We are a leading game studio, developing and publishing Hyper Casual, Hybrid Casual, and Casual Mobile Games, along with PC and Console titles.
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.
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
David Darling
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.
Look How Fast We’ve Grown!
April 2012
Kickstarted our journey as a game studio, developing a range of mobile games
People Count: 3
Submit Your Game Details
The first step is to provide your game details through Kwalee's Publishing Portal. This is where your journey begins.
Describe Your Game and Ambitions
Provide details about your game, including its key features and unique aspects.
Expect an Email Response
You can expect a prompt response from our team via email.
Step 1:
Submit Your Game Details
The first step is to provide your game details through Kwalee's Publishing Portal. This is where your journey begins.
Step 2:
Describe Your Game and Ambitions
Provide details about your game, including its key features and unique aspects.
Step 3:
Expect an Email Response
You can expect a prompt response from our team via email.
“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.”
Simon Platt,
Head Of Development
“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.”
Allwyn D’Souza,
Senior Influencer and Media Manager
“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.”
Meredith Stephenson,
Video Editor - PC Console
“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.”
Lottie Huggan,
Product Marketing 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?”
Madison Plantier,
Senior Community and Social Media Team Manager
“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.”
David Giraldo,
Head of Tools
Partner with us to access our expert development support and world-class marketing.
As Publisher of the Year 2022 (TIGA and Mobile Game Awards), you know you can rely on Kwalee to help you achieve global success.
Gain Valuable Insights
If your game has potential, we’ll test it and learn from the data to prepare it for launch.
If your game has potential, we’ll test it and learn from the data to prepare it for launch.
Conquer the Charts
Positive KPIs secure profitable publishing & large marketing budgets. Our team swiftly scales your game.
Positive KPIs secure profitable publishing & large marketing budgets. Our team swiftly scales your game.
Kwalee UK
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.
Kwalee India
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.
Our game jobs are both challenging and rewarding. We empower ambitious talent to exceed their potential, embracing fast failures and innovation through data and tech. Join us and bring more play to the world!
by Kwalee Team
by Jahnavi Gupta
