Game Design Business

Game Design Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Ever dreamed of creating the next big hit in gaming? Starting a game design business could turn that dream into reality.

Game design involves creating engaging stories, characters, and worlds, and translating them into playable experiences. It’s a blend of creativity and technical skill, where your imagination runs wild while building playable prototypes and final products.

The gaming industry is booming, with diverse opportunities ranging from mobile games to console and PC titles. This is a field where your unique vision can truly make an impact. Passionate about storytelling, art, or coding? These core skills will fuel your journey.

The work is intensive and requires collaboration with artists, programmers, and storytellers. Yet, the reward of seeing your creation come to life is unparalleled. If you have a passion for gaming and creativity, now is the time to dive into the world of game design and bring your ideas to life.

In this list, you'll find real-world game design business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a game design business that makes money.

1. Zatun ($300K/year)

Abhinav Chokhavatia came up with the idea for Zatun in 2006 while working at Ubisoft Montreal. Inspired by the hype around India and outsourcing, Abhinav decided to start his own game development company. With a passion for creating their own IP, Zatun focused on developing their first game, "The Legend Of Vraz," which was released in 2010 and garnered recognition in the industry. Since then, Zatun has built a loyal customer base and collaborated on over 200 game titles with clients such as Disney and Ubisoft.

How much money it makes: $300K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
How many people on the team: 25

How I Started A $25K/Month Video Games Development Company

An Indian video game development company, Zatun, founded in 2007, has collaborated on over 200 game titles with 300 clients, winning numerous awards and rave reviews globally and generating a monthly revenue of $25k, by focusing on innovation, experience, and customer retention.

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