Game co-development ยท Lima, Peru

20+ years creating games for the world's most beloved brands. Now, as your development partner.

Hippo Studios is a full-service game co-development team based in Lima, Peru โ€” built by veterans of the entertainment industry.

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15+

Industry experts

20+

Years of combined experience

200+

Games made by the team

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International, multidisciplinary team

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About Hippo Studios

Based in Lima, Peru, our DNA is made from the most experienced and passionate game developers in the region. Our core team, with an average of 20+ years in the video game industry, has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment โ€” including Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Hasbro, Warner Bros, Lucasfilm, Mattel, and Pixar.

That experience was earned individually by our team members at previous companies, and it's exactly what we bring to every partnership today.

Our expertise

Depth across genres, platforms and audiences โ€” with the discipline licensed work demands.

Accessible, family-friendly design

Experts in creating engaging, accessible games across platforms, with aesthetics tailored to each audience.

Broad technical know-how

From hardcore 2D beat-'em-ups to heartwarming 3D adventures, the team has built 200+ games across genres and platforms.

Proven franchise experience

Core team members were key contributors to a top-selling kart racing franchise built around a major licensed universe, praised for its deep integration of characters and IP into fast, competitive gameplay.

Why Hippo Studios

A partner built for licensed, family-friendly games โ€” and for the people who own the brands.

Full-service team

Experienced developers covering every stage from concept to delivery.

Mixed-IP specialists

Proven track record balancing multiple world-famous IPs within a single game universe.

Evolving with fans

A track record of iterating and improving games to keep them fresh across audiences and ages.

Collaborative partners

A flexible process that responds quickly to partner feedback, with a strong history of successful IP-holder relationships.

How we work

A clear, collaborative process from first idea to live support.

  1. 1

    Concept & pitch

    We shape the idea, scope and creative pillars with you.

  2. 2

    Prototype

    Playable builds that prove the fun before full production.

  3. 3

    Production

    Art, engineering and design running in tight, visible sprints.

  4. 4

    Delivery & support

    Ship, certify and keep evolving the game with its players.

Ready to build something together?

Tell us about your project and let's talk.

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or email us at carlos@hippo-studios.com