Australia's innovative game development studio
Goat Royal was founded in 2018 by a team of five passionate game developers who shared a vision of creating innovative, engaging games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. What began as a small indie studio operating out of a shared workspace in Melbourne has grown into one of Australia's most respected game development companies.
Our journey began with the development of our first mobile title, "Pixel Legends," which achieved over 500,000 downloads in its first month. This early success allowed us to expand our team and develop our proprietary Royal Reels animation system—a technology that revolutionized how we create fluid character movements and visual effects while optimizing performance across devices.
In 2022, we expanded into console game development with our racing title "Speed Reels," which became a launch title for next-generation consoles and sold over 1.2 million copies. By 2024, we had launched our first VR title, "Astral Adventures," pioneering new techniques for immersive gameplay that eliminated the motion sickness issues common in VR gaming.
Today, Goat Royal comprises a team of 45 developers across our studios in Sydney and Melbourne, with our games reaching players in over 120 countries worldwide. Throughout our growth, we've remained committed to our founding principles: creating innovative games that deliver meaningful experiences to players around the globe.
At Goat Royal, we're driven by a clear mission and guided by strong values that inform everything we do.
To create immersive, innovative gaming experiences that captivate, challenge, and inspire players worldwide, while pushing the boundaries of technical and creative excellence in game development.
Our success is driven by our talented, passionate team of industry veterans and innovative newcomers.
With a background in both game design and business management, Emily leads Goat Royal with a unique blend of creative vision and strategic thinking. Before founding the company, she worked at several major studios, including Ubisoft and Electronic Arts. Emily's leadership has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including the Australian Women in Games Leadership Award in 2023.
Marcus brings over 15 years of experience in game design and development to his role as Creative Director. His innovative approach to gameplay mechanics and storytelling has shaped the distinctive feel of Goat Royal's games. Before joining us, Marcus led design teams at Rockstar Games and Bethesda, contributing to several award-winning titles. He oversees our creative vision and ensures each game delivers a memorable player experience.
As the architect of our proprietary Royal Reels animation system, Sophia leads Goat Royal's technical innovation. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and specialization in graphics rendering, she has revolutionized how we create visually stunning games that perform flawlessly across platforms. Sophia previously worked at Unity Technologies and has contributed to multiple open-source game development tools. She leads our R&D initiatives and mentors our engineering team.
James manages Goat Royal's day-to-day operations, ensuring our projects are delivered on time and within budget without compromising quality. With an MBA and background in project management at major tech companies, he has implemented efficient workflows that allow our creative team to focus on what they do best. James oversees our studio expansion and has been instrumental in scaling our business while maintaining our core culture and values.
Since our founding in 2018, Goat Royal has achieved significant milestones in the game development industry.
Our games have received 12 industry awards, including "Best Mobile Game" at the Australian Game Developer Awards for Royal Quest and "Best Racing Game" for Speed Reels Racing. Our innovative use of the Royal Reels animation system has been particularly praised for creating fluid movement in both 2D and 3D environments.
Our games have been downloaded over 20 million times across mobile platforms, with active players in more than 120 countries. Our console title Speed Reels Racing has sold over 1.2 million copies since its launch, becoming one of the most successful racing games developed in Australia.
Development and patenting of our proprietary Royal Reels animation technology, which reduces processing requirements by 35% while improving visual fidelity. This breakthrough has allowed us to create console-quality animations on mobile devices and optimize performance across platforms.
Expanded from a founding team of 5 to 45 developers across two Australian studios, with plans for further growth. Our diverse team now includes talent from 12 different countries, bringing global perspectives to our game development process.
Formed strategic partnerships with major platform holders, including being selected as an early access developer for next-generation console hardware. These relationships have allowed us to optimize our games for new platforms before launch and secure featured placement in digital stores.
Successfully expanded from mobile-only development to creating games across mobile, console, and VR platforms. This diversification has strengthened our business while allowing us to bring our innovative approaches to different gaming experiences.
Don't just take our word for it—hear from our clients and partners about their experiences working with Goat Royal.
"Working with Goat Royal transformed our struggling mobile RPG into a market leader. Their Royal Reels animation system brought our characters to life while actually improving performance. The results speak for themselves—our player base tripled within two months of relaunch, and revenue increased by 215%. They're not just technical experts; they truly understand what makes games engaging."
"As a publisher, we've worked with dozens of development studios, but Goat Royal stands apart in their commitment to both technical excellence and meeting deadlines. Their console racing title delivered visual fidelity we thought impossible while maintaining rock-solid performance. Most impressively, they delivered on schedule and under budget, which is rare in this industry. We've already contracted them for two additional projects."
"As a VR startup, we needed a developer who understood the unique challenges of immersive gaming. Goat Royal delivered beyond our expectations, creating an experience that showcases the true potential of virtual reality without the common pitfalls. Their expertise in the Royal Reels animation system translated beautifully to VR, creating fluid movements that don't trigger motion sickness. Our users report zero nausea issues—a remarkable achievement in this space."
Take a peek behind the scenes at Goat Royal's studios and our game development process.
Whether you're looking to partner on a game development project, interested in licensing our Royal Reels technology, or exploring career opportunities at Goat Royal, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is passionate about creating exceptional gaming experiences and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in interactive entertainment.