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Who is Kwalee?
We are a dynamic game studio - a developer and publisher of Hyper Casual, Hybrid Casual, and Casual mobile games as well as video games for PC and consoles. With an emphasis on creativity and innovation, our game studio has established itself as a leading force in the industry, producing high-quality games for players around the world. As a game company, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in gaming, and our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences.
Kwalee was founded in 2011 by David Darling CBE, a key architect of the UK games industry who previously co-founded and led Codemasters. With studios around the world, including Leamington Spa (the UK’s biggest game development hub outside Greater London), our team includes legends such as Andrew Graham (creator of Micro Machines) and Jason Falcus (programmer of classics including NBA Jam) alongside a growing and diverse team of gaming experts.
And in case you’re wondering where the Kwalee name comes from, it’s an Australian Aboriginal word meaning ‘wait for me’, a homage to David’s grandfather who taught him electronics and had a sailboat of the same name.
Our Proudest Achievements
- Over 1 billion mobile Hyper Casual, Hybrid and Casual game downloads
- Kwalee Gaming publishes thrilling games for PC and Consoles
- Our publishing team use our expertise to help developers achieve long-term profitable success
- We’ve grown to over 400 team members working collaboratively in our Leamington Spa and Bengaluru studios.
- Socially responsible - we’re a Women in Games Ambassador and support Special Effect, GamesAid, Safe In Our World and FareShare
Led By Gamemakers
David Darling CBE
CEO and Founder
David, CEO of Kwalee and co-founder of Codemasters, is a games industry pioneer. But to find success, he had to ignore the school teacher who told him that programming games was a waste of time. His passion and drive to entertain players with fun games has helped Kwalee become a leading games developer and publisher.
Jason Falcus
COO
Jason has learned a lot about being an outstanding leader from his career in the games industry. A former programmer and designer himself, Jason published his first game in 1983, when he was only 13. He founded his own game company in 1988 and after director roles for other major publishers, he joined Kwalee and has shaped us into the successful game studio we know today.
Our Biggest Years As A Game Studio
(Look How Fast We’ve Grown!)
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Our Locations
Kwalee UK
Leamington Spa
Located in Leamington Spa, our first game studio is home to many of the games we develop. The town is nicknamed ‘Silicon Spa’ as a major hub for the UK games industry. The Clarendon’s our favourite spot for drinks.
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Kwalee India
Bengaluru
The Bengaluru game studio marked our first ever overseas expansion, extending the work we do at the HQ. The talented folks there now develop games end-to-end such as their first game release, Monster City Merge. If you’re ever in the city, be sure to visit 99 Variety Dosa.
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Mobile Publishing
We want to partner with ambitious mobile game developers to publish successful and profitable games on iOS and Android. We have a tried, tested and repeated chart-topping game launch process and can give your studio complementary skills support like marketing, production, localisation, and monetisation.
Publish My Mobile Game
PC Console Publishing
We’re ready to introduce your game to our industry connections and marketing, production, publishing and data science expertise. Our team has vast experience across AAA, double-A, and indie game development and we give games our passion and personal touch.
Publish My PC Console Game
Simon Platt
Head of Development
“Kwalee is a haven for creativity and collaboration. We appreciate that great ideas can come from anybody and make big efforts to ensure every member of staff feels they have the freedom to express opinions and make suggestions.”
Allwyn D’Souza
Senior Influencer and Media Manager
“The promise of a fun place to work at is not just a company description but an actual reality. At Kwalee, you'll experience a sense of belonging from day one, as if you've found your second home. The opportunities for growth and to learn are endless, from getting a front seat in game development and the intricate process of game marketing and releases.”
Meredith Stephenson
Video Editor - PC Console
“I've never felt so comfortable so quickly. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and there's also an underlying passion for gaming across the board. It's an environment perfect for publishing great games that people can connect with.”
Lottie Huggan
Product Marketing Manager
“I’ve grown as well, not just because of the snacks, but I’ve come out of my shell. I believe in myself more and can ask for help - it’s okay to not know the answer all the time. Kwalee gives you such a great opportunity and the freedom to be creative and learn. This is somewhere you couldn’t imagine leaving.”
Madison Plantier
Senior Community and Social Media Team Manager
“I've been part of the PC Console team at Kwalee for nearly 2 years now and the time has really flown by! I've absolutely loved my time working here. Kwalee has given me the space to be experimental and creative with my work, while also providing the structure and resources I need to be as efficient as possible. Plus who doesn't love getting to play games at work?”
David Giraldo
Head of Tools
“Between leading a team of talented engineers, working with the latest tech, and producing new tools that improve everyone’s productivity and quality of work, my experience so far has been challenging yet exciting. I feel proud to lead my team and enjoy a company culture that offers space to innovate and take ownership of our work here.”
The Kwalee Blog
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