Taking new projects

Studios pay us to decide
what to ship.

Design and build, with no game-launch risk on your side. The same AI-native engine that runs our studio, pointed at yours.

Rev-share
aligned, we earn when you ship
GDD → build
concept to playable
AI-native
the engine that runs our studio
You own it
real artifacts you control
The Engagements

From one-off projects to recurring lines.

Design + Build

Most popular

We take a concept from GDD to a playable build: the design decisions and the production, handled end to end.

Advance + rev-share on what ships

MVP Partner

For founders

A branded, walkable proof you can raise on. Built fast, yours to own and demo on demand.

Milestone-based · fixed scope

Ongoing Retainer

Recurring

Per-update or monthly engagements for studios that want us in the loop as they scale.

Per-update or monthly
What We Deliver

Concept to playable build.

Original-IP games

Original-IP games

New IP designed and built end to end, from pitch to playable prototype.

Live-game overhauls

Live-game overhauls

Monetization, retention, and content passes on games already shipped.

FAQ

Common questions.

How long does a review take?

Quick diagnosis: 48 hours. Full design review: 5–7 business days. Ongoing retainer: continuous, first deliverables within the first week.

What data do you need from me?

Your game link and Creator Dashboard screenshots (DAU, retention, session time, monetization, funnels). Takes about 10 minutes to gather; we'll tell you exactly what to screenshot.

Do you implement changes?

Yes. Design + Build is end-to-end, not just advice. If you'd rather keep implementation in-house, the Ongoing Retainer tier is built for that.

What's your track record?

We run our own live Roblox game (Borders RTS, 8.9M+ visits) and our own casino-game factory (Slot Forge). We apply the same diagnostic process to client games that we use on our own.

How do you protect my information?

Everything stays confidential. We don't share your metrics, code, or strategy, and we're happy to sign an NDA before starting.

How do I get started?

Email marissa@smokestackgames.com with your game link and a one-sentence description of what you need. We reply within 24 hours.

Demo: pitch us for real over email.