How to choose a game development studio in Malaysia (2026)

Choose a studio with shipped titles or credits you can verify, a clear split of in-house versus outsourced work, and experience in your engine and platform. Outsourced game work is usually priced per person-month (often RM8,000 to RM25,000) or per asset. The check that matters most: start with a paid test task or vertical slice before a full contract.

Last updated 31 October 2026 · See the Top 10 game development in Malaysia →

Typical costs in Malaysia (2026)

Item	Typical range / basis
Art / animation outsourcing	Per asset or per person-month
Developer or artist	RM8k – RM25k per person-month
Small casual / advergame	RM30k – RM150k
Vertical slice / prototype	RM50k – RM250k
Mid-size title	RM500k+

Editorial estimates from published rate cards and quotes. Always get written quotes.

Licence or registration to check

No licence is needed. MDEC runs programmes and grants for the games industry from time to time; check current schemes. Games with in-game purchases or prizes may raise consumer protection or gaming-law questions, so get legal advice.

Checklist before you hire

Shipped titles or verifiable credits
Experience with your engine (Unity, Unreal, Godot)
Experience with your platform (mobile, PC, console)
Paid test task before a large contract
Clear milestone and approval process
IP assignment in the contract

Questions to ask

Which titles have you shipped, and what did your team do on each?
What work is done in-house and what is outsourced?
How do you handle milestones and approvals?
Who owns the art and code?
Have you used MDEC programmes before?

Red flags

Credits that cannot be verified
No test task offered
Vague IP terms
Single milestone with full payment up front

Top-ranked game development right now

Passion Republic — Petaling Jaya, score 47/100
Lemon Sky Studios — Shah Alam, score 43/100
Streamline Studios — Kuala Lumpur, score 35/100

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FAQ

Is Malaysia a good place to outsource game art?

Malaysia has an established outsourcing scene for art and co-development for international studios.

How is outsourcing priced?

Usually per asset for art, and per person-month for dedicated teams.

Should we sign an NDA?

Yes, before sharing unreleased designs or code.