free time. This is because of most mobile phones, especially Android and iOS powered.
The emergence of free mobile applications which are supported by in-app purchases has greatly contributed to the idea of mobile gaming. In addition, the games have incredibly evolved, from the famous Snake (black and white) in 1976 to the more sophisticated ones with 3D graphics, animations, and excellent sound effects.
Our list includes some of the most popular mobile game software developing companies in the gaming industry. To make it even more exciting, there are mobile casino games where you can download apps or play instantly through the browser.
These games are optimized with HTML5, which gives them a fast-paced loading speed, smooth gameplay, and cool graphics on small screen devices like mobiles and tablets. Without following any hierarchical order, here are the best of the best there is:
Gameloft
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Gameloft is a France-based mobile game software developing company and with 20 other branches around the world. The latter was established in 1999 by Michel Guillemot and Josh Closson (co-founder and owner of Ubisoft). As of 2015, Gameloft was recording an estimated revenue of about $274 million. This is an amazing work and all their games are developed in the state of the art graphics and animations.
They boast of supplying games in different genres like Action, Sports, to Strategy and Simulation. One good thing about them is that the games are compatible with multiple platforms including iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows Phone and PC, and many others. Some of the popular titles from Gameloft include Gangstar City, The Oregon Trail, Kingdoms & Lords, Siege Fall, Magic Kingdoms, CSI: Slots, Ice Ace Adventure, Green Farm 3, and etc.
Supercell
The world popular mobile software developer, Supercell, was launched in 2010 in Helsinki, Finland with Iikka Paananen as the Chief Executive Officer. They have been on the frontline of releasing some of the most thrilling titles since they were established. If you have been a fan of Clash of Clans, then am certain that you understand what I mean. Players who chose Supercell games have a vast variety to enjoy including the real-time multiplayer game like Clash Royale.
Their revenue is recorded to have hit $2.11 billion, making them the richest mobile game software developing company. In fact, the employees of Supercell broke the record for offering the biggest charity (3.4 million Euros) in Finland. Here are some of their popular titles in the market: Kill Pets vs. ORCS, Kill Tower, Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Kill Battle Buddies, Clash Royale, and Boom Beach.
Netmarble Gam
Netmarble Games is based in South Korea and specializes in the developing of mobile games. The company has made a name for itself since its establishment in 2015 for earning $900 billion in profits in the same year. Netmarble Games is responsible for a good number of popular titles in the industry and it is a big shareholder in SGN game developers. Some of their notable titles include Seven Knights, Rave, Marvel: Future Fight, StoneAge, Lineage 2: Revolution, Disney Magical Dice, and Queen’s Blade.
King
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King Digital Entertainment is one of the leading interactive mobile game software developers with over 200 titles to choose from. As at now, the company registers more than 285 million active subscribers every month on mobile games, social games, and web-based games. The games are fully optimized, meaning you can synchronize them on different platforms.
Currently, King has set up studios in different locations like Stockholm, London, Malmo, Berlin, Malta, Bucharest, Tokyo, San Francisco, Seattle, and Barcelona. By the year 2015, the company had earned an estimated profit of about $2 billion. Their popular titles in the market include Candy Crush, Royal Charm Slots, Paradise Bay, Pyramid Solitaire Saga, Farm Heroes Super Saga, Bubble Witch 2, and Pet Rescue.
GungHo Online Entertainment
GungHo Online Entertainment is a Japan-based company that has been delivering mobile games in 1998. The company was made famous for developing Ragnarok DS for Nintendo DS. GungHo has reported a large profit of around $1.6 billion in the recent years with their Puzzle and Dragon among other games. Other popular titles from this company include Call of Guardians, Super Senso, and Galak-Z.
Microgaming – Guinness World Record Breaker
Microgaming is one of the giant mobile casino game software developers. The company is located in the Isle of Man where it has been existing since 1994. The multi-award winner is known for supplying some of the best known online casino sites with cutting-edge games with stunning graphics, immersive soundtracks, animations, and special winning features.
Other products offered by this developer include poker, bingo, sportsbook, live dealer games, and quickfire. The developer broke the Guinness World Record for rewarding the Largest Jackpot. Some of their popular mobile game titles include Jurassic World, El Dorado, Lost Vegas, Immortal Romance, Titans of the Sun, and many more.