Best Mobile Gaming Companies in Texas, United States
The 59 best Mobile Gaming companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Playful Studios.
Ranked: Best Mobile Gaming companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playful Studios Developer of VR-based video games | $61M | 82 mo ago | Series A | Katy Bettner Co-Founder | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — |
| 2 | InfiniGods Developer of web3 games 22Talent top 38%Moat top 39%Funding top 40%Customers top 44% All 9 signals ▾Talenttop 38% Moattop 39% Fundingtop 40% Customerstop 44% Techtop 47% Productbottom 48% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 35% Growthbottom 18% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 22/100 | $17M | 26 mo ago | Series A | Owen Odonoghue Co-Founder | 2021 | Node.jsGoogle Sign-inApple Sign-in+13 | — |
| 3 | Heatwave Independent game development studio | $13M | 191 mo ago | Deadpooled | Anthony Castoro ex-CEO & Co-Founder | 2007 | — | — |
| 4 | Bee Cave Games Casino Games developer targeting Mobile and Web platforms | $11M | 133 mo ago | Deadpooled | Erik Bethke CEO & Founder | 2012 | — | — |
| 5 | Owlchemy Labs XR studio crafting playful VR games and experiences with spatial interactions | $5M | 119 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2010 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+14 | 1 launch |
| 6 | SWEEPiO Location based mobile gaming | $1M | 162 mo ago | Deadpooled | Bryan Shepard Founder | 2011 | — | — |
| 7 | ViewCast Developer of casual mobile games, including solitaire and puzzle titles | $1M | 174 mo ago | Acquired | Lance Ouellette Chief Executive Officer | 1994 | LazySizesreCAPTCHAGoogle AdSense+3 | — |
| 8 | Tribe Gaming Esports player organization | $1M | 59 mo ago | Seed | Jonathan Sakoucky Co-Founder | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — |
| 9 | Signum City Operator of a platform for discovering and acquiring expired domain names | $100K | 82 mo ago | Deadpooled | Lauren Winfield Founder & CEO | 2019 | — | — |
Top 12 Mobile Gaming companies in Texas
#1
Series A · Austin, Texas · founded 2021 · 30 employees$17Mraised▾
Developer of web3 games. The company focuses on the development of strategy and battle games using blockchain technologies which includes InfiniTowers, InfiniRealms, and InfiniArena.
- Apr 2024Series A$8M
- May 2022Seed$9M
#2
Series A · Mckinney, Texas · founded 2012 · 74 employees$61Mraised▾
Developer of VR-based video games. The company specializes in developing core games such as Sci-Fi, RPG, and more. Some of the games developed by the portal include Creativerse & New Super Luckys Tale. These games are available on Microsoft Windows, Apple Play Store, Nintendo Switch, and more. Their upcoming game is Star Child which will be available on the Play Station platform.
- Aug 2019Series A$23M
- Oct 2018Series A$5M
- Oct 2015Series A$25M
- 2012Series A$8M
#3
Deadpooled · Austin, Texas · founded 2012 · 22 employees$10.8Mraised▾
Bee Cave Games is a Casino Games developer targeting Mobile and Web platforms. Their core games include casino games based on Slots theme and Blackjack theme. As of November 2015 they have released over 80 premium Slots themes and 13 unique Blackjack locations. Their investors include Matrix Partners, Dragonrise Capital, Glu Mobile, Eric Schiermeyer (Co-founder of Zynga), Erich Scheafer (Co-creator of the Diablo game series) and others.
- May 2015Series A$5.5M
- Aug 2014Seed$750K
- Dec 2013Seed$1.9M
- Jul 2013Seed$1.3M
#4
Deadpooled · Austin, Texas · founded 2007 · 15 employees$12.6Mraised▾
Heatwave is an independent game development studio focusing on social games. Has partnered with Country Music Television (CMT) to launch a social game based on the Platinum Life IP. Also launched a mobile game titled "The iSamJackson" for iOS platform. The company acquired "Gods & Heroes: Rome Rising", two game engines, as well as licensed the rights to the PlayGrid publishing platform.
- Jul 2010Series A$5.1M
- Jul 2008Series A$7.5M
#5
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2017 · 47 employees$1Mraised▾
Esports player organization. The company has teams for various games like League of Legends, Star Brawl, Clash of Clans, and more.
- Jul 2021Seed—
- Mar 2020Seed$1M
#6
Acquired · Austin, Texas · founded 2010 · 50 employees$5Mraised▾
XR studio crafting playful VR games and experiences with spatial interactions. We are dedicated to creating polished and engaging virtual reality experiences. We focus on natural, spatial interactions to unlock new forms of gameplay and immersion. We build experiences that are stylish, funny, and accessible, bringing joy to a wide audience. We pioneer experiments and share VR best practices to improve VR for everyone. Our creations include ground-breaking VR titles, experimental features, and accessibility updates. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of virtual reality through innovative game design and technology.
- Aug 2016Series A$5M
#7
Deadpooled · Dallas, Texas · founded 2011$1.4Mraised▾
SWEEPiO was a location-based promotional mobile gaming platform. The platform enabled brands and business clients to create and deploy location-based promotional games. Popular games include 'Sweepstakes', 'Instant-Win' & 'Loyalty Programs'. Users are notified through push notifications on the phone. The company was deadpooled in September 2015.
- Dec 2012Seed$750K
- Oct 2011Angel$600K
#8
Acquired · Grapevine, Texas · founded 1994 · 47 employees$1.2Mraised▾
Developer of casual mobile games, including solitaire and puzzle titles. The company offers a variety of downloadable applications for different mobile platforms. These applications include card games, puzzle games, and other casual entertainment options. The applications are available through various online distribution channels.
- Jan 2012Unattributed$425K
- Jan 2011Unattributed$745K
#9
Deadpooled · Austin, Texas · founded 2019 · 2 employees$100Kraised▾
Operator of a platform for discovering and acquiring expired domain names. The platform provides tools for searching, filtering, and evaluating domain options. It aggregates data from various sources to assist users in making informed decisions. The platform connects buyers with external registrars to complete domain acquisitions.
- Aug 2019Seed$100K
#10
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2012 · 2 employees$60Kraised▾
LongshotGames is a mobile game development studio. The company specializes in developing sports games. One of the games developed by the company includes "Bobblehead College Football". The game is available on iOS & Facebook platform. It generates revenue through in-app purchases.
- Aug 2015Seed$60K
#11
Seed · Dallas, Texas · founded 2011 · 105 employees—raised▾
Creating fun, socially engaging mobile games that bring people together. This award-winning creator of mobile games focuses on building strong teams to develop socially engaging experiences for players worldwide. They transformed the word game category on mobile and are developing new projects across multiple genres. They value trust, collaboration, and team results, fostering a culture of humility and continuous improvement. The company prioritizes building lasting relationships with both studio members and players. They are a tech company in the mobile gaming industry, offering multiple products and services focused on entertainment and social connection.
- 2019Seed—
#12
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2009 · 24 employees—raised▾
Yallaplay is an independent mobile game development studio that specializes in developing core games such as MMO, role-playing & digital cards. One of the games developed by the company is "Tarneeb Masters", which is a digital collectible card game. Available on Android & iOS platform. It generates revenue through in-app purchases.
- Dec 2015Seed—
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