Frima Studio

Frima Studio

Video game development and co-development studio

Overview

Frima Studio is a Canadian game developer that splits its work between co-developing games for major publishers and creating its own original game titles. It handles the full cross‑platform development cycle for PC, console, and mobile games, including licensed properties, brand adaptations, live operations, and data‑driven market analysis to guide creative development. The company differentiates itself through a dual business model (work-for-hire and original IP creation) and by using market data to steer its projects, as well as through expanding its capabilities with acquisitions (e.g., Volta, Humagade) and collaborations with big publishers like Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros. Its goal is to build and grow a portfolio of original IPs while providing development services to partners, a strategy that continued with the 2024 acquisition of its catalog by Epic Storyworlds for revival.

About Frima Studio

Simplify's Rating
Why Frima Studio is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Gaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Quebec City, Canada

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 Unreal partnership strengthens sales with Epic-aligned publishers and studios.
  • Temple Run: Legends on Apple Arcade expanded Frima into subscription distribution.
  • TRIANGLE STRATEGY Meta Quest and Fortnite work prove repeatable high-complexity porting execution.

What critics are saying

  • March 2025 layoffs cut 37 jobs after partner cancellation and tax-credit pressure.
  • Frima sold 20-plus original IPs in 2024, weakening long-term owned-revenue upside.
  • If co-development wins dry up, Frima becomes a mid-sized services shop competing on price.

What makes Frima Studio unique

  • September 2026 Silver Unreal Engine status validates Frima’s technical co-development credibility.
  • Frima ships licensed adaptations across Apple Arcade, Meta Quest, and Fortnite pipelines.
  • Quebec City roots plus 2003 founding give Frima deep production memory and partner trust.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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Frima Studio
Sep 8th, 2026
Frima becomes a Silver Unreal Engine Service Partner.

Frima becomes a Silver Unreal Engine Service Partner. Frima has joined Epic Games' select global network of vetted studios and service providers, marking an important milestone in the studio's ongoing evolution. Frima is proud to announce that it has been named a Silver Unreal Engine Service Partner. Through the Unreal Engine Service Partner Program, Epic Games brings together a global network of vetted studios and service providers that deliver best-in-class technical support, co-development, and implementation services with Unreal Engine. Joining this select group represents a significant achievement for Frima. It validates the depth of the Unreal Engine expertise Frima Studio has built over time and reinforces the confidence its current and future partners can place in its ability to deliver reliably and to the highest standards. Unreal Engine: A key pillar of Frima's evolution. In recent years, Unreal Engine has become a cornerstone of Frima's technology strategy, and Frima Studio has significantly expanded its expertise through the work of its Innovation Centre and hands-on production work with global gaming industry leaders. Notably, Frima has collaborated with Epic Games on Fortnite for more than eight years, contributing to one of the world's most widely played games. Beyond this long-standing collaboration, its teams have strengthened and applied their Unreal Engine skills across numerous projects. The experience gained through this is reflected in the technical depth and delivery capabilities Frima Studio bring to every project and this recognition from Epic Games serves as a meaningful stamp of approval. What this recognition means for its partners. For studios, publishers, and IPs, choosing the right development partner is critical to reducing production risk and setting a project up for success. Frima's status as a Silver Unreal Engine Service Partner provides its partners with an additional level of confidence in its technical proficiency and ability to meet their needs. Combined, these strengths allow its team to go beyond execution and take ownership where Frima Studio can bring the most value, whether Frima Studio is embedded within a partner's production pipeline through co-development or leading a full development project for an established IP. Ready to build new gaming territories? Frima Studio is grateful to Epic Games for this recognition and proud to join the Unreal Engine Service Partner Program. Frima Studio look forward to building on this milestone by continuing to deepen its Unreal Engine expertise and helping bring to life projects that excite both its teams and players. Looking for an Unreal Engine development partner? Let's build new gaming territories together. Explore Frima's profile in the Unreal Engine Service Partner Directory and connect with its team.

Frima Studio
Nov 1st, 2024
Frima Helps SQUARE ENIX Bring TRIANGLE STRATEGY to Meta Quest

To achieve the latter, Frima went beyond adapting the game and worked closely with Square Enix, Inc. to create new components and features unique to the VR version to offer existing fans a new experience.

Frima Studio
Sep 17th, 2024
Temple Run: Legends - Frima's Refreshing Take on an Iconic Game

Frima is thrilled to unveil Temple Run: Legends, its latest project.

Gematsu
Nov 8th, 2023
Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds announced for iOS, Android

Gearbox Publishing and developer Frima have announced Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds, a free-to-play shooter action RPG in development for iOS and Android.

Frima Studio
Nov 8th, 2023
Frima ranks among the top video game employers in the country.

Quebec City, November 8, 2023 - Frima has been named one of GameIndustry.biz's "Best Places to Work" in Canada for the third year running.

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