Cocodrilo Dog

What Cocodrilo Dog does

Cocodrilo Dog is a privately held video game development studio founded in 2011 in Colombia by Juan Pablo Reyes and Marge Torres, specializing in rhythm and music-based interactive entertainment. The studio operates a dual business model: (1) original IP development across mobile and console platforms — anchored by Audio Ninja (2013, published by Televisa and a #1 music game in 66 countries on Apple App Store), Beat Boy (2016 GamesBeat Developer Contest winner), and the in-development Boom Fighters (planned for Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC with a user-generated level editor); and (2) work-for-hire co-development and licensed-IP game production for major entertainment brands, including Disney Interactive's Moana: Rhythm Run (2017) and Nickelodeon/Outright Games' JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party (2023).

The studio's core technical asset is the TORI Interactive Music Engine, a proprietary, patent-pending platform that encapsulates seven years of rhythm-game engineering knowledge. TORI provides internal APIs for audio synthesis, sample-accurate timeline sound placement, pitch-shifted playback, loop extraction, BPM-compatible and BPM-free sequencing, procedural music generation, and real-MIDI-instrument input — enabling gameplay mechanics synchronized to music with precision that the studio claims differentiates it from generic rhythm-game competitors. Multi-platform capability is supported through licensed-developer status for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, plus existing or planned presence on iOS, Steam, and Nintendo platforms.

Commercially, Cocodrilo Dog monetizes through one-time perpetual game licenses on digital storefronts (Steam, App Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop) for owned IP, plus professional services revenue from enterprise co-development deals with entertainment brand partners. Distribution leverage comes through both self-serve digital marketplaces and channel partnerships (Televisa for Audio Ninja, Outright Games for JoJo Siwa). In 2021 the studio established an Australian headquarters in Melbourne to access broader development talent. The company remains small (1-10 employees) and self-sustaining without material institutional funding beyond a 2014 NXTP Ventures engagement and a 2017 Global Top Round acceleration program placement.

Name

Cocodrilo Dog

Legal name

Cocodrilo Dog

Website

https://cocodrilodog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cocodrilo Dog is an indie video game studio developing rhythm and music-based games using its proprietary TORI Interactive Music Engine, serving both consumer markets through original IP and major entertainment brands through work-for-hire co-development deals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cundinamarca

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Original IP Development and Sales: Developing proprietary music games (Boom Fighters, Beat Boy) for direct consumer sales through platforms like Steam, console digital stores. Revenue from game sales, potential expansion content, and licensing of IP.
2. Work-for-Hire Game Development: Contract development services for major entertainment brands. Completed Moana: Rhythm Run (Disney), JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party (Nickelodeon/Outright Games), RIFF VR (IMEX Media). Studio is licensed developer for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
3. Technology Licensing: TORI interactive music engine is patent pending and represents potential licensing revenue stream for other rhythm game developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cocodrilo Dog is a video game development studio that creates rhythm-based music games for mobile devices and consoles. The studio operates two business lines: (1) original IP development using its proprietary TORI interactive music engine (Boom Fighters, Beat Boy, Audio Ninja), and (2) work-for-hire game development for major entertainment brands such as Disney Interactive (Moana: Rhythm Run), Nickelodeon/Outright Games (JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party), and IMEX Media (RIFF VR).

Product overview

Cocodrilo Dog is a video game development studio that creates rhythm-based music games with a focus on interactive musical experiences. The company operates two distinct business lines: (1) Original IP development featuring their proprietary TORI interactive music engine, with products including Boom Fighters (in development), Beat Boy, and Audio Ninja; and (2) Work-for-hire game development services for major entertainment brands including Disney (Moana: Rhythm Run), Nickelodeon (JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party), and IMEX Media (RIFF VR). The TORI technology platform serves as the foundation for their music games, enabling features like beat matching, pitch matching, and procedural music generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tori: Proprietary interactive music engine that processes audio synthesis and sampling, providing API to generate interactive behaviors based on music such as movement, beat matching, pitch matching, procedural generation of music, recording - patent pending technology that sets their games apart

Products and services

• Boom Fighters A music 3D platformer where players control vinyl toy-style characters that fight enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate levels synchronized to music. Features MIDI instrument input support and a level editor for user-generated content. Planned for release on XB1, PS4, Switch, and PC.
• Beat Boy An autorunner platformer with rhythm mechanics where player actions synchronize with music. Features proprietary beat matching technology, multiplayer gaming, and user-level creation capabilities.
• Audio Ninja A rhythm-based action game where players control a ninja who defeats enemies by following the beat of music. Published by Televisa for iOS devices.
• Moana: Rhythm Run A co-production with Disney Interactive featuring rhythm-based action gameplay with music from the Moana film, including 70+ levels across land and sea.
• JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party A rhythm runner mobile game developed for Outright Games and Nickelodeon featuring JoJo Siwa's music, dance routines, and themed worlds including Candyland and BowBowland.
• RIFF VR A VR music role-playing experience developed for IMEX Media where players become guitarist, drummer, or singer with songs from legendary rock bands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Audio Ninja was #1 music game in 66 countries and #1 adventure game in 27 countries in Apple App Store
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Disney InteractiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership for Moana: Rhythm Run, an action-adventure mobile game featuring music from the Disney film. The game required Cocodrilo Dog to create rhythm-based gameplay mechanics synchronized with Disney's musical content.
• Nickelodeon / Outright GamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership for JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party mobile game. Cocodrilo Dog developed the game featuring JoJo Siwa's music and brand for Outright Games under Nickelodeon licensing.
• TelevisacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublished Audio Ninja, the #1 music game in 66 countries. Televisa is the largest Latin America media company located in Mexico and provided publishing distribution for the game.
• IMEX MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork-for-hire partnership where Cocodrilo Dog joined IMEX Media's team to create the guitar engine and gameplay VFX for RIFF VR, a music role playing experience.
• Global Top RoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcceleration program for indie studios based in South Korea and San Francisco. Selected Cocodrilo Dog as finalists in 2017 and provided mentorship during 2018 program. The final competition took place in Melbourne during Melbourne International Games Week.
• Brainz GamesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-Producer of Audio Ninja alongside Cocodrilo Dog.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rovio Entertainment: Large mobile game developer and Angry Birds IP owner (now part of SEGA). Comparable as a mobile-first games publisher that monetizes global IP and partners on branded entertainment experiences, though at vastly larger scale than Cocodrilo Dog.

Direct peers

• Halfbrick Studios: Australian mobile and cross-platform game studio (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride). Comparable as an indie-leaning studio with multi-platform distribution and a presence in the Australian games ecosystem where Cocodrilo Dog has now established its second HQ.
• Ninja Theory: Independent UK studio (Hellblade) with a history of original narrative IP and contracted development for larger publishers before Microsoft acquisition. Comparable to Cocodrilo Dog in profile as a small, tech-forward indie with brand-development credentials.
• Beat Games: Independent studio behind Beat Saber, the defining VR rhythm game. Highly comparable as a small, music-first studio that built a category-defining title and grew via word-of-mouth before acquisition by Meta.
• Supergiant Games: Small, independently-held studio known for tightly crafted narrative titles (Bastion, Hades) with strong proprietary technology and a tightly held team. Comparable to Cocodrilo Dog in team size discipline and original-IP focus.
• Outright Games: Publisher/developer of family-licensed video games including JoJo Siwa: Worldwide Party, which Cocodrilo Dog developed. Comparable as a counterpart in the licensed kids/family rhythm-game segment and a current commercial partner.
• Tarsier Studios: Swedish indie studio known for original titles (Little Nightmares) and substantial work-for-hire contributions to larger franchises. Directly comparable to Cocodrilo Dog as a small team balancing original IP with branded co-development for major publishers.
• Harmonix Music Systems: Long-standing pioneer of music/rhythm games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Dance Central). Directly comparable to Cocodrilo Dog in focus on music-synced gameplay and proprietary rhythm technology, though operating at much larger scale.
• Mediatonic Games: UK-based indie studio behind Fall Guys, with a track record of original-IP hits plus external development work. Comparable to Cocodrilo Dog as a small team that scaled a breakout multiplayer concept and has done brand-aligned development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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