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Top 24 Independent game developers based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,158 company matches for independent game developers associated with the United States as of November 2026 and tracks 16,051 professional contacts across them, including 4,552 with verified work emails. Los Angeles is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for independent game developers associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

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The 24 largest independent game developers based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 24 of 1,158 company matches for independent game developers based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
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1Exact matchSanta Monica, MN, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0002,559 contacts →

Exact match

“We create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment and are driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together.”

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2Exact matchPittsburgh, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500649 contacts →

Exact match

“We are an independent video game development studio with a global team.”

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3Exact matchRockville, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200599 contacts →

Exact match

“Headquartered just north of Washington, D.C, with offices in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, ZeniMax Media is a video game publisher, managed by an experienced group of…”

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4Exact matchSan Francisco, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200373 contacts →

Exact match

“Arc Games is a leading publisher of online multiplayer, AA, and indie games.”

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5Exact matchRichardson, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200332 contacts →

Exact match

“id – defined by Freud as the primal section of the human psyche; id Software, located in Richardson, Texas, was founded in 1991.”

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6Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200311 contacts →

Exact match

“That's No Moon is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers who believe in the power of narrative-driven experiences.”

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7Exact matchChicago, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500238 contacts →

Exact match

“We are an independent video game developer who has worked on some of your favorite titles.”

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8Exact matchIrvine, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500219 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2002, we are Turtle Rock Studios, a multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA.”

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9Exact matchPetaluma, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026n/a192 contacts →

Exact match

“Toys for Bob is an independent game studio made up of stellar individuals that aim to inspire love, joy, and laughter through epic entertainment.”

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10Exact matchIrvine, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200189 contacts →

Exact match

“Second Dinner is an award-winning independent game development studio that is here to make the most fun games in the world.”

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11Exact matchSan Diego, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200144 contacts →

Exact match

“Located in beautiful downtown San Diego, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed independent video game developer and leading experts in Unreal Engine technology and multiplayer gaming.”

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12Exact matchBellevue, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500138 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2013, tinyBuild is a global publisher and developer of premium video games, primarily for PC and Consoles.”

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13Exact matchTroy, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200126 contacts →

Exact match

“Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans.”

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14Exact matchDenver, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200121 contacts →

Exact match

“Independent Publisher specializing in physical, digital, and tabletop games.”

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15Exact matchValencia, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200118 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1990 by Voldi Way, WayForward has become one of video gaming's biggest independent development studios and houses some of the finest talent in the industry.”

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16Exact matchRedmond, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200110 contacts →

Exact match

“Studio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core…”

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17Exact matchRoswell, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200109 contacts →

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“Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer and founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published…”

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18Exact matchSan Mateo, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200104 contacts →

Exact match

“We are the award winning, independent studio behind Vainglory, Catalyst Black, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, and Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game, all powered by our…”

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19Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200103 contacts →

Exact match

“Kung Fu Factory was a leading video game developer.”

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20Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200100 contacts →

Exact match

“Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games.”

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21Exact matchIrvine, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20098 contacts →

Exact match

“Bonfire Studios is an independent video game developer focused on crafting games that weave pulse-pounding thrill with the warmth of belonging.”

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22Exact matchSan Francisco, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20092 contacts →

Exact match

“Double Fine Productions is an award-winning, independent game development studio founded in by games industry veteran Tim Schafer.”

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23Exact matchGilbert, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-50082 contacts →

Exact match

“At Razor Edge Games, we strive for the cutting edge in gaming.”

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24Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202611-5077 contacts →

Exact match

“Ghost Story Games is a self-publishing game development studio.”

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Independent game developers based in the United States at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
28.4%Verified-email coverage
13.9Average contacts per company
1-10Median size (employees)
6.0%Largest-city concentration · Los Angeles
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
831
11-50
271
51-200
43
201-500
7
1,001-5,000
3
5,001-10,000
1
10001+
1

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,158 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “independent game developers” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 4,552 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “independent game developers”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many independent game developers are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,158 company matches for independent game developers associated with the United States as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Activision tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most independent game developers?

Los Angeles leads with 69 company records, followed by Seattle (49) and New York (47).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 4,552 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,158 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.