High Voltage Software

High Voltage Software

Award-winning game developer with 25+ years

Overview

High Voltage Software is a game developer with 25+ years of experience, creating and shipping video games for various platforms. Its product work involves designing, coding, art, and production to bring games to life, typically delivered as playable software on consoles, PC, and other devices. The company distinguishes itself through a long track record and industry recognition, positioning itself as a trusted, award-winning studio within the Keyword Studios family. Its goal is to produce high-quality games and provide reliable development services as part of a broader outsourcing and support network for the game industry.

About High Voltage Software

Simplify's Rating
Why High Voltage Software is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Dragon Front: Adventures shipped on Steam November 6, 2025, proving execution.
  • 2026 job postings for Unreal Programmer show active production demand.
  • Fresh 2026 content around original games signals Keywords is backing internal development.

What critics are saying

  • A 2023 right-sizing cut staff from 156 to 120 after project loss.
  • Dragon Front: Adventures is the visible flagship; one weak launch hurts 2026 pipeline.
  • If Keywords reallocates work elsewhere, High Voltage becomes a low-priority support studio.

What makes High Voltage Software unique

  • High Voltage Software ships original IP, including Dragon Front: Adventures, released November 6, 2025.
  • Keywords Studios ownership provides distribution, financing, and shared services leverage.
  • The studio spans Unreal, Unity, and C++ talent across remote U.S. hiring.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Work Options

Company News

Game Developer
Sep 4th, 2025
At a Glance

Keywords Studios subsidiary High Voltage Software will soon release turn-based roguelike Dragon Front: Adventures.

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