game development services in new zealand | NipsApp game Studios
game development services in New Zealand
NipsApp Game Studios provides full-cycle game development services in New Zealand, working with startups, publishers, and established studios across cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, and Dunedin.
We design, build, and deliver high-quality games for mobile, console, PC, AR/VR, and Web3 platforms.
Even though we’re not physically based in New Zealand, we’ve successfully completed numerous projects for Kiwi clients and received strong reviews on Clutch and other international platforms.
Our workflow ensures smooth collaboration, New Zealand timezone alignment, and a frictionless production process from concept to launch.
Game Development Services Across Major New Zealand Cities
Explore our city-specific pages to learn how NipsApp Game Studios supports game development projects across New Zealand.
Christchurch
Simulation, educational, and indie game development for Christchurch teams.
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Mobile and casual game production with streamlined pipelines for Tauranga studios.
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Educational and training games for institutions and private developers.
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VR tourism, simulation, and interactive training projects designed for Rotorua businesses.
View RotoruaWhy Choose NipsApp Game Studios in New Zealand
16+ Years of Experience
With more than sixteen years of hands-on experience, we’ve delivered mobile, console, VR, and blockchain games for clients worldwide — including many across New Zealand.
3000+ Successful Titles
Our portfolio includes over 3,000 launched games, spanning indie, casual, educational, and AAA projects — helping New Zealand studios expand globally.
10× Lower Development Cost
We provide up to ten times more cost efficiency than most local New Zealand studios — while maintaining premium quality, reliability, and innovation.
Timezone-Aligned Communication
Our project managers operate in New Zealand-friendly time zones, ensuring real-time collaboration, agile updates, and friction-free project execution.
Trusted by New Zealand Clients
We’ve completed numerous projects for New Zealand publishers and developers and earned verified 5-star ratings on Clutch and other global platforms.
Mobile Game Development in New Zealand
Mobile gaming is thriving across New Zealand. We develop Android and iOS titles tailored to Kiwi players — from hyper-casual to mid-core experiences.
Our mobile team uses Unity and Unreal to deliver performant, analytics-driven apps with IAP/ad monetization and store-optimised publishing for Google Play and the App Store.
Deliverables for New Zealand mobile projects
Cross-platform builds, retention-first UX, integrated analytics, IAP & ad systems, A/B testing and App Store / Play Store submission support for NZ audiences.
VR and AR Game Development in New Zealand
We create immersive VR and AR experiences for New Zealand’s entertainment, education and tourism sectors. Our team ships projects for Meta Quest, Oculus, Vive and mobile AR platforms.
Focus areas include usability for diverse users, low-latency performance, and localised content for Kiwi audiences and institutions.
NZ-ready XR solutions
Prototyping, device profiling, headset testing, optimized interaction design and distribution-ready builds for consumer and enterprise XR use-cases in New Zealand.
Console and PC Game Development in New Zealand
We support Kiwi publishers and indie studios targeting Steam, PlayStation and Xbox with full-scale console and PC production.
Our engineers handle gameplay systems, performance optimisation, multiplayer integration and cross-platform porting to deliver polished releases.
Studio-standard engineering
Certification-ready builds, performance tuning, QA automation and long-term porting strategies — all tailored for New Zealand releases and global distribution.
Full-Cycle and Cross-Platform Game Development in New Zealand
We manage the entire product lifecycle — concept, design, development, QA, deployment and LiveOps. Our cross-platform approach ensures consistent experiences across mobile, PC and consoles for New Zealand players.
End-to-end delivery for Kiwi projects
Roadmapping, MVPs, sprint-based development, CI/CD, launch ops and LiveOps to help New Zealand studios scale and retain players long-term.
Game Art, Design, and Animation in New Zealand
We deliver 2D/3D art, environment design, character modelling and UI/UX tailored for New Zealand audiences — balancing creative vision with performance constraints.
Our artists provide concept art, rigging, VFX and in-engine asset optimization for both stylised and photoreal projects.
Creative & technical art
Full art pipelines, asset bundling, animation and UI systems designed to meet platform requirements and NZ player expectations.
Web3, Blockchain, and NFT Game Development in New Zealand
NipsApp develops secure blockchain-integrated game systems for NZ clients exploring Web3, NFTs and token economies. We handle wallet integration, token mechanics and marketplace flows.
Our approach prioritises security, UX and compliance with regional expectations for mainstream adoption.
Blockchain & NFT pipelines
Smart contract development & auditing, off-chain scaling, NFT minting flows and player asset management designed for New Zealand markets and global reach.
Testing, QA, and Maintenance in New Zealand
We deliver comprehensive QA, device coverage and live support for New Zealand projects. Post-launch, our team handles bug fixes, analytics, LiveOps and performance optimisation to keep your game stable and growing.
We offer automation, device farms, regression testing and SLA-backed maintenance options for enterprise and indie clients alike.
Quality assurance & support
Automated testing, manual QA, device compatibility, patch rollouts and tailored SLA plans to match NZ publisher requirements.
OUR CASE STUDIES A Glimpse into Our Projects
Explore a few of our most exciting game projects that kept players hooked.
MediVerse VR
Immersive virtual reality anatomy modules designed for medical students and healthcare training.
Cyber Campus
A metaverse-based virtual classroom bringing interactive learning to students worldwide.
SkillForge VR
Realistic VR training simulations for industrial workers to practice safety and operations hands-on.
Zombie Slaughter
A fast-paced VR zombie shooter survival game where players fight endless waves of the undead.
About NipsApp Game Studios
NipsApp Game Studios is an international game development company with over 16 years of experience building games across mobile, VR, console, and blockchain platforms.
We’ve served clients in 105+ countries, including many from the United States.
Our focus is on reliability, affordability, and transparency — helping developers and publishers build world-class games with less risk and faster turnaround.
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