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

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Why Frima Studio is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B 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

  • Square Enix renewed Frima’s credibility with TRIANGLE STRATEGY Meta Quest in 2024.
  • Temple Run: Legends launched exclusively on Apple Arcade in 2024, signaling premium demand.
  • Frima’s 2026 brand refresh targets more service revenue and deeper partner relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Frima laid off 37 employees in March 2025 after a project cancellation.
  • Quebec’s multimedia tax credit declines from 27.5% to 20% by 2028.
  • Selling 20-plus original IPs to Epic Storyworlds removed Frima’s owned-franchise upside.

What makes Frima Studio unique

  • Frima’s March 2026 repositioning formalized co-development, full development, and co-investment capabilities.
  • Meta Quest TRIANGLE STRATEGY proves Frima ports complex IP across PC, console, and VR.
  • Temple Run: Legends on Apple Arcade shows franchise work for premium subscription platforms.

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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

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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.

TouchArcade
Nov 8th, 2023
Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds

Speaking of developers, this one isn't by Hopoo Games, as publisher Gearbox has partnered up with Canadian developer Frima Studio to develop Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds.

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