What Gamemode One does

Gamemode One is a small independent game studio headquartered in Halifax, Canada (with firmographic data referencing Calgary), founded in 2017 by self-identified Minecraft veterans. The company builds a portfolio of add-ons, DLC, texture packs, and standalone games exclusively for the Minecraft Bedrock platform, distributed through the official Minecraft Marketplace and the Minecraft Bedrock Server Tab. Its product lineup spans original creations such as Mob Maze (a co-op roguelite dungeon crawler with daily procedurally generated layouts), Spellrune, Bloom, The Redstone Temple, and Seaside Story, alongside officially licensed crossover packs for SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog, DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon, Paramount's Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Bandai Namco's PAC-MAN.

Underlying technology is centered on Minecraft Bedrock Edition add-on development, with proprietary mechanics including a daily procedural maze-generation system that remixes modules from a database, super-sized mob hazard systems, roguelite progression loops, dragon taming and growth systems, and Chaos Emerald-driven transformation mechanics for the Sonic franchise. The company operates as a virtual and in-person studio with a disclosed team of 11-50 employees, including an Executive Producer, General Manager, HR administrator, designers, programmers, and community staff.

Gamemode One's business model is B2C consumer revenue through the Minecraft Marketplace, combining one-time add-on license purchases with optional in-game VIP tiers and cosmetic purchases using a proprietary cubit currency (notably in Mob Maze). The company grows via community-led acquisition across Discord, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky, supplemented by blog content. It holds no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no identified institutional investors; ownership appears founder-led. The strategic emphasis is on deepening the catalog of licensed IP crossover content and expanding real-time multiplayer offerings on the Bedrock Server Tab.

Name

Gamemode One

Legal name

Gamemode One

Website

https://gamemodeone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gamemode One is a small independent game studio based in Halifax, Canada, that develops add-ons, DLC, texture packs, and standalone games for the Minecraft Bedrock platform, including licensed crossovers for Sonic, How to Train Your Dragon, and Avatar, distributed through the Minecraft Marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Minecraft Game Development

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (33993)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Game Marketplaces & Item Economies (NFT/Skins/Trading) (BPAMAKAJ)

Keywords

• Minecraft add-ons
• Game development studio
• Minecraft marketplace creator
• Co-op roguelite games
• Licensed game content

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Minecraft Marketplace Add-On Sales: Gamemode One generates revenue through selling add-ons and content packs on the official Minecraft Marketplace, reaching the platform's large global player base. Add-ons include official licensed content such as Sonic the Hedgehog, How to Train Your Dragon, and Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed packs.
2. In-Game Purchases (VIP/Cosmetics): Mob Maze features a VIP tier offering unique cosmetic items that players can purchase. The game includes a cubit currency system for unlocking cosmetic rewards. Standard gameplay progression is fully accessible without VIP purchases.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gamemode One creates and sells a portfolio of Minecraft Bedrock Edition add-ons, DLC packs, texture packs, and standalone games distributed through the official Minecraft Marketplace. Its flagship product, Mob Maze, is a co-op roguelite dungeon crawler featuring daily procedurally-generated maze layouts. The studio also develops licensed crossover content packs for major entertainment IPs including Sonic the Hedgehog, How to Train Your Dragon, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Product overview

Gamemode One is a Minecraft-focused game studio that creates a portfolio of add-ons, DLC, texture packs, and standalone games for the Minecraft platform. The product lineup centers on licensed crossover add-ons (Sonic Add-On, Minecraft x How to Train Your Dragon, Avatar Legends, PAC-MAN) alongside original creations (Mob Maze, Spellrune, Bloom, The Redstone Temple). Products are distributed via Minecraft Marketplace and Minecraft Bedrock Server Tab. Mob Maze represents the studio's flagship standalone co-op roguelite product, while other products are add-on modules and texture packs that players install into their Minecraft worlds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mob Maze A co-op roguelite dungeon crawler Minecraft Bedrock game where a decaying AI traps players in ever-shifting labyrinths. Players survive together, collect loot, complete puzzles, and fight giant mobs as the maze collapses. Features daily procedurally-generated maze layouts, ability progression, cosmetic rewards, and a VIP cosmetic tier with a cubit currency system. Targeted at Minecraft players seeking fresh multiplayer dungeon-crawler experiences.
• Sonic Add-On Official Sonic franchise add-on for Minecraft featuring Sonic and Shadow characters. Includes Chaos Emeralds, boss battles against Dr. Eggman, Super Sonic and Super Shadow forms with flight and instant block breaking, Chaos Shrines, and a Chaos Machine crafting system. Distributed via Minecraft Marketplace and targeted at Sonic fans and Minecraft players seeking branded crossover content.
• Minecraft x How to Train Your Dragon Add-On Official How to Train Your Dragon add-on for Minecraft. Players can find, tame, and care for five unique dragons (Gronckle, Deadly Nadder, Hideous Zippleback, Monstrous Nightmare, Toothless), bond with them, craft dragon armor and saddles, and fly through Minecraft worlds. Distributed via Minecraft Marketplace and targeted at How to Train Your Dragon fans within the Minecraft audience.
• Avatar Legends Avatar-themed DLC add-on for Minecraft inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender. Features bending mechanics, exploration, and companion gameplay, including the Bison Expansion which adds tamed flying bison companions with customization options, saddles, and Moon Peach collectibles.
• Avatar: Rites of Passage Avatar-themed Minecraft add-on featuring exploration and adventure gameplay within an Avatar: The Last Airbender-inspired world.
• Spellrune A Minecraft add-on featured in the Gamemode One catalog. Specific gameplay details are not specified in the source materials.
• Seaside Story A Minecraft add-on featured in the Gamemode One catalog. Specific gameplay details are not specified in the source materials.
• The Redstone Temple A Minecraft add-on featuring redstone-based puzzles and temple exploration gameplay.
• Bloom A Minecraft add-on featured in the Gamemode One catalog. Specific gameplay details are not specified in the source materials.
• Ultimate Dragons A Minecraft add-on featuring dragon content. Specific gameplay details are not specified in the source materials.
• PAC-MAN A Minecraft add-on featuring PAC-MAN franchise content.
• Sonic Texture Pack A texture pack for Minecraft featuring Sonic franchise visual themes and assets.
• Medieval Texture Pack A medieval-themed texture pack for Minecraft providing visual customization.
• Voidlands Dimension A Minecraft add-on featuring an alternate dimension with void-themed content.
• Advanced Mining Update A Minecraft add-on update featuring enhanced mining mechanics and content.
• Advanced Farming A Minecraft add-on featuring advanced farming mechanics and agricultural content.
• Dwarven Mining Company A Minecraft add-on featuring dwarven mining-themed content and gameplay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mob Maze generates new unique maze layouts every 24 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DreamWorks Animation / How to Train Your DragoncoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 June 2025Gamemode One released the official Minecraft x How to Train Your Dragon Add-On, allowing players to find, tame, and fly with five unique dragons including Toothless the Night Fury. The add-on features dragon growth mechanics, combat capabilities, and customization options. Available on Minecraft Marketplace.
• SEGA / Sonic TeamcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGamemode One is an official partner producing licensed Sonic the Hedgehog add-ons for Minecraft. Their Sonic Add-On brings Sonic characters, Chaos Emeralds, Super Sonic and Super Shadow forms, and boss battles against Dr. Eggman into Minecraft. The 1.1 'Super' Update was released in August 2025.
• Paramount / Avatar: The Last AirbendercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGamemode One developed the Avatar Legends DLC for Minecraft, featuring the Bison Expansion update that adds a tamed flying bison companion system, bison customization, and collectible Moon Peaches. The content is built around the Avatar: The Last Airbender IP.
• Minecraft / Mojang StudioscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGamemode One operates as an official Minecraft Marketplace creator, developing games and add-ons built on the Minecraft platform. Mob Maze is available on the Minecraft Bedrock Server Tab, and all add-ons are distributed through the Minecraft Marketplace.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everbloom Games: Everbloom Games is a Minecraft Marketplace creator producing adventure content and add-ons. It shares the same distribution channel, target demographic, and small-studio operating model.
• Noxcrew: Noxcrew is one of the largest and longest-standing official Minecraft Marketplace creator studios, producing original games, adventure maps, and add-ons including the popular Mob Games and Hide and Seek series. It is the most directly comparable peer to Gamemode One given similar scope, Marketplace distribution, and original-IP focus.
• Razzleberries: Razzleberries is an established Minecraft Marketplace creator focused on high-quality add-ons, maps, and mini-games, with similar product breadth and target audience (Minecraft players purchasing Marketplace content).
• Blockworks: Blockworks is a well-known Minecraft Marketplace creator producing adventure maps, skins, and add-ons. It overlaps with Gamemode One's catalog of original content and texture packs on the same distribution channel.
• Imagiverse: Imagiverse is an official Minecraft Marketplace creator specializing in adventure maps and add-ons, comparable to Gamemode One in scope and go-to-market through Marketplace listings.
• Pathless Pro: Pathless Pro is a Minecraft Marketplace creator producing custom maps and add-ons, operating with similar scale and a similar Marketplace-led distribution model.
• Spark Squared: Spark Squared is an official Minecraft Marketplace creator producing adventure maps, mini-games, and add-ons, with comparable product mix and audience to Gamemode One.
• Teamworkcraft: Teamworkcraft is an independent Minecraft Marketplace creator producing add-ons, maps, and adventure content, comparable in scale, product type, and distribution approach to Gamemode One.

Broad incumbents

• 4J Studios: 4J Studios is the long-standing console port partner for Minecraft and has shipped several of the largest Marketplace titles. It is a much larger, more established incumbent operating on the same Minecraft platform.
• Mojang Studios: Mojang Studios is the developer and owner of Minecraft and operates the Minecraft Marketplace itself. While not a direct competitor, it sets the rules, economics, and curation under which Gamemode One operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gmodeone
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GamemodeOne/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/gmodeone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gamemode-one/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/gamemodeone/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@gmode_one

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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