What Survios does

Survios is a Los Angeles-based, privately held video game development studio and publisher founded in 2013 that specializes in virtual reality gaming across multiple platforms. The company develops and publishes VR games for Meta Quest 3/3S, PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and legacy PCVR headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality), and has recently expanded into flat-screen console and PC releases. Survios operates a portfolio of nine titles spanning action-horror (Alien: Rogue Incursion, The Walking Dead: Onslaught), sports (Creed: Rise to Glory Championship Edition, Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions), music creation (Electronauts), racing (Sprint Vector), shooters (Raw Data), puzzles (Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey), and naval combat (Battlewake). The studio differentiates through three proprietary, trademarked VR technology systems: Phantom Melee Technology (for combat impact simulation), Fluid Locomotion System (for comfortable high-speed movement), and Music Reality Engine (for interactive audio). Survios has secured co-development relationships with major entertainment IP holders, including 20th Century Games (Alien franchise), AMC (The Walking Dead), and MGM (Creed/Rocky franchise), positioning the studio as a preferred VR partner for premium entertainment brands.

The company's business model centers on one-time digital game sales through platform storefronts (Steam, PlayStation Store, Meta Quest Store, Oculus Store), generating revenue as a premium-priced VR publisher rather than via subscriptions or microtransactions. In 2021, Survios expanded into third-party publishing through the launch of 2124 Publishing, a wholly-owned subsidiary that supports indie developers. GTM is primarily product-led, with marketing concentrated in organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Discord, LinkedIn, X/Twitter), email newsletters, press/PR coverage (Variety, VentureBeat, TechCrunch), and convention presence (San Diego Comic-Con). Customer segments include VR gaming enthusiasts, fans of licensed entertainment franchises, and a secondary B2B channel for VR arcade operators. The company maintains 51-100 employees with offices in Culver City and Marina Del Rey, California, and has raised approximately $91.5 million across four funding rounds from investors including Lux Capital, MGM Studios, Samsung NEXT, Shasta Ventures, and Felicis. Survios' most recent strategic initiative is a January 2025 partnership with NVIDIA to integrate ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine) autonomous AI characters into upcoming titles.

Name

Survios

Legal name

Survios, Inc.

Website

https://survios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Survios is a Los Angeles-based VR game development studio founded in 2013 that develops and publishes multi-platform virtual reality games for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR, working with major entertainment franchises like Alien, The Walking Dead, and Creed using proprietary VR interaction technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Game Development

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

VR/AR/XR Game Studios (MPAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Porting, Remastering & Platform Adaptation Services (PC/Console/Mobile/VR) (MPAFAKAN), PC & Console Game Distribution Platforms (BPAMAKAA), Co-Development, Porting & Remaster Studios (MPAFAAAM)

Keywords

• VR game development
• Virtual reality games
• VR game publishing
• Immersive gaming
• Multi-platform VR titles

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Video Game Sales: Direct sales of VR and console games across multiple platforms including Steam, PlayStation Store, Meta Quest Store, and Oculus Store. Games are sold as one-time purchases.
2. Publishing: Publishing revenue through 2124 Publishing, Survios' publishing arm launched in 2021 to support the indie game development community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Survios is a multi-platform VR game development studio and publisher that creates and distributes virtual reality games across Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, SteamVR/PCVR, and HTC Vive. The studio develops both original IP titles and licensed franchise-based VR experiences, and also operates a publishing arm (2124 Publishing) supporting indie game developers.

Product overview

Survios is a multi-platform VR game development studio and publisher offering a diverse portfolio of virtual reality games across multiple genres. The product lineup includes action-horror titles (Alien: Rogue Incursion, The Walking Dead: Onslaught), sports/fitness games (Creed: Rise to Glory Championship Edition, Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions), music creation experiences (Electronauts powered by Music Reality Engine), racing platformers (Sprint Vector with Fluid Locomotion), shooters (Raw Data), puzzle games (Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey), and combat games (Battlewake). Games are available across major VR platforms including Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, SteamVR/PCVR, and HTC Vive. The company also operates 2124 Publishing to support indie game developers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 2124 Publishing: Publishing arm launched in 2021 to support the indie game development community.

Products and services

• Alien: Rogue Incursion Single-player action-horror VR game set in the Alien universe featuring Zula Hendricks, a former Colonial Marine, on a mission to rescue a squadmate on planet Purdan. Available on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 3, and PCVR.
• Creed: Rise to Glory Championship Edition

Quantifiable outcome

• Survios games have received consistently positive reviews including Raw Data being called 'The best action VR experience available' and Sprint Vector receiving '5/5' ratings

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 January 2025Survios is partnering with NVIDIA to integrate ACE (Avatar Cloud Engine) autonomous characters into upcoming titles. NVIDIA announced at CES 2025 the expansion of its ACE technology from conversational NPCs to fully autonomous game characters using generative AI. Survios is among the developers including KRAFTON, NetEase, Wemade Next, and others working with NVIDIA on this technology.
• 20th Century GamesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2022Survios and 20th Century Games announced collaboration to develop an intense single-player, action-horror game set in the iconic Alien universe, built for PC, console, and VR. This is Survios' biggest and most ambitious VR game in their decade-long history.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Valve: Operator of Steam/SteamVR and developer of Half-Life: Alyx. Broad incumbent that defines VR distribution and competes in premium VR game development.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment: Platform holder for PlayStation VR2 and developer of first-party VR titles (Horizon Call of the Mountain, Astro Bot Rescue Mission). Competes for PSVR2 wallet share and sets platform standards.

Direct peers

• Ready at Dawn: VR-native game studio (Lone Echo, Echo VR) acquired by Meta/Oculus Studios. Direct comparable as a premium VR-only development studio with multi-platform titles and franchise experience.
• Beat Games: Developer of Beat Saber, acquired by Meta. Most successful VR game commercially; direct comparable as VR-native studio with hit franchise IP.
• Resolution Games: VR-focused game studio (Demeo, Blaston, Angry Birds VR) shipping across Meta Quest, PSVR2, and SteamVR. Closely comparable in multi-platform VR strategy and genre breadth.
• nDreams: UK-based VR game studio and publisher (Fracked, Little Cities, Ghostbusters). Comparable as a multi-platform VR developer with publishing operations.
• Vertigo Games: Developer of Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall. Direct comparable as a VR-focused studio with franchise IP (Arizona Sunshine, Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners — a competing Walking Dead VR title).
• Owlchemy Labs: VR game studio (Vacation Simulator, Job Simulator) acquired by Google. Comparable as a multi-platform VR developer with a strong title catalog.
• Polyarc: VR game studio behind Moss and Moss: Book II. Comparable as an independent VR-native studio with award-winning titles across Meta Quest and PSVR platforms.
• Fast Travel Games: Stockholm-based VR-first developer and publisher (Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife, Cities VR). Comparable as VR-only studio with publishing arm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/surviosvr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/survios
• Instagraminstagram.com/survios
• Xx.com/survios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors16 records

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M&A

Investments

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