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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.

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About High Voltage Software

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Why High Voltage Software is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hoffman Estates, IL

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Dragon Front: Adventures released November 6, 2025 and remains actively updated through 2026.
  • Steam pricing dropped to $4.99 on August 28, 2026, widening accessibility.
  • SteamDB shows ongoing trailer and asset activity, indicating continued live commercial support.

What critics are saying

  • Dragon Front: Adventures missed its promised Q4 2024/Q1 2025 launch by months.
  • High Voltage still depends on one visible owned IP, concentrating execution risk.
  • Keywords integration under EQT prioritizes margin discipline, threatening studio headcount and autonomy.

What makes High Voltage Software unique

  • Keywords Studios ownership gives High Voltage access to co-development, QA, and localization scale.
  • Thirty years of game development and nearly 100 titles signals operational breadth.
  • Dragon Front: Adventures proves internal IP creation, not pure work-for-hire dependence.

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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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