Exkee

What Exkee does

Exkee is a Marseille-based video game development studio founded in September 2003 by three former Cryo Interactive developers. Originally started in Paris and relocated to Marseille in August 2006, the studio has operated continuously for more than 20 years with a headcount of 11–50 employees and a portfolio exceeding 50 titles across mobile (iOS, Android), PC (Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux), consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), and VR (Meta Quest, PSVR2, Pico). Its technology base spans Virtools, Mascot-Capsule, Flash-era tools, and modern engines, with particular specialization in physics-based puzzle mechanics, VR development, and serious-games/simulation for enterprise clients.

The studio operates a dual business model. As a work-for-hire services provider, Exkee develops contracted projects for publishers and enterprises including Ubisoft (Voodoo Dice, Ghost Recon Network, Rabbids apps), Vertigo Games (The 7th Guest VR, Let's Get Fit VR), Koch Media/Ravenscourt/Plaion (Let's Get Fit), Affyn (Buddy Arena), and historically In-Fusio, I-Play, Bigben Interactive, Visiware, and Index Europe. Independently, Exkee self-publishes titles including Kill The Bad Guy, Mayo Mayo, Fish Squad, Plus Belle La Ville, Buddy Arena, and the upcoming Rescue Ops: Wildfire through App Store, Google Play, Steam, and console stores. A separate serious-games division delivers training simulators for ECASC (firefighter training), SMTPC (road tunnel safety), CMA-CGM (maritime transport business game), ProBTP/FFB (construction trade awareness), and Valeo (driver-assistance visualization). Revenue is generated through professional-services fees on contracted development and one-time purchases (with select freemium titles such as Plus Belle La Ville) on digital storefronts; pricing and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Exkee

Legal name

Exkee Sarl

Website

https://exkee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exkee is a Marseille-based video game studio founded in 2003 that develops games across mobile, PC, console, and VR as both a work-for-hire services provider and an independent publisher, serving clients such as Ubisoft, Vertigo Games, Koch Media, and Affyn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAMAKAE

Game Engine & Creation Platforms (UGC/Modding)

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Gaming Platforms & Digital Worlds

Keywords

• Video game development
• Game development services
• Serious games
• Multi-platform games
• VR game development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Game Development Services: Exkee acts as a service provider developing games for clients such as Ubisoft, Vertigo Games, Koch Media/Plaion, Index Europe, In-Fusio, I-play, Nobilis, Bigben Interactive, and Affyn. Revenue comes from contracted development work for third-party publishers.
2. Independent Game Publishing: Exkee publishes its own games through digital distribution platforms including App Store, Google Play Store, Steam, and console stores (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch). Games are sold as one-time purchases or potentially with in-app features.
3. Serious Games Development: Development of serious games and simulations for training, education, and enterprise purposes. Projects include BTP Builder for ProBTP, CMA-CGM business games, and safety training simulators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Exkee is a video game development studio that operates two complementary lines: (1) contracted game development services for major publishers and enterprise clients (Ubisoft, Vertigo Games, Koch Media, Affyn, CMA-CGM, ProBTP) covering design, programming and full-cycle production; and (2) self-publishing of proprietary games through digital storefronts (App Store, Google Play, Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Meta Quest, Pico) across mobile, PC, console and VR platforms, with a separate serious games division for training, simulation and educational applications.

Product overview

Exkee is a Marseille-based video game development studio founded in 2003, operating as both a service provider for game development and an independent game producer. The company develops games across multiple platforms including mobile (iOS, Android), PC (Steam), consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), and VR (Meta Quest, PSVR2). The core product portfolio consists of commercial video games (including Rescue Ops: Wildfire, The 7th Guest VR, Let's Get Fit, Buddy Arena, Next Dancer, Mayo Mayo, Kill The Bad Guy, and numerous others spanning genres from puzzle to action to fitness) and a separate serious games division (including training simulators for tunnel safety, firefighting, corporate training, educational games for children, and industrial applications). The studio has developed over 50 titles and serves clients including Ubisoft, Vertigo Games, Affyn, and Koch Media/Ravenscourt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exkee Game Development Studio (contract development services)

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AffyncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Exkee developed Buddy Arena, a multiplayer online battle arena game for mobile platforms, in partnership with Affyn. Released in February 2024 for Android and iOS.
• KinetixcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Next Dancer uses Kinetix's AI-powered motion capture technology to capture movements and transcribe them into 3D avatars using artificial intelligence and deep learning.
• Vertigo GamesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Exkee developed The 7th Guest VR for Vertigo Games, handling all programming for this VR remake of the classic adventure game. The game was released in October 2023 on all VR platforms. Exkee also developed Let's Get Fit VR for Vertigo Games.
• Koch Media / Ravenscourt / PlaionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2022Exkee developed Let's Get Fit for Nintendo Switch, published by Koch Media (now Ravenscourt/Plaion). The fitness game was released in May 2022 on Switch.
• UbisoftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExkee has developed multiple projects for Ubisoft including Voodoo Dice (PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, iOS), Ghost Recon Network app for iPhone, iPad, and Android, and Rabbids applications. Ubisoft is a major French video game publisher and represents one of Exkee's most significant client relationships.
• Index EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExkee developed Iznogoud mobile game for Index Europe, a major mobile content provider. This was Exkee's first mobile game project.
• In-FusiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExkee developed Age of Empires II Mobile for In-Fusio using DOJA technology.
• VisiwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExkee developed multiple games for Visiware including Sudoku, Football World Challenge 2006, and Carrot Mania On Ice.
• Bigben InteractiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExkee developed Hunting Challenge for Wii, published by Bigben Interactive.
• I-PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExkee developed Robinson Crusoe: Shipwrecked for I-Play, published in June 2009.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asobo Studio: Bordeaux-based French game development studio known for A Plague Tale series and Microsoft Flight Simulator. Comparable to Exkee as a French multi-platform development studio with both self-published IP and contract work, though at larger scale.
• Dotemu: Paris-based French game studio specializing in remasters and indie development (Streets of Rage 4, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge). Comparable to Exkee as a French studio focused on multi-platform development and indie publishing.
• Motion Twin: Bordeaux-based French indie studio famous for Dead Cells. Comparable as a French independent developer that combines self-publishing with a sustainable team structure, though Motion Twin operates as a worker cooperative.
• Vertigo Games: Dutch VR-focused game publisher/studio and Exkee's client for The 7th Guest VR and Let's Get Fit VR. Comparable as a VR game specialist with whom Exkee shares both client relationship and VR delivery capability.
• Kylotonn: Paris-based French game studio developing the WRC racing series and other titles. Comparable as a French multi-platform development studio with both contract and self-published work.
• Pastagames: Paris-based French indie game studio (Splasher, Redout). Comparable as a similarly-sized French indie developer with multi-platform focus and work-for-hire capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Ubisoft: Major French video game publisher that has contracted Exkee for multiple projects (Voodoo Dice, Ghost Recon Network, Rabbids apps) over 15+ years. Relevant as the largest single customer relationship and a structural anchor for Exkee's services business.
• Koch Media / Plaion: European publisher (formerly Koch Media/Ravenscourt) that published Exkee-developed Let's Get Fit on Nintendo Switch. Comparable as a publisher customer within Exkee's services portfolio.

Emerging players

• Affyn: Singapore-based mobile gaming/blockchain company that contracted Exkee to develop Buddy Arena. Comparable as a recent client relationship and as an emerging mobile gaming operator intersecting with Exkee's services.

Others

• Kinetix: AI motion capture technology company that powers Exkee's Next Dancer game. Comparable as a technology/integration partner enabling Exkee's AI-powered motion-to-avatar capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Exkee
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exkee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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