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Rushdown Studios
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Contract-based co-development for multiplayer games
Rushdown Studios
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Contract-based co-development for multiplayer games
Overview
Rushdown Studios is a specialized co-development partner for video games, focusing on building multiplayer features for other studios. Its work spans backend systems (server infrastructure, matchmaking, data storage, lag reduction) and frontend/UI/UX design implemented into games. Differentiators include deep multiplayer engineering expertise, end-to-end capabilities from backend to UI/UX, and established platform partnerships with Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation, and Unreal Engine. The goal is to help game studios build and scale online multiplayer experiences by providing expert development support and collaborative production processes.
About Rushdown Studios
Industries
Enterprise Software
Gaming
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
City of Saratoga Springs, New York
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rushdown had four open engineering roles in September 2026, signaling active demand.
- The company moved into downtown Saratoga in 2024, anchoring recruiting and credibility.
- Rushdown says it was profitable year one and doubled revenue in year two.
What critics are saying
- Fresh hiring signals 2026 growth, but contract revenue concentration exposes client churn quickly.
- Co-dev is crowded; larger studios and outsourcers can undercut Rushdown on price.
- If one major partner pauses work, Rushdown's headcount and Saratoga office costs strain margins.
What makes Rushdown Studios unique
- Founded by PUBG veterans Kirk Becker, Andy Polidore, and Richard Hall in 2021.
- Specializes in multiplayer backend, matchmaking, and server-side engineering for live games.
- Already supported PUBG: Battlegrounds, Among Us, League of Legends, and Last Epoch.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Annual Video Game Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↓ -2%Rushdown Studios has moved into a new office in downtown Saratoga Springs - its first after the founding of the company during the pandemic era of remote work.
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About Rushdown Studios
Industries
Enterprise Software
Gaming
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
City of Saratoga Springs, New York
Founded
2021
There are no jobs for Rushdown Studios right now.
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