With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI coming in the late fall, there is going to be a lot of scrutiny on Rockstar Games. The publisher’s reputation isn’t exactly on the line – it has achieved too much for that to be the case – but it can fortify its position as one of the best video game developers in the world.
That position as the best developer of games is, of course, open to debate. Everyone will have their particular favorite, whether it is Rockstar, Ubisoft, Nintendo, or someone else. At online casinos, the same rules broadly apply. Different game studios will have different approaches, creating games that suit different styles and tastes.
So, in that respect, it can be difficult to say which are the best. However, we can gauge metrics like their popularity, their presence on social media, and other areas. Indeed, we believe we can cite the top five iGaming game developers operating today:
Hacksaw Gaming
Hacksaw effectively came from nowhere to become one of the biggest names in the industry within a few years. Its games can be played at major platforms like DraftKings and can be played using its latest casino bonuses and promos. The main word that springs to mind when describing Hacksaw Gaming is innovative. Its popular titles – like Le Bandit and Ze Zeus – don’t really look or play like traditional casino games. In short, Hacksaw Gaming ripped up the rulebook.
Nolimit City
Technically, Nolimit City is operated by Evolution Gaming, so it is a subsidiary rather than an independent company. But it seems to have retained creative control since it was acquired by the latter. Nevertheless, Nolimit City follows the same rule-breaking script as Hacksaw Gaming, bringing in new styles of slot games. We’d say the main difference between the two is that Nolimit’s games are usually ultra-volatile, whereas Hacksaw has a broader choice. Nolimit also has a punk-like style that feels inimitable.
Pragmatic Play
Purveyors of some of the world’s most popular slot games, including the Big Bass fishing series and Gates of Olympus, Pragmatic has a throne at the very top of iGaming. It’s difficult to describe just how popular some of its main titles are. There is a ubiquitous feel to this developer, regardless of what country you are based in. Our one criticism is that it tends to release many titles in the same series, and that can feel a little repetitive at times. Still, it’s only a minor criticism, and Pragmatic has a vast library to choose from.
Big Time Gaming
Another studio that was taken over by Evolution Gaming, but BTG has also kept the traits that made it one of the most quietly influential iGaming studios in the world. BTG, among other achievements, created the Megaways genre of casino slot, which became massively popular in the late 2010s and remains popular today. Key games include its Monopoly series and its Who Wants to Be a Millionaire games. The series are based on the popular board game and TV quiz show respectively.
White Hat Gaming/Blueprint Gaming
Known as White Hat Gaming in the United States and Blueprint Gaming elsewhere, this studio is known for putting the fun into casino gaming. Its titles are usually stuffed with bonus games and modifiers, including, at times, hidden features. It has seen massive success with its games based on The Goonies movie, as well as the Rick and Morty cartoon series. Its latest release – Game of Thrones – has incredible production value, making it look more like a video game than a casino slot.
