This article showcases our top picks for the best Gaming companies based in Denmark. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Gaming industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We meticulously selected companies ranging from cutting-edge startups to established brands based on their outstanding performance in the following categories:
- Innovation: Innovative ideas, innovative route to market, innovative product
- Growth: Exceptional growth, exceptional growth strategy
- Management, diversity and/or societal impact
Top Danish Gaming Innovators and Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Bright Star Studios: Global independent games development studio crafting next-generation original MMO game franchise experiences built on its proprietary engine. They are currently developing its flagship game, Ember Sword.
Skidos Labs: Helping Kids Become Confident Lifelong Learners! They are an educational technology startup that makes fun and challenging learning games. We make products that encourage thinking, solving and above all playing.
SteelSeries: A Company in the gaming and esports sector producing top-quality gaming equipment. They create award-winning products, such as mechanical gaming keyboards and dedicated gaming headsets. Their main focus is on delivering genuine, high-performance products for gamers across all platforms.
BetaDwarf: Game development company focused on creating co-op games that foster lifelong friendships and combat the societal issue of loneliness. They have partnered with notable venture firms like London Venture Partners, Makers Fund, 1Up Ventures, and Everblue Management in their quest to lead in this niche.
Modl.ai: Modl.ai harnesses AI-powered bots to transform game development, accelerating the process while boosting player engagement globally. These bots play, adapt, and identify glitches, reshaping the game-testing paradigm. Venture into the next era of gaming with Modl.ai.
5thplanetgames: Formerly known as Hugo Games A/S is a renowned global game developer and publisher. They aim to craft standout gaming experiences that players eagerly share with loved ones. They’ve brought to life games like The Adventures of Tintin and the TV series Vikings.
GameScorekeeper: They deliver comprehensive esports coverage, tracking over 75K matches, 2.5K tournaments, 30K teams, and 60K players each year. They specialize in tailored esports solutions for media, fantasy sports, and betting industries, harnessing proprietary technology to automatically collect and process vast amounts of game data.
Triband: This company is dedicated to infusing humour into its games, aiming to make players laugh through innovative gameplay, unexpected twists, captivating music, and unique art. Experimentation is at their core, and even if not every attempt succeeds, there’s always a lesson learned.
MovieStarPlanet: One of the fastest-growing online games and communities for teens in the world. They develop virtual games and social networks, including MovieStarPlanet, MovieStarPlanet 2, and BlockStarPlanet. The company operates in 16 countries and has over 300 million registered profiles globally.
Astralis: An esports organisation with a focus on the game “Counter-Strike.” They offer live streaming of their matches and regularly update their community with news related to the team and the game. The site promotes upcoming matches, and fans have an opportunity to win exclusive player jerseys by signing up for their newsletter.
IO-Interactive: A 25-year old, AAA independent game studio, creators of HITMAN, Kane & Lynch, Mini Ninjas and Freedom Fighters. They are currently working on Project 007, Project Fantasy, and continue to develop Glacier, our award-winning game engine.
Mechanic Miner: A construction and survival game where you build mechanical steam-powered machines in a physics-based sandbox. Gather resources, kill monsters, acquire new technologies and use your imagination to build crazy mechanical devices to conquer challenges.
SYBO Games: A game development company known for creating the globally popular mobile game, Subway Surfers, which boasts over 3 billion downloads since its release. They pride themselves on transforming creative ideas into widely recognised games.
Kiloo: Mobile and web game developer dedicated to delivering the highest quality work at the very forefront of the mobile industry. Boosting over two decades of experience in the industry, they have a diverse portfolio of games, including titles like Stormblades, Frisbee Forever, Spellbinders, and their recent casual endless runner, MetroLand.
Playdead: An independent game developer and publisher based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company was founded in 2006 by game designer Arnt Jensen. Since then, we have made LIMBO and INSIDE. Currently, they are working on a third-person science fiction adventure set in a remote corner of the universe.
Momio: A unique social media platform tailored specifically for users under the age of 18. It offers a safe and engaging environment where youngsters can connect with their peers, make new friends, and stay in touch with existing ones. The platform also incorporates entertaining elements like playing with an animo, watching YouTube videos
JABii: A perfect blend of technology and real-world activity. It’s a gaming tool that seamlessly marries cardio with digital competition, striving to make movement captivating and engaging. The objective? Turn play into a lively, social, and thrilling contest that fuses physical exertion with virtual gaming.
Other Tales Interactive: Other Tales Interactive makes experimental story-driven games and is founded by the two writers and designers Tanja Lind Tankred and Mira Dorthé. They are currently working on Tick Tock: A Tale for Two, a two-player adventure game where players cooperate and become storytellers.
NPF: Denmark’s largest computer gaming event. Every year during week 41, which coincides with the first weekend of the autumn school holidays, NPF gathers gaming enthusiasts for a grand network party. Participants come together to play computer games, indulge in geeky activities, socialize, and enjoy a weekend of shared interests.
NapNok Games: An independent game development studio. They specialize in creating local and social multiplayer games that are driven by unique interfaces and the latest technologies. Instead of traditional gaming where players primarily interact with a screen, NapNok Games emphasizes on games where players engage directly with each other.
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Planet Alpha is a game development studio focused on building high-end video games. Currently working on PLANET ALPHA – an adventure set in a living alien planet where you have the ability to manipulate the daytime.
Lykke and Co is a Danish company which develops several learning business games and entertaining team-building activities.
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