Mark Dunn
This article showcases our top picks for the best Canada based Gaming companies. 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 tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Canada Gaming Startups
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Dapper Labs
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Dapper Labs is a consumer-focused flow blockchain product made for fun and games and supports digital collectables.
Drop Fake
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Drop Fake is a remote-first games company founded in 2021.
Enthusiast Gaming
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Enthusiast Gaming is a platform that reaches three hundred million video gamers monthly through its portfolio of communities.
OverActive Media Group
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OverActive Media Group is an integrated global esports and entertainment organization focused on multiple esports titles.
Mino Games
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Mino Games produces the top 50 grossing mobile game Mino Monsters, with over 13 million downloads.
Wondr Gaming
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Wondr Gaming is a company that builds and acquires assets in the esports industry.
Big Viking Games
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Big Viking Games provides free-to-play social, mobile, and HTML5 games.
AdHawk Microsystems
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AdHawk Microsystems develops camera-free eye-tracking solutions that unlock the connection between the eyes and the brain.
Airy:3D
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AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures?
Phoenix Labs
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Phoenix Labs crafts a new AAA multiplayer experience for players to create lasting, memorable relationships for years to come.
Peekapak
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Award-winning social-emotional learning platform and digital games
Omescape
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Omescape is a real-life room escape game venue operator for an outing with friends, featuring intense escape games, board games and a cafe.
Lion Gaming Group
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Lion Gaming Group provides a mobile-first online sports entertainment ecosystem of bleeding-edge technologies.
TimePlay
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TimePlay is an award winning technology media company.
Jintronix
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Jintronix is a biomedical device company developing 3D software that helps individuals going through physical and cognitive rehabilitation.
Blue Isle Studios
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Blue Isle Studios is an independent video game developer and publisher located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada.
Realm
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Realm is building the digital scoring infrastructure for esports.
Highmark Interactive
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Highmark Interactive is pushing the boundaries of technology and medicine.
Synervoz Communications
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Synervoz is building the world’s most flexible communications platform.
TransGaming
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TransGaming creates socially-engaging consumer experiences through the curation and delivery of games.
Woozworld
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Woozworld develops and operates gaming websites for kids and teenagers.
Graffiti Games
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Graffiti Games is an independent video game publisher comprised of industry veterans.
Shoal Games Ltd
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Shoal Games Ltd. (TSXV:SGW) (OTCQB:SGLDF) (www.shoalgames.com) is the owner of the EdTech Games Platform Rooplay (www.rooplay.com).
Beam.gg
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Beam.gg is an online community management software for the esports and gaming space.
Typhoon Studios
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Typhoon Studios is an independent game developer in Montréal.
Repable
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Repable is an analytics platform that gives brands and agencies real-time insights on the esports / gaming and live streaming space.
Askott Entertainment
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Askott Entertainment is a full-service development company that combines esports with the regulated iGaming space.
DEQ
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DEQ Systems is a gaming technology company developing bouncing systems for table games.
Magnusmode
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Magnus Cards combines a proven method of instruction (task analysis) and elements of game design .
Execution Labs
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Execution Labs is a hands-on early stage investor in game studios.
Battlefy
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Battlefy is the simplest way to find and manage esports competitions.
Hibernum Creations
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Hibernum Creations Inc. is a company which develops gaming apps and softwares for iPhone
Ziva Dynamics
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Ziva Dynamics is a software company that specializes in character creation and human simulation.
Bingo.com
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Bingo.com offers a comprehensive range of gambling products, such as casino games and slots.
GooseChase
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GooseChase is an intense scavenger hunt platform for the masses.
OneProvider.com
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OneProvider offers shared and dedicated hosting and online game servers.
SoftServe
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SoftServe is a game-based learning and assessment platform for soft skills.
BlueBat Games
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BlueBat Games is a social media platform that helps game developers socialize their games on the web and mobile space.
Versus Reward
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Play along with your favourite sports, compete and win! Versus rewards you for being a great sports fan!
Cloudhead Games
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Cloudhead Games is an operator of a virtual reality studio for producing fantasy exploration games.
Mighty Cast, Inc (The Nex Band)
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Nex is a customizable wearable that allows you to create a new smartband every day, hour, or minute. Focus on social, gaming, and IoT.
DeepMarkit Corp.
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DeepMarkit produces multi-platform HTML games and gaming solutions that drive audience engagement for brands and incentivize customers.
Eruptive Games
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Eruptive Games designs and develops action-based multi-player games such as Citizen GRIM, Mercenaries of War, and Rise of Villains.
Wccftech
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Wccftech is a leading technology publication owned by Wccf Tech Inc covering PC Hardware, Gaming and Mobile industries.
Kitfox Games
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Kitfox Games is an independent Montreal-based games company.
International Gaming League
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International Gaming League is an online gaming league that acts as a middle ground for professional cyber athletes.
Relic Entertainment
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Relic Entertainment is a third-party real-time strategy game developer owned and operated by Sega.
Breaking Walls
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Breaking Walls is an independent game studio.
XMG Studio
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XMG Studio Inc. is a mobile app developer company and has developed an app named Powder Monkeys. This company was founded in 200
Mistplay
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Mistplay is a social platform for mobile gamers.
PopReach
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PopReach is a mobile game publisher founded by industry executives with a unique, proven formula for success.
Lumos
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Lumos is an online game services provider that offers services such as analytics, diagnostics, and common social functionality.
SideFX
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SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games.
Extra Dimension Games
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Veteran developers making a new breed of mobile games
Game brotherz
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Game brotherz creates and distributes board games that are both recreational and educational.
Black Tie Ventures
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Black Tie Ventures is a developer of social casino games founded in July 2013.
Backstageplay
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Backstageplay is a gamification platform that marries the vastly popular and lucrative world of online gaming with artists.
OverStats
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OverStats aggregates and visualizes gamer data to provide data driven feedback and suggestions to improve gamer skill.
Bioware
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BioWare is a Canadian electronic entertainment company founded in February 1995 by Ray Muzyka, Greg Zeschuk, and Augustine Yip.
Altcoin Fantasy
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Altcoin Fantasy is a fun and realistic way for people to learn about crypto trading risk-free through our cryptocurrency trading simulator.
SportsHedge
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SportsHedge is a Canadian company that operates in the online gaming industry.
WorldGaming
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WorldGaming hosts free-entry, pay-to-play tournaments and head-to-head challenges for all competitive gamers of all skills.
Klei Entertainment
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Klei is a video game studio it has developed and published games for a bunch of different platforms.
Casual Bit Games
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Causal Bit Games is an indie game development company based in Canada
LuckyHammers
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Lucky Hammers is an independent game & interactive studio located in Montreal, Canada.
Audiokinetic
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Audiokinetic is the leading global provider of cross-platform audio solutions for the interactive media and gaming industries.
56gamestudios
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56gamestudios is an online gaming company that creates shared gaming experience.
Big Blue Bubble
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Mobile gaming studio that pioneered the industry with more than 100 titles including chart-topping favorites and industry firsts.
Rational Group
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The Rational Group operates gaming and related businesses and brands including PokerStars,
Gamerizon Studio
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Gamerizon Studio is a independent studio specialized in the development of mobile and casual games.
Uken Games
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Uken Games builds games such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Jeopardy! World Tour.
Tiny Hearts
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Tiny Hearts is an app studio that develops mobile apps and games.
Alpha Tech Inc.
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SaaS, Social Network, Skill-Based Gaming, Mobile, Tech Platform
Woodbine
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Woodbine is a horse racing racetracks, casino and off-track betting stations.
Noodlecake Studios
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Noodlecake Studios is an indie game studio that publishes and releases games on multiple platforms.
Hyper Hippo Games
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Hyper Hippo is a collection of passionate and creative people working to build fun digital games for everyon.
JN Cards
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The PoTown is a large online marketplace for buying and selling Pokémon cards and codes.
Game Hive
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Game Hive is the leading developer of mobile games for iOS and Android, with more than 100 million total downloads to date.
The Stronach Group
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The Stronach Group is a horse racetrack operators and suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering technology.
Clipwire Games
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Clipwire Games develop fun games with rich multimedia and immersive experiences.
Wgames
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Wgames offers casual games and develops mobile-based games, bringing an interactive experience for players online.
Play The Future
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Play The Future is a unique new prediction gaming platform.
IUGO Mobile Entertainment
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IUGO Mobile Entertainment is a mobile-first-and-mobile-only studio that creates game experiences on mobile devices.
Insights.gg
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Collaboration and Esports Coaching Platform Designed for Gamers
GamerLink
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GamerLink is a platform for gamers to connect, discover, and engage with other like-minded gamers and friends.
LEAF Mobile
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LEAF Mobile is a free-to-play mobile game group that creates engaging games that produce enduring player loyalty.
Basecamp Card Co
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Basecamp Cards makes unique decks of playing cards with questions meant to bring people together.
Piranha Games
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Piranha Games is a free-to-play game marketplace.
Blackbird Interactive
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Blackbird is a private, independent game studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Sims Resource
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The largest Sims community in the world with over 1M+ custom content to download. Find Sims guides, blogs, tutorials, videos and eMagazines.
Blazesoft
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Cloud based Gaming backend platform that allows to shorten game development process to less than 3 months
DoubleJump
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DoubleJump is an independent and growing Canadian mobile game studio.
PixelCUBE Studios
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PixelCUBE Studios is a gaming company and has developed various gaming applications. They have developed applications like The Impossible
TradeFan
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TradeFan is the fantasy sports stock market that enables users to participate in sports leagues and draft players.
REDspace
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REDspace is a full-service digital studio specializing in mobile, web, gaming, and video solutions.
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