Best Mobile Gaming Companies in New York City, United States
The 55 best Mobile Gaming companies in New York City, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Tilting Point.
Ranked: Best Mobile Gaming companies in New York City
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | App-install YoY | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilting Point Mobile game publisher focused on scaling games and expanding global presence | $235M | 59 mo ago | 63 63 → 77 (+22%) | Kevin Segalla Co-Founder & Co-CEO | +9% | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+18 | — | — |
| 2 | Spatial Developer of a platform for creating and sharing virtual experiences 55AI top 15%Moat top 28%Funding top 34%Tech top 37% All 12 signals ▾AItop 15% Moattop 28% Fundingtop 34% Techtop 37% Talenttop 38% Customerstop 40% Producttop 46% Patentstop 47% Growthtop 50% Innovationbottom 46% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 35% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 21 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $67M | 55 mo ago | 10 | Jinha Lee Co-Founder & President | +24% | SentryNode.jsRadix UI+17 | 21 patents Spatial computing platforms for AR, immersive audio, and intelligent infrastructure management | — |
| 3 | Proof of Play Blockchain game studio and technology creating on-chain games | $33M | 33 mo ago | 22 | Craig Woida Co-Founder | — | SentryNode.jsThree.js+16 | — | — |
| 4 | PlayScape Publisher of mobile-based casual games | $15M | 163 mo ago | 13 | Tzach Hadar Ex-Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | OMG Pop Mobile game developer focusing on casual games | $15M | 186 mo ago | 40 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Pahdo Labs Provider of anime-style action MMORPG and game creation platform | $15M | 52 mo ago | 28 | — | — | WebflowreCAPTCHAHSTS+9 | — | — |
| 7 | Betty Online gaming platform for playing multiple games | $12M | 29 mo ago | 20 | — | — | UnbounceBootstrapAmazon Web Services+27 | 64 patents Dermatology skin therapeutics and cosmetics; catheter-based cardiac ablation device technologies. | — |
| 8 | PuzzleSocial Digital crossword for mobile | $11M | 125 mo ago | 13 | Jeb Balise CEO | — | — | 4 patents Online word‑puzzle gaming platform integrating sweepstakes and sponsored advertising. | — |
| 9 | Dots Mobile game development company focusing on casual games | $10M | 139 mo ago | 70 | Nik Schulte Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Tapinator Developer of casual games for mobile | $8M | 106 mo ago | 4 | Ilya Nikolayev Co-Founder & CEO | +15% | Facebook LoginBootstrapAmazon Web Services+15 | — | — |
| 11 | Cellufun Online mobile game portal | $8M | 171 mo ago | 4 | — | — | Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETReact+11 | — | — |
| 12 | Supersocial Video game developer focusing on casual games | $7M | 57 mo ago | 29 | — | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17 | — | — |
| 13 | GameClub Independent video game development studio | $7M | 80 mo ago | 31 | — | — | LazySizescore-jsAdjust+7 | — | — |
| 14 | Teachley K-5 math intervention program fostering conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving | $5M | 51 mo ago | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Space Racers Developer of mobile games | $5M | 123 mo ago | 4 | Michael Matays CEO | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — |
| 16 | FreshPlanet Mobile Games Developer | $4M | 173 mo ago | 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Round Labs Online platform offering cryptocurrency based arcade and financial games | $1M | 61 mo ago | 11 | Anshum Bhambri Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Turf Geography Club Location based mobile game | $600K | 167 mo ago | — | Steve Finkelstein co-founder and trophy collector | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Glow Up Games Mobile game developer specializing in casual games | $580K | 62 mo ago | 7 | Latoya Peterson Co-Founder & CXO | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Herotainment Casual games development solutions provider | $300K | 145 mo ago | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Mobile Gaming companies in New York City
#1
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2022 · 22 employees$33Mraised▾
Blockchain game studio and technology creating on-chain games. It creates generation-defining games based on open-source technology that give players control and ownership. It offers Pirate Nation a role-playing game and others.
- Sep 2023Seed$33M
#2
Series D · New York City, New York · founded 2011 · 63 employees$235Mraised▾
Mobile game publisher focused on scaling games and expanding global presence. They are a leading publisher dedicated to bringing engaging mobile gaming experiences to players worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of titles spanning various genres, they partner with developers to elevate their games and reach wider audiences. They provide user acquisition funding to fuel growth and marketing efforts. Their expertise lies in scaling games, expanding reach, and creating lasting entertainment experiences. They operate studios globally, fostering creativity and innovation in game development. They are committed to delivering high-quality mobile games that captivate and entertain players across the globe.
- Jul 2021Series D$235M
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt—
#3
Seed · New York City, New York · founded 2022 · 20 employees$11.8Mraised▾
Online gaming platform for playing multiple games. The company offers real money-based online casino (iCasino) and casual mobile gaming platform for players.
- Jan 2024Seed$5M
- Feb 2023Seed$5M
- Mar 2022Seed$1.8M
#4
Series B · New York City, New York · founded 2016 · 10 employees$66.8Mraised▾
Developer of a platform for creating and sharing virtual experiences. The platform enables users to design interactive virtual worlds with customisable templates and tools. It supports the integration of 2D, 3D, and video content, facilitating the creation of immersive environments. The platform is accessible across web, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile devices.
- Dec 2021Series B$25M
- Jan 2020Series A$14M
- Sep 2019Series A—
- Jun 2019Series A$19.3M
#5
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2021 · 28 employees$15Mraised▾
Provider of anime-style action MMORPG and game creation platform. The company is developing an anime-themed 2D multiplayer world and building RPG games, sandbox games, role-playing games, and game creation tools.
- Mar 2022Series A$15M
- 2021Seed$2.5M
#6
Funding Raised · New York City, New York · founded 2011 · 7 employees$5.2Mraised▾
K-5 math intervention program fostering conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving. It offers essential math learning programs that teach foundational concepts to every student in grades K-5. The program supports teaching and deepens learning by building conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving skills. Through engaging, standards-aligned content, it raises student achievement and motivation to prepare students for future success. It promotes conceptual understanding and use of math strategies to build fluency through lessons, games, animated videos, and more. The curriculum builds strong fractions understanding, skills, and problem-solving through daily lessons, games, collaboration, and projects. It is cross-platform optimized for Chromebook, iPad, laptops, and computers with single sign-on options through ClassLink, Clever, or Google login. The research-based design is fueled by research and backed by data, shown to bolster students’ mathematical understanding and raise academic achievement. Real-time data makes student thinking visible, providing actionable insights for teachers to differentiate lessons.
- Apr 2022Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$2.4M
- Nov 2017Grant (prize money)—
- Aug 2016Grant (prize money)$750K
#7
Acquired · New York City, New York · founded 2020 · 29 employees$7.1Mraised▾
Video game developer focusing on casual games. It develops casual games with Roblox. It has developed Ghostopia which is available on Roblox.
- Sep 2021Seed$5.2M
- Nov 2020Seed$1.9M
#8
Deadpooled · New York City, New York · founded 2008 · 13 employees$15.4Mraised▾
Provider of a platform intended to offer game publishing services. The company's platform monitors, streamline game performance throughout its lifetime, offers the right cross-promotion, advertising campaigns and makes it visible to the targeted customers, enabling game publishers to get the knowledge that help them monetize and pave the path to success.
- Dec 2012Series C$6M
- Apr 2012Series B$4.5M
- Nov 2010Series A$3M
- May 2009Series A$1.5M
#9
Deadpooled · New York City, New York · founded 2006 · 40 employees$15.2Mraised▾
Founded in 2007, OMGPOP is a mobile game developer with the first game titled Draw Something. Draw Something is a social pictionary game. The game is available on Android and iOS platforms and monetizes through in-app purchases like colour packs.The game supposedly had 15 million active users within 6 weeks of release. Other games include Cupcake Corner, Gem Rush, Pool World Champ and Snoops.The company was acquired by Zynga in 2012 and deadpooled as of August 2013.
- Jan 2011Series B$10.1M
- Mar 2009Series B$5M
- 2006Seed$120K
#10
Acqui-Hired · New York City, New York · founded 2010 · 13 employees$10.9Mraised▾
PuzzleSocial is based in NewYork, United States. Founded in 2010, the company has developed "Daily Celebrity Crossword" app through which users can access the crossword created by world’s most published crossword writers everyday.
- Feb 2016Conventional Debt$5M
- Feb 2015Series A$3M
- Jul 2014Series A$1.1M
- 2014Series A—
#11
Public · New York City, New York · founded 2013 · 4 employees$8.4Mraised▾
Developer of casual games for mobile. It develops games in a wide range of casual genres such as Trucker Parking, Combo Quest, Big Sport Fishing 3D, Deuces Wild Classic - Casino, Video Poker VIP, Crypto Trillionaire, and many more. The games are available on playstore and app store.
- Sep 2017Post IPO$3M
- Jun 2017Post IPO$200K
- Mar 2017Post IPO$150K
- Oct 2016Post IPO$2.8M
#12
Series A · New York City, New York · founded 2005 · 4 employees$8Mraised▾
Cellufun is based in New York City , United States and was founded in 2005. The company has developed a online free to play mobile gaming portal where people can play games and also socialize, create personal avatars and buy virtual goods. Cellufun make revenue by advertising and selling virtual goods in the game.
- Mar 2012Conventional Debt$1.5M
- Feb 2010Series A$720K
- Jul 2009Series A$1.2M
- Apr 2009Series A$1.6M
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