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Game Startup Ideas



1 year ago

💡 Converting ads into in-game currency, which can then be used to buy items in the game

1,939
7 months ago

An educational game for kids to help them learn about financial literacy.

788
8 months ago

This is a tool that allows people to build and edit their own video games in the browser.

475
1 year ago

An algorithm that tells you how to play games like Solitaire: FreeCell, Spider Solitaire, and Hearts

293
2 years ago

A video games-focused startup that has created a “fitness tracker” for gamers. It’s a patch that attaches to a gamer’s sleeve and tracks their movements in real time while they play.

237
1 year ago

A startup focused on the creation of multiplayer games on mobile and web, building on the success of multiplayer games like Candy Crush and Clash of Clans.

217
2 years ago

A Facebook-like chat app for gamers

202
1 year ago

A free-to-play multiplayer game that takes the concept of the game of chess, and applies it to social networking.

185
1 year ago

A startup that is looking to build a new type of gaming platform that will provide a more social experience for gamers.

174
2 years ago

This online service lets people learn Spanish and English through games and video, and allows people to play games with a partner. It’s currently running in beta in the US.

172
1 year ago

A platform for sharing and monetizing video. The startup’s goal is to apply the videos of YouTube stars to the video game and movie industries.

172
2 years ago

A startup that uses AI to make video games more accessible to colorblind people

164
2 years ago

Idea: A platform for making, distributing and monetizing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) games The company says it’s already built over a dozen AR and VR games and is currently monetizing them through app stores, advertising, premium content, and in-app purchases

161
1 year ago

A game that uses blockchain technology to make it easier for users to bet on the NFL

159
1 year ago

 This startup wants to bring a lot of the Nintendo-style collectible card game experience to startups, allowing them to create teams and battle each other in person or online.

155
2 years ago

A video game for learning how to program

151
1 year ago

A startup that helps brands and developers build mobile video games. Their platform easily integrates with existing games and offers a suite of tools for onboarding, publishing, and monetizing.

149
2 years ago

A company that makes a video game that helps teach people about mental health.

148
1 year ago

 Founded in 2013, QuizUp is a trivia game where you compete against others for high scores. The startup has raised $1.5 million and is now making its way into Asia.

148
2 years ago

A school for coding that’s also a game development school.

146
2 years ago

This is a game that teaches players about the history of transportation, from the earliest days of the wheel to the present. The game has been played over 100 million times.

145
2 years ago

A video game that encourages players to learn English. The game is web-only and currently in its beta phase.

144
1 year ago

A visual way to understand what your network of friends and contacts are doing, which the startup says will eventually include things like board games, sports, and other group activities.

144
1 year ago

A platform for developers to easily build and monetize AR/VR apps and games.

143
2 years ago

A company that builds “smart in-app advertising” for mobile games.

142
2 years ago

The startup wants to show people the right stores in their area to buy virtual goods, like video games, virtual pets, and more.

142
2 years ago

An iOS app that aims to help parents build their own kid-friendly games.

142
2 years ago

A video and virtual reality game where you play as a character from the universe of "My Little Pony" and create an avatar. The startup is looking for a partner to help fund its effort to create a game, which started in November.

139
2 years ago

A startup that wants to add interactive games to a TV broadcast of a big game, and bring sports fans to the game and keep them engaged for longer than the halftime show.

137
1 year ago

A game show-style app that lets you experience NFL football as a fan in real-time.

136
11 months ago

A news application that focuses on sports games and the sports world.

135
2 years ago

The company is building a “game-ified” way for advertisers to target game-players. It hopes to use this game-oriented targeting to draw more eyeballs to gaming.

134
2 years ago

a wearable device that plays video games

133
2 years ago

In-person job recruitment turned into a crowdsourced game.

131
2 years ago

This company’s founders were previously in the gaming industry, and want to help make that industry more inclusive. The startup is building a platform to help game developers with user acquisition and retention by building in features for “people of color, women, and LGBTQ people.”

128
1 year ago

This is a 3D blockchain game built on the Ethereum blockchain. The game pits users against each other, where they compete for virtual game cards and battle for blockchain-based prizes.

128
2 years ago

A startup that says it’s building a “game-changing” artificial intelligence for virtual reality.

125
2 years ago

A startup that wants to build a predictive analytics platform that analyses video to determine what’s going on in the game. It’s good for fantasy leagues and betting.

123
2 years ago

A toolkit that allows developers to add in-game social features to their games and make them more accessible to players.

123
2 months ago

A platform for the online videogames industry, where gamers can sell and buy game items.

123
2 years ago

A game where you play a healer and have to heal your friends from the shadow that is chasing them

122
2 years ago

A mobile game startup that’s building a “gameplay engine” that is meant to help game developers build games with better artificial intelligence.

122
1 year ago

A new product from the startup behind Ustream and Twitch, which helps people livestream live video games.

122
2 years ago

A platform that helps brands build a mobile game, a video, a mobile app and a mobile website all from one tool.

120
2 years ago

A coworking space that offers amenities like yoga, a well-stocked pantry, and games.

120
2 years ago

A venture-backed startup that builds customized video games for e-commerce, boutiques and retail.

120
2 years ago

A startup that’s building an AI assistant for Chinese gamers.

120
11 months ago

A startup that turns grocery shopping into an interactive game, where users can create and share grocery lists with friends.

120
2 years ago

A video-game startup that is building a platform that allows users to create and monetize their own mobile games. The company has been working on the idea for over two years, and is now ready to launch.

119
2 years ago

A new way to interact with your friends on Facebook. It’s a messaging app that lets you play games and compete against your friends.

119
2 years ago

A platform for video-game developers to track what their players are doing and monitor their progress.

119
2 years ago

An in-app survey tool that helps users of mobile games collect feedback on their game experience

119
2 years ago

This company is building a platform for game developers to get feedback from fans and their communities, and earn money in the process.

118
11 months ago

This startup is creating a mobile application that allows hoteliers to make their own custom games and share them with their guests.

118
2 years ago

A company that will allow you to stream your favorite TV show to any TV device in your house. The company is building a platform to stream video from any streaming platform to any device, including TVs, computers, game consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and anything else that can play video.

117
2 years ago

A tool for designers and developers to build games from scratch.

117
2 years ago

Mobile game company that breaks down the barriers of digital games as toys.

116
2 years ago

A gaming platform that connects developers and gamers. It’s a community-driven platform that connects gamers to developers.

116
1 year ago

"We're trying to make a video game about men and women," Pachter says. "It's about gender equality. It's a game about how men and women are treated differently, and how that might be changed."

116
1 year ago

Free-to-play game that’s essentially a “Neverwinter Nights” clone, allowing players to create their own character and craft their own story. Their goal is to allow players to create entirely unique experiences. The game will launch on Steam later this year.

116
2 years ago

An AI-powered analytics engine for games that helps developers understand players. The startup is trying to revolutionize the way game developers track and analyze their players.

115
1 year ago

A startup that wants to collaborate on a shared games platform and community.

114
2 years ago

In 2016, the company was featured in a Wired article titled "The $10 Million Game That Can Change Your Life," and has been covered in articles in Fast Company, Forbes, Business Insider, and The Economist.

112
2 years ago

A startup marketing app for apps with mobile games, created by the team behind the popular mobile game Clash Royale.

112
2 years ago

A game a la “Whack-a-mole” that’s designed to help people get out of their own way. It’s designed to help people get past their own limitations to help them focus on the things that matter most in their lives.

111
1 year ago

A mobile game that teaches you how to invest with a real-time, AI-powered advisor that gives you advice on what stocks to buy.

111
2 years ago

A new social network for individuals to discuss board games, with a gamified system that rewards users for participation.

110
2 years ago

The company wants to be the “Uber of the day game”.

110
1 year ago

A credit card for gamers. The startup is building a credit card for gamers that rewards them for playing their favorite games.

110
2 years ago

App that helps you play games against your friends and pick up where you left off on your phone

108
2 years ago

This company is working on a game that is played with a custom-designed physics engine.

108
2 years ago

A “Call of Duty-style” shooter game that lets players earn real money playing the game.

108
2 years ago

A platform that helps app developers create games that can be played from mobile and web.

106
1 year ago

A technology startup that wants to use the power of data to make stuff like robot pets and virtual reality games more interactive. It’s currently focused on Pokémon Go, where it is working with Niantic on a new feature that allows users to interact with characters in the game.

106
2 years ago

A startup for digital games, where players can earn money for playing games. Currently in beta. What’s interesting is that they’re trying to make it legal to use virtual currencies, which is a relatively new idea.

105
2 years ago

A startup that wants to teach young people in the developing world about money management and financial literacy. It hopes to do this through written workbooks, games, and a messaging platform that supports peer-to-peer learning.

105
1 year ago

A startup that creates smart tools for children who want to learn to code. It helps kids learn how to code by building blocks, games, and lessons with an interface that is "as intuitive as our children are."

105
2 years ago

A video game that lets players control a character with special abilities (think superhero powers) to dodge obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat enemies. Players can share their progress with other players online.

104
1 year ago

A platform for building mobile games that lets you generate data for your game via crowd-sourcing.

103
2 years ago

A team that says it’s building the “Netflix for video game streaming”. The startup is building a platform that allows game developers to sell their games through smart contracts that can be easily integrated into other platforms.

102
1 year ago

A tool for making your own video games

102
11 months ago

A product meant to help developers replace their steam-based game server infrastructure with a more modular solution.

102
2 years ago

A toolbox and SDK that helps web and mobile developers build mobile games, apps, and e-learning experiences. The company has about 1,300 customers building over 200 apps and games, with over 30 acquisitions in the past two years.

100
2 years ago

A startup for recording and sharing gameplay footage, enabling faster, more accurate collaborations between developers and players.

99
2 years ago

A company that lets people create their own online social network, complete with games and community features.

99
2 years ago

A way to allow people to get paid to play games. People earn money by playing games online or via streaming.

99
1 year ago

A startup that makes a game that helps people learn how to code and write programs in custom languages. The one-time investment is $50, and it’s currently in a private beta.

97
1 year ago

It’s a game for the modern age. It’s a fully 3D world that feels like a “world of computer generated reality.”

96
2 years ago

A startup that is looking to build a toolset for e-commerce and inventory based on the principles of the game “Magic: The Gathering”.

91
2 years ago

Platform for making apps in the form of games, by having users build a game from a set of instructions.

91
2 years ago

A way to track every action you take on your phone — from every app, to every game, to every message you send — and turn it into a data-driven game engine that lets you play games without the need for a giant library of content.

90
2 years ago

The company behind the $500,000 World Cup prize pool, FanDuel is building a baseball-based fantasy game. FanDuel has a head start in the US and UK, but will need to grow in other countries to have an impact.

89
2 years ago

A wearable device that uses a sensor to measure how much CO2 each person is emitting. The startup is looking to reinvent the carbon footprint game by working with employers to offer discounts to employees who can reduce their emissions.

89
2 years ago

A platform that uses AI to predict the outcome of games, similar to a sportsbook and Vegas odds.

89
2 years ago

The company wants to make it easier for people to sell their old games online with a digital storefront, and also make it easier for people to get paid when they find bugs in games.

89
1 year ago

A platform for books, movies, games, and TV shows to be sold online. They’re a startup of a publishing company, who are using it to build their digital catalog.

89
2 years ago

Image-based gaming that’s “a big, open world role playing game experience” that lets you explore and interact with other players.

88
2 years ago

A visual and auditory learning platform that enables users to learn through games, videos and images.

88
1 month ago

A video game in which you play as a kid fighting a villain named Mr. Claw

88
2 years ago

A library of video games and other media that you can stream online

87
1 year ago

This startup is building a platform for brands and agencies to build and customize mobile games with the goal of making it easier for brands to leverage the power of mobile.

87
2 years ago

This is an app that helps people practice the piano through video lessons and games. The company is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2016 batch.

86
2 years ago

 A tool that allows you to manage your money like a board game

86
2 years ago

A startup that can help you set up multiplayer games with friends for the iPhone.

86
1 year ago

The startup is building a “digital” version of the traditional “mystery” game, with a new spin on the game: The game is a multiplayer one where players build their own “mystery” board, where they can use AI to give clues to each other.

86
10 months ago

A startup that wants to help companies manage inventory, shipping, and other logistics through game-like mechanics. The startup wants to help people track their inventory via a mobile app and understand what goes into making a sale.

85
2 months ago

A gamified way for kids to learn about science through games. The startup is run by two MIT graduates who met at a science camp.

85
10 months ago

This startup is writing an app that makes it easy for people to record videos of themselves playing video games and publish them to YouTube.

84
2 years ago

This is a “personal assistant” that helps you game on your phone. The company focuses on helping gamers track their progress and keep up with their friends.

83
1 year ago

A live-streaming platform, focused on video games.

83
2 months ago

A card game for fans of Magic: The Gathering

83
2 years ago

A way to put together a video game out of a collection of assets.

82
1 year ago

A startup that combines the design of the old-school board game Exploding Kittens with the appeal of the game Cards Against Humanity. The startup is a co-op game made up of feline felines that explode when they get hit.

82
2 months ago

A crowdsourced geo-tracking service for football games.

82
29 days ago

A video game that allows you to build the landscape of your dreams.

82
2 months ago

A video game where users build a virtual city and help determine its fate from within the game. While other games have used this format before, the most successful example is Clash of Clans, which has over 1 billion monthly active users. It’s a familiar model, with the startup working with major publishers like Disney and Warner Bros. to reach that audience.

81
2 years ago

A gamification startup that wants to take the traditional business school process of teaching sales techniques and make it more gamelike.

80
2 years ago

A platform that allows brands to create branded mobile games, using the client side tools, and connect them to their existing web site.

80
1 year ago

Team managing the creation of a digital version of a physical game. Started as a team working on video games, it now has a mobile game in production, with the goal of using the startup’s technology to expand into a broader gaming experience.

80
1 year ago

A platform that allows users to instantly create interactive content, like quizzes or games, using AI

80
2 years ago

A platform for online video game tournaments, which offers tournaments, community features, and a virtual currency system.

79
1 year ago

A suite of tools that lets a user create a virtual avatar, and then control their character in a game.

78
8 months ago

This is an app that helps users find their friends on Facebook and ask them to come over to watch the game.

76
2 years ago

A platform for curating and distributing mobile games. The startup is focused on games that are designed for touchscreens, though they reference other platforms, such as Facebook’s Messenger and Apple’s iMessage.

75
2 years ago

A platform for staying on top of news about your favorite games.

75
11 months ago

A startup that wants to create a platform that allows people to participate in virtual competitions using video chat. The platform will launch in the UK and the US in the second half of the year, and will allow people to compete in a range of different games, from puzzle solving to trivia.

75
1 year ago

A tool for selling digital products with a drag-and-drop interface, focused on ebooks and video games.

74
1 year ago

A platform for building interactive, multiplayer games that can be played without the need for a screen. Prototyped with a game called “Truck Stop.”

74
1 year ago

A mobile game that allows users to create their own character and battle it out with others

73
1 year ago

A tool that lets you manage your favorite video games via their Steam API, allowing you to edit, create, and share with friends.

72
1 year ago

A startup that lets anyone buy a pair of tickets to a concert or sports game.

72
7 months ago

A virtual reality game that lets you go on a wild adventure in the woods

72
6 months ago

A software platform for developing games on mobile devices with a focus on education and quality of life.

72
2 months ago

A developer of VR and AR apps for gamers, who believe that “gaming is a gateway for entertainment and social interaction.”

72
2 months ago

The startup’s flagship product is a game designed to teach children about the importance of saving money and investing.

72
2 years ago

A tool that helps users to create and edit their own “competition packs” of decks for a given game, which they then use to play against friends or strangers online.

71
1 year ago

A video game that teaches how to drive a car. Players control a virtual car and drive around a course, following the rules of the road, and avoiding obstacles such as other cars and pedestrians. The game is meant for the very beginning of novice drivers, teaching them to drive without the risk of crashing.

70
7 months ago

A platform to sell and rent digital products like DRM-free e-books, games, and software.

70
1 month ago

A digital platform for mobile gaming that helps players discover new games, test them, and make money playing them.

69
2 years ago

Indiagames is a venture backed company that is building technology to help Indian game developers and publishers grow their market.

68
1 year ago

This company is constructing a virtual reality gaming platform for users to play games together in a virtual world.

68
11 months ago

A mobile game that teaches kids about the world.

68
7 months ago

This startup is building an AI-powered role playing game, “The Sims” for financial advisors.

68
2 months ago

A team-based game that’s meant to be played on mobile with a team of four to six people. Each team has a player that controls a single character with a group that controls a group of characters.

68
2 years ago

Startups with a focus on the small business market are a regular feature of Y Combinator, and this one is a real game-changer. EnviroFinder collects data from multiple sources and makes it easy for businesses to see how they rank in their local market, then take that information and “re-market” it to their customers on websites they’ve built. The idea is to help entrepreneurs win at the local level in a way that doesn’t rely on expensive and time-consuming in-person events.

66
1 year ago

A startup that turns your phone into a virtual reality unit, letting you stream VR videos and games from your phone to your headset.

66
11 months ago

A visual card game to help people remember their passwords

66
1 month ago

An online video replay platform for soccer, with a tool for coaches to review games and players to improve. The startup is one of the first to use fan data for football.

66
1 month ago

A gamified way to manage time and resources. The startup, which launched in June, wants to help sales reps be more efficient by breaking down the time it takes them to close a deal and using that data to create a game-like experience where they can track their progress.

66
1 year ago

A company that makes in-app sales in mobile games. Their software makes it easy for game developers to manage in-app sales in their games.

65
1 year ago

A startup for buying and selling virtual goods such as in-game items, digital downloads, and subscription services. The startup wants to make it easier for people to buy and sell virtual goods.

65
11 months ago

Build a game that helps you visualize where you’re going on a road trip, using a case study of the most popular game in China.

65
1 year ago

A platform for managing in-app purchases in iOS games.

64
1 year ago

An API for the video game community and video game streaming platform Twitch.

64
1 year ago

The company helps streamers make money by renting out their Twitch channels. For example, the company will help streamer joan_j. make a living by helping her stream her game and get paid in advance for it.

63
1 year ago

A startup that helps people learn new languages faster. The startup is focused on game-like exercises that users play while they learn the language. The app also tracks the user's progress and gives them tools to practice.

63
2 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a mobile app, where you can invite your friends to play games with you, and earn money.

62
1 year ago

A social network that allows users to chat and play games with their friends who are currently hanging out in the physical world. Users can also play games against friends at home, meanwhile.

62
1 year ago

A startup that helps users register for local events, including concerts, art shows, meetups, and sports games. The startup is growing quickly, with over 30,000 events registered in the past year.

62
1 year ago

A “game-changing” way to interact with a refrigerator. The startup wants to combine the features of a smartphone with a microwave oven to create a connected kitchen appliance that lets you shop and cook from any device.

62
11 months ago

A startup that aims to help people track their food intake and share it with others. The app turns the act of eating into a game, where you can play with friends or compete with other people, as well as track your food intake.

62
1 year ago

This startup is building a video game streaming service, where people can watch others play games on Twitch or YouTube.

61
2 years ago

Visual Search is a tool that lets you create and share visual search results, like a game of connect the dots. The app lets users create their own visual search queries by dragging and dropping different images. It’s currently in private beta testing in the UK.

60
1 year ago

A platform for developing video games and other digital content. They're hiring a CEO to grow the company and have plans to expand from the Bay to LA, New York and beyond.

59
1 year ago

A platform for building, distributing and monetizing video games. It’s now in private beta.

59
1 year ago

A mobile game where you get to travel to different books, like Harry Potter, and be in the scenes like you would in a scene in the book.

59
1 year ago

A personalized recommendation platform that helps you discover new apps and games. The startup offers a $1 per month premium subscription that displays recommendations based on your taste in games or other things.

59
1 year ago

A startup building a platform that allows users to create interactive game-like simulations of their favorite businesses, like Amazon or Apple.

59
1 year ago

A startup that helps you play games with friends without giving away all your personal information.

58
1 year ago

Payment app and Points-style rewards platform for mobile gamers.

58
1 year ago

A digital repository for video games.

58
2 years ago

A startup that sells a subscription service where you can rent a video game, but also buy a physical copy of the video game

57
1 year ago

A company that helps developers build games on blockchain, including a set of tools that let them build games without needing to deal with cryptography.

57
1 year ago

A company building an open toolkit for building virtual reality games.

57
1 year ago

A game that lets you make money, buy stock in companies, and play with other people.

57
10 months ago

A company that provides CRM system for free-to-play games.

57
1 year ago

A web-based version of the popular strategy game “The Settlers of Catan”.

56
1 year ago

In this partnership, the startup will create a “pay-to-play” service, which will enable users to pay for online gaming and other entertainment without having to play the games themselves. The startup will then gain access to the user’s data.

56
10 months ago

A startup that focuses on creating the world’s first video game for the blind.

56
1 year ago

A digital representation of a physical card game for the internet, replacing the physical card deck with a virtual one. The startup’s founder says they’re close to the top 500 in the iPhone app store. They have a few hundred users.

55
1 year ago

The company’s vision is to make the process of creating a video game “as simple as making a PowerPoint presentation”. It wants to make video game creation accessible to non-programmers, and today’s software for that is too difficult to use.

55
1 year ago

A startup making a web app that lets users build and play games. Users can create new levels and share them on the platform. The site also has a marketplace for users to sell their games.

55
11 months ago

A platform that allows users to build apps and games by connecting to the Internet. The startup is backed by investors like TechStars, SV Angel, and 500 Startups.

55
7 months ago

A startup that’s building a game-like platform for people to play table tennis against each other in real time.

55
6 months ago

An online community for basketball where users can “create a team, join one and talk about the game”.

55
1 year ago

A way to charge users for apps and games, presumably at a flat rate.

54
1 year ago

A company that makes mobile games for kids. The startup is best known for its games for preschoolers and its games are made in partnership with a number of companies, including Disney and Nickelodeon.

54
8 months ago

A software developer platform that makes it easier for anyone to build a video game

54
6 months ago

A startup that builds a game and community to get people to give homeless people the things they need in order to get off the streets and into permanent housing.

54
2 months ago

A way to make it easier for people to use your tools and games with different controllers other than the keyboard and mouse, and to make it easier for people to play games on different devices.

54
1 year ago

A live-action game that lets users watch their characters interact with the real world and interact with others through the game

53
1 year ago

A maker of arcade-style games for iOS, with games including “Paintball” and “Dodgeball”.

53
10 months ago

A startup that offers game character creation and management for little kids. The startup makes it fun to create a digital version of themselves, complete with a digital alter ego.

53
28 days ago

A company that helps people get their digital goods from Amazon in a single click. It’s a startup that launched in April, building a marketplace for digital goods like games, apps, and e-books.

53
1 year ago

Video game streaming service that helps customers play their own game against other users, using “bots” to create artificial opponents.

52
11 months ago

Matching a user's facial expressions with activities they would like to do, like watching TV or playing video games. The startup wants to use this to tailor ads in a way that’s more aligned with users’ interests.

52
11 months ago

 A high-end video game player built on the blockchain that allows gamers to compete against each other without relying on centralized servers.

52
8 months ago

A startup that makes it easy for anyone to create and sell their own video games with a minimal amount of programming knowledge.

52
1 year ago

A startup that wants to use AI to help you get into shape by using real-time feedback to turn your workout into a game.

51
1 year ago

A video game that lets you play with your friends in a virtual reality world.

51
5 months ago

This startup is building a “scavenger hunt” game where players have to use a wearable device to find clues and solve puzzles.

51
5 months ago

DeSig is a mobile game that allows players to earn tokens via in-app purchases, which can be used to progress through a game board, as well as unlock new characters, items, or accounts.

51
2 months ago

A platform for playing games on the web by using a webcam to see the player’s face. The startup wants to be the Airbnb for games.

51
1 month ago

A strategy game that teaches people how to think strategically by presenting both positive and negative scenarios.

51
1 month ago

A startup that solves the problem of people who want to invest in their favorite games but don’t want to be the ones to make the money or run the game. Players will be able to invest in pre-release games, and will get a share of the profits based on how much they invested.

51
1 year ago

A software platform for high school students to build interactive, video game-style apps.

50
1 year ago

This startup is building a global network of sports stadiums. It’s first project is in Brazil, where it is partnering with an insurance company to run a stadium that hosts games for the local soccer league. The startup is also working with a real estate developer to build a sports stadium in China.

50
6 months ago

A platform that allows players to build and play their own video games. It’s currently in its beta stage, but the founders plan to launch in 2020.

50
1 year ago

A startup that makes it possible to create and sell virtual goods and services within games and other apps. The startup has recently raised $5 million.

49
1 year ago

A platform for creating, sharing, and selling branded virtual goods in games like Overwatch.

49
1 year ago

A video game that helps users learn about the world’s major religions

49
1 year ago

This is a hardware company that wants to build the ultimate game controller. It’s meant to be a new generation of the Xbox controller, which is a multi-purpose in-game controller with a touchpad and a gyroscope.

49
1 year ago

A video game that helps train children’s attention spans, by giving them a chance to master increasingly difficult levels

49
1 year ago

A startup that enables parents to record and share their kids’ development and play. The app is based on a few different ideas: First, it’s a video game that you can play with your kids. Second, it’s a way to record and track their development. And third, it’s a way to celebrate their accomplishments.

49
11 months ago

The startup is building an app that lets you create a “fantasy game” of sorts by competing with your friends on certain metrics. The winner of these games gets a cash prize, and the losers get to keep playing until they win.

49
10 months ago

A games studio that makes games that teach people how to code.

49
10 months ago

Want to get better at sales This startup is building a game that teaches you to fight rejection.

49
9 months ago

A SaaS product that converts your world map into an interactive game.

49
2 months ago

A dapp that lets people create a virtual reality world where they can play games, watch videos and share photos with friends.

49
1 month ago

Ketchapp is a gaming startup that wants to let players create “parallax” backgrounds for their games.

49
2 years ago

Idea: A game that teaches you how to code

48
1 year ago

A game of strategy that’s similar to the popular board game of the same name, but with all of the complex rules of video games. Players will compete to collect the most points by trading, farming, and battling each other.

48
1 month ago

A platform that helps people build video games, as well as hack and create games on top of others’ games.

48
1 year ago

This startup is building an enterprise search platform for businesses that want to up their search game.

47
1 year ago

A tool to help users create fun content, such as video game reviews, while also monetizing it through YouTube ads and subscriptions.

47
1 year ago

A San Francisco-based startup that offers a platform to build games with other companies.

47
10 months ago

This startup is building an app that helps people learn languages by playing games and quizzes. Think of it as a mix between Duolingo and Candy Crush.

47
8 months ago

A platform for people to create games for their children, with teachers and parents deciding on the rules.

47
8 months ago

A startup that wants to create a new way for people to buy and sell in-game items for the world’s most popular video games

47
2 months ago

A platform for live streaming video games. The startup is looking to “improve the quality of eSports spectatorship” with its platform.

47
1 year ago

A way to build video games with a minimalist interface, aiming to give designers and programmers a more productive way to develop games.

46
1 year ago

A startup that wants to build a game for mental health awareness with social elements, so that players can learn about mental health.

46
9 months ago

World Rugby is building a digital platform that lets fans follow their favorite team and save highlights of games and other content. The company says it can also offer more ways for fans to engage with the team, and has a team of rugby enthusiasts for their first major customer, the New Zealand Warriors.

46
25 days ago

A kind of Rovio-like video game that uses a player’s skill, not their luck, to unlock rewards.

46
1 year ago

A company that is building a “micropayment” system for mobile games, which allows players to “purchase” virtual resources without having to go through a full transaction. The idea is that it could help games that otherwise wouldn’t be able to monetize with the current payment systems.

45
1 year ago

A tool that helps you map out a game plan when you’re on the road. The company’s software, which was launched in May, helps travelers manage their itineraries, organizing daily activities around the places they want to go.

45
1 year ago

(BETA) A social network, which takes the form of a game, where users can win rewards for answering questions.

44
1 year ago

This company’s strategy is to help the gaming community build and manage social communities, with a focus on improving the gaming experience. Gamers want to connect with other gamers while they’re playing and also want to share their gaming experience.

44
1 year ago

Building a bot for managing an indie game studio’s social media. The startup wants to help indie games studios manage their social media accounts.

44
9 months ago

A business simulation game where you can create your own startup, and compete to get new customers, build your product, and grow to be the most popular business.

44
8 months ago

The startup is creating “a new kind of content-sharing platform” in which users can “play with the latest games, movies, and TV shows”

44
7 months ago

A rendering engine for games that can handle complex scenes and lighting effects at a low cost.

44
6 months ago

A startup for watching sports and other live events, with a focus on baseball. For example, MLB.TV provides you with access to the home team's uniform and logo, game schedules, and game stats.

44
2 months ago

This startup is building an app that creates a digital version of a physical card game with a simple interface.

44
1 year ago

This startup is building a platform that allows people to create custom short-form videos, where viewers can cosplay their favorite video game characters.

43
1 year ago

A company that’s building a new way to implement the technology from the behind-the-scenes work of a video game.

43
9 months ago

A platform for third-party developers to build apps and games for the hardware.

43
6 months ago

A game-changing way to visualize, model and manage your business processes.

43
2 months ago

A startup that aims to help young people learn to code by teaching them to build games. The startup’s app allows kids to build games directly on the iPad.

43
18 days ago

A new startup that wants to bring a bit of the world of online multiplayer gaming to board games.

43
1 year ago

A game of skill and speed to help people learn Chinese

42
1 year ago

A software company that wants to help people learn Mandarin. It uses online games to make a language accessible to everyone.

42
11 months ago

A team building a platform for streaming gameplay in a “more interactive way”. They’re looking to get the game on Twitch and make use of the platform’s international audience.

42
8 months ago

A team of students from the University of California at Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz came up with a game that’s meant to help improve emotional intelligence and emotional resilience for kids. The game is designed to be engaging and fun, but still help kids develop their emotions and thinking skills.

42
8 months ago

A unique startup for online games, where users can make their own games and sell them to other users through the company's marketplace.

42
7 months ago

"A startup for augmented reality games, where players can play games together regardless of their location or device, and compete for world rankings."

42
7 months ago

A multiple-player card game that uses the blockchain to keep a record of each card in the deck, which can be played at any time.

42
1 year ago

A virtual reality system allowing people to play games in virtual spaces. The startup is currently trying to raise money to launch their product.

41
11 months ago

A company that powers live video in-game.

41
11 months ago

Data visualization for video games, powered by the world’s largest video game database.

40
5 months ago

A platform for building and monetizing web-based mobile games. It’s also building a web-based platform for marketing games, with an emphasis on in-app advertising.

40
1 month ago

Interactive video games that add “surprise” to the experience with interactivity.

40
1 month ago

A poker app built on top of a “living game” that allows users to play in the app and earn bonuses for playing. Users can earn cash for playing in the app and play for points. The startup’s goal is to create a “social environment around poker”.

40
1 year ago

A game for mobile device users that uses a game mechanic called “Twilight Syndrome.” The game’s goal is to help users overcome their fears.

39
1 year ago

A video sharing platform focused on the video gaming community. Gamers use their mobile devices to upload their gameplay and create a community of like-minded people.

39
1 year ago

A healthcare startup is looking to use games to help doctors train for their exams and tests.

39
27 days ago

A mobile game that teaches children about the mechanics of the solar system by planting seeds and watching them grow.

39
1 year ago

A startup that wants to bring the experience of a video game to investing, where users can earn real money as they invest in various stocks and bonds.

38
1 year ago

A startup that adds a layer of socialization and shaping to video games, allowing users to interact with other players and build group communities, while also allowing gamers to “build a real world persona” in the game.

38
11 months ago

A digital distribution outlet for products like electronics and games. The company wants to solve the problem of everyone having their own individual accounts and payment methods, with a shared account and single payment method.

38
7 months ago

A company that lets developers make games and apps with an easy-to-use toolset. The startup currently has a small Alexa skill that describes their goals, and a small Android app, but wants to grow into a platform from which developers can easily launch apps and games.

38
1 month ago

A startup that makes learning a game in which you get to learn about an industry

38
9 months ago

A company building an open-source platform for mobile games with a technology called “user-generated content”. The company is building an online platform for mobile games that allows users to create new content and then use it in other games.

37
8 months ago

A game that helps kids learn English. The startup is promoting English learning by playing games with kids, but the game is not a game in the traditional sense. The startup is building a game that uses a gamified approach to help users learn English.

37
7 months ago

A tool for tracking player stats on League of Legends matches. It uses machine-learning to track the player stats for the game, like kills, assists, and deaths.

37
6 months ago

A 3D modeling platform that lets people build digital models of real-world objects, with an SDK that lets you easily incorporate models into games and apps.

37
5 months ago

A startup that makes a video game for teenagers in India that teaches them to read.

37
4 months ago

Kamal is building a chat-based service where people can trade in-game items for cash (or other in-game items) and sell them in a marketplace. The company already has $1 million in funding from Y Combinator’s Paul Buchheit, 500 Startups and Play Ventures, and is looking for $3 million to $5 million in Series A funding.

37
3 months ago

The startup is building a way for people to make and sell virtual goods in games. The goal: to help creators make money from their games without the need to monetize them.

37
16 days ago

A company that makes VR games and simulates real things in the real world, so kids can learn a science lesson without having to act it out.

37
5 days ago

A gamified board game that teaches players how to improve their financial planning abilities.

37
9 months ago

Software that helps game developers get their game ideas off the ground.

36
9 months ago

A software tool that helps teach users how to speak different languages. The startup has a software suite and is also building devices for more immersion, like games and software with interactive bubble displays.

35
7 months ago

 “A game-centric ad network for publishers and brands”, with a focus on games.

34
5 months ago

This startup is building an ad platform for video games, to help game publishers, platforms, and advertisers reach a more engaged audience.

34
5 months ago

A startup that makes a new version of the classic game thisisyourhome.com, an interactive game where players search for clues to win points and solve the mystery behind a burglar.

34
5 months ago

A software developer that helps companies create and sell in-game items.

34
5 months ago

A company that will make old-school kids toys and games fun again

34
5 months ago

JukePop is a startup that was launched in June 2019, designed to make video games more accessible. It’s an Android app that transforms smartphones into TV controllers.

34
1 month ago

This is a startup that uses AI to build a personal assistant that works on your behalf while you’re asleep. The startup is currently pitching to gaming companies to help them sell products such as in-game upgrades, items and characters.

34
12 days ago

A company that’s built a platform for mobile games to target audiences based on what they’ve been playing, whether it’s block building, racing, or whatever else.

34
1 year ago

A startup that helps children learn to read and write with a game-like interface.

33
9 months ago

A content delivery network that’s built for gaming, and speeds up game downloads by 9x.

33
8 months ago

A personalized, gamified tablet game that teaches science concepts and helps students better understand the world around them.

33
8 months ago

A platform for developing and running games, with a focus on multiplayer games. They have a low burn rate and a low valuation as a result, but have been revenue positive since September.

33
4 months ago

The company, which was started by a former professional poker player, is helping people with the game of Texas Hold ‘Em.

33
3 months ago

A platform for video game moderators who want to circumvent the need for developers to monitor the forums of their game.

33
10 months ago

A startup from China that builds video games around a concept called “social finance” where the players make bets with their friends and the company that the outcome of the game will influence. For example, the company could build a game where the company that wins the bet could lobby for laws favorable to them.

32
4 months ago

This startup is building a way for people to buy music, movies, or games without having to log into their social media accounts

32
2 months ago

This startup is building a game that uses AI to tell players which cards to hold in their hands and which to toss out. It’s a game based on the classic poker game “War”.

32
1 month ago

A large-scale video game that can run on multiple devices. The startup pitches it as a way to play games like Monopoly or Chess on multiple devices.

32
22 days ago

A startup that is building an online game for kids, originally built for kids with cancer, now for kids with cancer everywhere. The startup is currently taking preorders for the game, which is currently in development.

32
6 months ago

A tool that helps developers to easily create their own social media games and market it through their own app stores

31
27 days ago

A sports app that allows users to track their favorite teams and players, and find out about upcoming games.

31
10 months ago

This is a game-like tool for creating, connecting, and interacting with users in a group. Users can create their own rooms, and can invite others to join. The founders want to find a way to enable users to create and moderate spaces that are unique to them, and that can help them to connect with people in a larger community.

30
3 months ago

Entertain people with a live video game which creates a new game every time people play.

30
9 months ago

A way to create personalized “games” using a database of user behavior and the users themselves. Instead of showing a player a pre-determined experience, it shows them a mixture of content and their own data, allowing them to create their own personalized experience.

29
7 months ago

This startup is building a full-stack, enterprise-grade software platform for gaming that can be embedded into other businesses. Reasons for this include the growing e-sports market and the fact that there are now more than 1.5 million gamers, with a projected growth rate of 50% a year.

29
10 months ago

A company that helps kids build their own video games and sell them on their own platforms from inside the Snap app.

28
6 months ago

A startup that wants to bring the power of VR games to non-gaming situations, like holding fashion shows.

28
3 months ago

A product that lets users create their own video games using a minimal amount of code. The startup currently has more than 125,000 games on its platform.

28
15 days ago

A mobile game that helps patients manage their chronic illnesses. The game can be used to keep track of medications, and users can share their progress with their doctors.

28
2 years ago

Idea: A web app that predicts the next card in a Magic: The Gathering game The startup raised $35 million in venture capital and says they have 120,000 active users

27
6 months ago

A platform that helps people create their own video games or helps them create their own video game characters.

27
3 months ago

A platform that lets you create a virtual town and allow users to create their own personal town and use the platform to play games, share stories, and interact with the town.

27
3 months ago

A startup that brings a “GIF-ified” version of the popular virtual reality game, Pokémon Go, to the real world. In the game players collect virtual creatures called “Pokemons” by moving around in the real world. The startup is building a mobile app that uses your phone’s GPS and camera to track your movements and turn them into Pokemons.

27
5 days ago

A new approach to teaching math and science to elementary school students. It’s a gamified platform that connects teachers with millions of interested students via game play.

27
10 months ago

This is a platform that allows people to build a custom social network with a wide range of different types of users, like families, groups, or people of a particular interest, like the board game Risk. Eventually there will be a “universal” platform that allows people to build a custom social network, which will be valuable because custom social networks can grow faster.

26
2 months ago

A live trivia game that uses the website’s real-time chat, games, and polls.

26
3 months ago

A web-based tool for making a custom board game that generates unique rules every time a game is played — like Chess did, but better. The startup is currently in stealth mode.

25
3 months ago

This startup is building an “in-app” game for kids to learn skills that will help them in school and in life.

25
2 months ago

 A video game for kids, where the app uses a child’s phone to track their location and motions. The game aims to teach kids spatial awareness and how to move.

25
3 months ago

A team-based video game played on a team of two.

24
5 months ago

A startup that offers training programs to teach people how to develop their own PC games.

23
8 months ago

Another startup that wants to use AI to analyze your video game play and improve your skills.

22
5 months ago

A platform that helps entrepreneurs build their own video games. The startup wants to help game developers build games with more engagement on social media by creating a platform that allows game developers to create games that have things like virtual currency, virtual goods, and virtual environments.

22
4 months ago

A text-based game that turns education into a game and game into a tool. The startup wants to improve learning outcomes and make it more fun.

22
3 months ago

The idea here is that you can build the game you want, rather than having to buy a pre-defined set of games for your kid.

22
4 months ago

A startup that’s building a “game engine” for augmented reality experiences. The startup is pitching the product to app developers as a way to create experiences that are not possible with tools like Unity.

21
3 months ago

Build an online platform that lets people play in their home and share their gameplay with their friends. The startup’s goal is to give the community an opportunity to play in the same game at the same time.

19
4 days ago

A browser extension that turns your browser into a full-fledged game board with a deck of cards, game pieces, and game rules.

19
3 months ago

A startup that enables video game developers to create and distribute their own titles. They say they work with over 50% of the top grossing developers in the world.

18
3 months ago

The company is a pioneer in the field of payment-as-a-service technology. TAPAS is a cloud-based payments service which brings payment and commerce to the world of mobile handsets, tablets, wearables and even smart-phones via a fast, secure and simple to use interface. TAPAS currently supports online retail, online games and online banking platforms. TAPAS is being used in more than 500 companies in over 40 countries.

15
3 days ago

A company that helps connect companies with their customers in real time. The company can provide a lot of real-time engagement for companies like Call of Duty, allowing users to play the game in real time with their friends.

14
2 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes software to help people with limited mobility enjoy the fantasy roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons.

12
2 days ago

A game studio that makes mobile games. The startup is looking to build a new publishing model for mobile games, one that incentivizes players to engage in social-driven gameplay.

11
2 years ago

Idea: A mobile game that runs in-browser for the browser-based game streaming service The startup basically wants to make a mobile game but instead of building a native iOS or Android app, it can run inside the browser and be streamed to a phone

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2 years ago

Idea: A startup that allows you to make a game with your friends with a few clicks

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2 years ago

Idea: Mycrojobs wants to make job hunting fun with games and prizes It’s a platform for recruiters to manage their hiring pipeline and for job seekers to find jobs

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2 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to build a “Netflix for e-sports” video-game streaming platform. It says it’s currently been in beta for a year and has 10,000 users.

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2 years ago

Idea: A platform for streamers to earn money for playing games within Twitch and other apps

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2 years ago

Idea: A social media app that uses a multi-level, multi-person game mechanic to help people try to figure out who in their friend group are the most popular.

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2 years ago

Idea: A startup that wants to get people off the couch and get them playing table tennis. The startup’s primary focus is on what they call “casual players” — people who play recreationally, but don’t want to spend a lot of time practicing to get better. The startup offers lessons on how to play the game online, as well as in-person lessons in San Francisco.

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2 years ago

Idea: Rollup is building a cloud-based solution for authors to publish and sell interactive books. It allows authors to create games, quizzes, and other interactive elements that let readers take a deeper dive into the stories.

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2 years ago

Idea: A startup that makes a smart, wearable sleeve for injured athletes. The startup is meant to help athletes get back into the game faster after an injury. It is manufactured in the US and helps keep athletes safe from further injury.

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2 years ago

A company that makes a mobile app to help people play games and interact with each other using

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