This article showcases our top picks for the best Tokyo 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 Tokyo Gaming Startups
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Akatsuki
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Akatsuki is an IT company that offers mobile social game and live experience services.
cocone
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cocone develops and publishes mobile games and applications, and provides assistance to maintain their social media presence.
Gumi Inc
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Gumi is a game development company that features a mobile social network.
Thirdverse
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Thirdverse develops multiplayer virtual reality games.
Pretia
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Pretia is a Internet service planning, development and operation business.
Aiming
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Aiming provides assistance with the planning, production, and development of online games.
Altplus
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Altplus primarily engages in the social game business.
Vark
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ActEvolve develops Blitz Freak, a multi virtual reality game.
Izanagi Games
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Izanagi Games is an entertainment company that focuses on producing and publishing interactive games.
Playco
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Playco is a developer of instant-play games across a variety of platforms.
G-cluster
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G-cluster Global provides services worldwide, using its cloud-based content provision technology, G-cluster.
Marvelous Japan
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Marvelous is a production and sales of home video game software Planning company.
COVER Corporation
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COVER Corporation engages in AR compatible virtual live distribution service that allows enterprises developing animation.
bushiroad
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Bushiroad is an Entertainment company known for developing prominent trading card games such as Cardfight
REJECT
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REJECT specializes in the management of professional e-sports teams.
Gatari
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Gatari is developing an AR audio platform, including the AR camera app Vismuth, which can call avatars in reality.
mikai
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mikai is a virtual YouTuber management, VR / AR content development.
funplex
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Funplex utilizes game management know-how by GREE to transfer the game management carried out by client companies and increase its value.
Nexon
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Nexon is an entertainment software developing company that creates free-to-play online games.
Whomor
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Whomor is a Tokyo-based company that delivers illustrations for social games.
Nobollel
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Nobollel is a planning, development and operation of game applications utilizing Unity Planning, development and operation of game app.
Media Active
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MediaActive provides services related to smartphone application development, website production and system development.
Prime Japan
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PRIME will use the questions and requests from customers as a reference for future service improvements, etc.,
SuRaLa Net
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SuRaLa Net is a educational service provision and operation consulting by e-learning, marketing promotion and homepage management.
ORIFLAMME
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ORriflamme is a Japanese company that develops video games.
ABAL
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ABAL is a wireless and mobile virtuality reality system developing computer graphics, consumer game development, and video entertainment.
Miracle Positive
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Miracle Positive is an Online game business service platform.
CyberStep
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CyberStep is a publisher of interactive entertainment like online games.
Real World Games
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Real World Games is a sports agency that provides to its employees by using ascending and descending stairs.
FromSoftware
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FromSoftware is a video game development company that develops games for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, windows, and Wii platforms.
Wonderleague
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Wonderleague is a manufacturer of VR and AR goggles and controllers intended to provide the best quality products and experiences.
Pokelabo
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Pokelabo is a mobile content development and social game developing company.
EXNOA
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EXNOA delivers games planned and developed in-house and game titles with the cooperation of publishers to users.
TAITO
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Taito specializes in developing video games, software, and hardware.
NextNinja
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NextNinja is a game development studio based in Tokyo, Japan.
5X Games
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5X Games publishes entertainment content related to gaming, anime, Manga, novels, and movies.
Yostar Games
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Yostar Games is a game development and operating company.
Alim
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Alim specializes in the planning, development, and production of applications for iOS and Android.
Platinum Egg
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Platinum Egg is a goal of delivering better games to more people on various platforms .
GC Turbo
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GC Turbo is a developer of a gaming studio platform used to author, distribute, optimize, and operate messenger games.
Spiral
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Spiral is a game changer in providing autonomous drone solutions for indoor environments, most notably during non-GPS situations.
Uni Create
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Uni Create is a xR content production IT venture.
Geisha Tokyo Japan
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Geisha Tokyo is an entertainment company offering apps for mobile devices.
AIDIS
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AIDIS specializes in game planning, development, and management.
ZigZaGame
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Planning, development and management of smartphone games
Sega Corporation
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Sega Corporation engages in the development, sales, and operation of games.
WG Publishing
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WG publishing inc is a company which develops game apps for iPhone
Angoo
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Angoo is a game production company that continues to make quality games.
Game Studio
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Game Studio is an internet company specialized in games development services.
Engate
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Engate is A community that delivers fans’ support to athletes
ILCA
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ILCA offers technology development solutions in gaming, apps, VR, video production, and computer graphics.
cocone connect
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cocone connect designs and creates gaming apps.
BANDAI NAMCO Online
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BANDAI NAMCO Online specializes in planning, development, and operation of online games and other software and services using the Internet.
GungHo Online Entertainment
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GungHo Online Entertainment is a management and distribution of smartphone games.
Netease
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NetEase develops & operates China’s most popular mobile and PC-client games.
Digital Media Lab
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Digital Media Lab is a company specialized in games development and CG video content production for commercials, movies and TV programs.
KITA DENSHI
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KITA DENSHI is an electronic machine manufacturer focusing on game machines, hall system products, and printing-related products.
Applibot
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Applibot is a mobile games developer company and has developed various games for the Android and iPhone users.
Rudel
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Rudel is a media rep specializing in Internet Advertising
Polyphony Digital
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Polyphony Digital specializes in the development of games and software.
UI group
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UI group is an IT company specialized in that offers UI design, 3D modeling and 2D animation services.
Dingo Games
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Dingo Games is an independent game developer located in Vancouve
Enish
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Enish is a mobile game development and publishing company.
ENDROLL
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ENDROLL is a startup that develops and provides entertainment content using XR. Company Profile
BANDAI NAMCO Studios
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BANDAI NAMCO Studios is an entertainment content studio that specializes in video games.
YOKOZUNA data
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Yokozuna Data has developed a state-of-the-art data science platform to predict individual behavior for video game players.
GameTrade
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Game Trade is a marketplace dedicated to game data that boasts the number of monthly transactions.
G-mode
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G-mode engages in planning, development, and licensing of casual games for mobile phones.
Indigames
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Indigames specializes in game publishing and game development services.
C&C Media
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C&C Media operates the MK-STYLE online games site
Ubisoft Japan
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Ubisoft Japan provides game software publishing and licensing services.
Fantamstick
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Fantamstick is a developer of educational apps and learning services for children.
Edia Japan
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Edia is offering a wide range of solutions that make the most of its features for various mobile devices
Lucent Global
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Lucent Global offers game development and animation production services.
Net Dreamers
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Net Dreamers is an Internet media and Smartphone game business
Lexaloffle Games LLP
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Lexaloffle is the home of computer games and fantasy consoles made by Joseph White, whose principle mission is to seek out and explore,
Kadokawa Games
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Kadokawa Games is an international online games publisher that specializes in creating high-quality and innovative games.
J.C.STAFF
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J.C.STAFF is a Japanese animation production company.
GUILD STUDIO
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GUILD STUDIO specializes in game development services.
Dropseed
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Drop Seed backs up the introduction of tools, new technologies, and challenges to different positions
CommSeed
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CommSeed provides social games and mobile app development services.
Claytechworks
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Claytechworks is a company that “creates and provides creatives that shake emotions.”
SEGA Games
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The company was established in 1960 as the main axis of business in the entertainment area.
D4 Enterprise
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D4 Enterprise provides retro-game distribution and reproduction services.
Mobcast Games
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Mobcast Games provides an entertainment platform, mobile game, and social media services.
Co graph Japan
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Co-graph is a Software Development + Data Analysis Technology Solution Pro Binding Company
Xtone Japan
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Xtone is Multiplying each person things that can be enjoyed by as many people as possible.
NEXTBOOK
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NEXTBOOK is a Planning, production, publishing and sales of e-books company.
Axel Mark
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Axel Mark primarily engages in gaming, advertising, and experience business.
i-call
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i-call specializes in fintech, mobile games development, and website development services.
EIGHTING
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EIGHTING offers planning, development and operation of game content for home game consoles and smart devices.
Glopa Inc.
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For selected global mobile game developers, we offer a unique partnership opportunity to publish your mobile game in Japan.