SMG Studio

SMG Studio at a Glance

SMG Studio is an Australian company founded in 2013 that has released 16 games since its first title in 2014. The group started with experience making advergames for brands and received funding from Screen Australia's Games Enterprise program in its founding year. Their output shows a shift in pace over time, with nine games appearing in the 2010s and six more released through 2025 so far. While they act as both a developer and publisher, their catalog includes 13 titles where they developed the game and 11 where they published others. The company focuses heavily on indie projects, with nine games falling into that category. Their library also spans arcade, strategy, puzzle, card and board games, platformers, racing, music, adventure, and tactical genres. They reach a wide audience across multiple devices. Eleven of their titles are available on iOS, ten on PC, nine on Android, and six each for Mac and the Nintendo Switch. They have also released four games for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, three for Linux and Xbox Series X|S, and one for PlayStation 5. Quality varies across their portfolio, though they have produced some high-scoring hits. Their average rating is 72.6 out of 100 based on seven reviewed titles. Two games received great ratings above 80 points, while four earned good scores between 60 and 79. One title fell into the mixed range between 40 and 59, and they have no poor-rated games in their data set. Their highest-rated release is Moving Out: Movers in Paradise from 2021 with a score of 90. Super One More Jump also scored 90 in 2018. Recent work includes LEGO Party! from September 2025 which holds a 76.5 rating, and Death Squared from 2017 at 75.1. They have also released licensed titles such as Risk: Global Domination in 2015 with a 66.6 score. Their bio states they are dedicated to producing games with original and licensed intellectual property. The company has maintained activity from 2014 through 2025, releasing new projects like Chicktionary and Sping alongside established franchises. Their track record shows a consistent ability to deliver solid games, though their total output remains modest compared to larger industry players.

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