Top 10 Video Game Developers that are Not Publishers
Here are the best video game developers that are not publishers. This list only includes video game developers, not publishers. So no Nintendo, Microsoft Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, Bethesda, or CD Project.The Top Ten
1 Naughty Dog
Naughty Dog is an American video game development company based in Santa Monica, California. Acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2001, the company is known for producing critically acclaimed video games such as the "Uncharted" series and "The Last of Us." Naughty Dog has a reputation for storytelling and technical prowess in game development.
Naughty Dog is an American video game development company based in Santa Monica, California. Acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2001, the company is known for producing critically acclaimed video games such as the "Uncharted" series and "The Last of Us." Naughty Dog has a reputation for storytelling and technical prowess in game development. Truly one of the best video game developers ever.
2 BioWare
BioWare is a Canadian video game developer based in Edmonton, Alberta. It was founded in 1995 by newly graduated medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk and Augustine Yip, alongside Trent Oster, Brent Oster, and Marcel Zeschuk. Since 2007, the company has been owned by American publisher Electronic Arts.
BioWare is a Canadian video game developer based in Edmonton, Alberta. It was founded in 1995 by newly graduated medical doctors Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk and Augustine Yip, alongside Trent Oster, Brent Oster, and Marcel Zeschuk. Since 2007, the company has been owned by American publisher Electronic Arts.
3 Insomniac Games
Not owned by Sony, but it works closely with them.
4 Platinum Games
Platinum Games is a Japanese video game development company founded in 2006. It is known for its fast-paced action games like "Bayonetta," "Nier: Automata," and "Astral Chain." Based in Osaka, Japan, Platinum Games has a reputation for innovative game mechanics and high-quality production values. The company aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.
Platinum Games is a Japanese video game development company founded in 2006. It is known for its fast-paced action games like "Bayonetta," "Nier: Automata," and "Astral Chain." Based in Osaka, Japan, Platinum Games has a reputation for innovative game mechanics and high-quality production values. The company aims to deliver unique and engaging gaming experiences to a global audience.
5 id Software
ID Software is a video game developer, founded in February 1, 1991 by John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, Adrian Carmack (Not related to John Carmack), and Jay Wilbur. They made heavy contributions to the video gaming industry, as they are considered the founders of the fps genre, with classic games ...read more.
ID Software is a video game developer, founded in February 1, 1991 by John Carmack, John Romero, Tom Hall, Adrian Carmack (Not related to John Carmack), and Jay Wilbur. They made heavy contributions to the video gaming industry, as they are considered the founders of the fps genre, with classic games ...read more.
6 Rare
Rare is a British video game developer located in Twycross, Leicestershire. The company was established in 1985 by Tim and C hris Stamper, founders of Ultimate Play the Game. During its early years, Rare was backed by an unlimited budget from Nintendo, primarily concentrated on Nintendo Entertainment ...read more.
Rare is a British video game developer located in Twycross, Leicestershire. The company was established in 1985 by Tim and C hris Stamper, founders of Ultimate Play the Game. During its early years, Rare was backed by an unlimited budget from Nintendo, primarily concentrated on Nintendo Entertainment ...read more.
7 Retro Studios
8 Santa Monica Studios
9 Crystal Dynamics
10 From Software
The Contenders
11 HAL Laboratory
12 Traveller’s Tales
13 Heavy Iron Studios
Heavy Iron Studios is an American video game developer, based in Los Angeles, California. They were a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ until being spun off as an independent company in May 2009 as part of a cost-cutting move.
Heavy Iron Studios is an American video game developer, based in Los Angeles, California. They were a wholly owned subsidiary of THQ until being spun off as an independent company in May 2009 as part of a cost-cutting move.
14 Sucker Punch Productions
15 Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian Entertainment is an American video game developer whose corporate headquarters is located in Irvine, California.
Obsidian Entertainment is an American video game developer whose corporate headquarters is located in Irvine, California.BAdd New Item