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Rocket Science Group

Online tools for AAA game developers

Overview

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Rocket Science Group provides online tools and services for AAA game developers. It builds and offers hosted multiplayer, communication, and other online services that game studios integrate into their titles to support online play and player interactions. The products are delivered as services with APIs and dedicated support, enabling studios to scale and customize online features for high-profile games. The company differentiates itself through its veteran leadership from major game platforms and its focus on premium, enterprise-grade online infrastructure, tailored contracts, and ongoing, hands-on support rather than generic tools. The goal is to help AAA developers deliver reliable, engaging online experiences by providing robust engineering tools and services they can rely on for large, complex games.

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About Rocket Science Group

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Why Rocket Science Group is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise SoftwareGaming

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.1M

Headquarters

Schenectady, NY

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 logs show over 60 live clients, proving recurring demand.
  • k-ID partnership since August 20, 2024 expands youth-safety compliance services.
  • November 5, 2026 events page lists Gamescom Cologne and XDS Vancouver.

What critics are saying

  • AWS GameLift, Azure PlayFab, and Edgegap compress pricing and commoditize backend services.
  • Multiplay migrations through 2026 risk outages and customer churn during cutovers.
  • $1.1M total funding constrains acquisitions, R&D, and sales against better-capitalized rivals.

What makes Rocket Science Group unique

  • 2022 founders from Unity, Multiplay, Vivox, and PUBG ship multiplayer infrastructure for AAA studios.
  • Rocket Science owns Multiplay, relaunched July 14, 2026, giving proprietary backend credibility.
  • Cardiff, Schenectady, and four-studio structure span backend, co-dev, recruiting, and compliance.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Family Friendly
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Private Pension via Salary Sacrifice
  • Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Welsh Government
Nov 9th, 2024
The sky's the limit for the Welsh games industry

To further celebrate their first year here, Rocket Science Group recently launched Super Collider, a new division designed to help video game studios overcome the challenges of self-publishing.

VentureBeat
Aug 20th, 2024
k-ID partners with codeveloper Rocket Science Group

Kid safety platform k-ID has announced a strategic partnership with codeveloper and backend services provider Rocket Science Group.

Bayside Radio
Dec 29th, 2023
Another creative success for Wales as new BBC drama airs

Other highlights from this year include US specialist games company, Rocket Science, announcing it would set up its new studio in Cardiff, creating 50 highly paid and skilled jobs for games industry graduates and professionals.

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