 MeltyMashup any gameYC F26·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCF26 |
 YamAI-powered dating sims for womenteam of 3YC F26·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCF26 |
 General Context LabsBuilding Products and Datasets for Frontier Modelsteam of 4YC S26·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS26 |
 Olam LabsCrafting simulations for frontier lab model trainingteam of 2YC S26·Active·AI, Data | AI, Data | Active | YCS26 |
 PokerClubHubHost a Poker Club and Make MoneyYC S26·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCS26 |
 MyPipVibe coding for video games.EF 2026·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | EF2026 |
 PopsCreate & play AI games with friendsYC X26·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCX26 |
 Fifth DoorCreate and play games with AIteam of 3hiringYC F25·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCF25 |
 MiniswapThe Marketplace for Complex Hobbiesteam of 2YC F25·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCF25 |
| LLemonadeAn agent for making Roblox games with AI.EF 2025·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | EF2025 |
 ParacosmicSentence-to-world game creation for studios.EF 2025·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | EF2025 |
 ReplktPlayabl is the prompt-to-play platform that lets gamers instantly turn ideas into playabl in-game assets across games.500 Global 2025·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2025 |
 WavedashPlay the latest games in your browser with no downloadsteam of 3YC X25·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCX25 |
 CreativeModeLovable for Minecraft modsteam of 5hiringYC S24·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS24 |
 ideate.xyzideate.xyz is an AI-powered 3D art suite on the webteam of 2YC S24·Active·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCS24 |
 Orca ClientOrca lets you build, discover, and play Minecraft games with friends.team of 2YC S24·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS24 |
 CardMonsterDeveloper of both offline and online casual games, including board games, trading card games, and tabletop games.500 Global 2024·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2024 |
 Echo ChunkAI Strategy Games that Generate Themselves. Starting with Echo Chess: the viral "Wordle for Chess"2 programsspeedrun SR003 +1·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | speedrun +1SR003 |
 Endless StudiosA game creation studio providing apprenticeships for learners to collaborate with professionals in art, design, engineering, and storytelling to develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional video games.500 Global 2024·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2024 |
 OrbiAI companions that turn kids from consumers to creators.EF 2024·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | EF2024 |
 Tuesday LabsDelightful robotsteam of 7hiringYC W24·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW24 |
 GladeBuild games at the speed of thoughtteam of 3YC S23·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS23 |
 Vango AIDevelopment platform that makes it 10x easier to improve visual modelsteam of 2YC S23·Inactive·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Inactive | YCS23 |
 BonparaBonpara is the all-in-one monetization platform where creators and livestreamers turn their audience into a business.500 Global 2023·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2023 |
 ELKROOMDeveloper of game launcher designed to optimize the gaming experience.500 Global GA 33·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 33 |
 PlayroomDeveloper of a multiplayer toolkit platform designed to build multiplayer games in minutes.500 Global 2023·Not stated·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Not stated | 500 Global2023 |
 TtracingManufacturer of gaming chairs and accessories intended to provide long hours of comfort for greater productivity and performance.500 Global 2023·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2023 |
 UnakinAI text-to-game prototyping for studios.2 programsEF 2023 +1·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | EF +12023 |
 AqueductCreate, edit, and share procedural material graphs.YC W23·Active·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCW23 |
 coil inc.aiYC W23·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW23 |
 AlmaGamified mobile banking app where people can win $1M every WednesdayYC S22·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS22 |
 NovigAmerica's #1 Sports Trading Appteam of 55hiringYC S22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCS22 |
| RRoforcoCreating viral AI consumer apps and gamesteam of 4hiringYC S22·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS22 |
 StarMake games with AI - no coding requiredhiringYC S22·Active·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YCS22 |
 Vinci GamesCreating genre-defining multiplayer VR games.team of 7hiringYC S22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCS22 |
 Jade AutismDeveloper of therapeutic validation games designed to help children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities.500 Global 2022·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2022 |
 LootexDeveloper of a cross-chain trading platform intended to liberate game asset ownership and connect blockchain games to traditional players.500 Global 2022·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2022 |
 PlaybiteDeveloper of a gaming platform designed to earn tickets while playing.500 Global 2022·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2022 |
 Better OpinionsPrediction market of Indiateam of 12YC W22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW22 |
 FelloGrow money and win $1000 every week by saving and playing gamesteam of 24YC W22·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW22 |
 Gym ClassConnecting the world by simulating itteam of 20hiringYC W22·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW22 |
 KoalaMinecraft for Teachersteam of 11YC W22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW22 |
 PokoSeamless Fiat Payments for Web3team of 10YC W22·Active·Devtools | Devtools | Active | YCW22 |
 Reforged LabsTurn intuition into insights, in minutesteam of 19hiringYC W22·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW22 |
 StatusSims but Social Mediateam of 9YC W22·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW22 |
 TradeXPrediction Market exchange for Asian marketteam of 9YC W22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW22 |
 UNISONLive between worlds, in UNISON, using the headset we're building!team of 15hiringYC W22·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW22 |
 GamerPayWe are the marketplace for trading gaming skins & assets without scamsteam of 6acquiredYC S21·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCS21 |
 SenpAI.GGPersonal gaming coach for PC gamers globallyteam of 12YC S21·Inactive·AI | AI | Inactive | YCS21 |
 FunwayOperator of card game show and competitive tournaments.500 Global GA 29·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 29 |
 SloydSloyd is a platform where creators can generate 3D models fast and in a easy way.2 programsspeedrun SR001 +1·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | speedrun +1SR001 |
 TalesDeveloper of a content publishing platform through generative artificial intelligence tools, new storytelling formats, and ownership models, designed to offer budding writers a space to showcase their creative skills.500 Global 2021·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | 500 Global2021 |
 Aviron InteractiveAviron transforms workouts with game-based exercise machines, making…team of 90YC W21·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW21 |
 DreamWorldDreamWorld is a next-gen Minecraft with generative AI buildingteam of 30YC W21·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW21 |
| GGalaxyA developer tools startup in Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch, based in San Francisco.team of 2YC W21·Inactive·Devtools | Devtools | Inactive | YCW21 |
| MMythiaRewards card for gamersYC W21·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW21 |
 PensilNew-Age White Label Community Platform SDKs and APIs for Games,…team of 4YC W21·Inactive·Devtools | Devtools | Inactive | YCW21 |
 Jam.gg (formerly Piepacker)Jam.gg, play couch games online with friendsYC S20·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS20 |
| QQuellGet fit fighting your way through a fantasy world.team of 40acquiredYC S20·Acquired·AI | AI | Acquired | YCS20 |
 SonarMinecraft meets Discordteam of 4YC S20·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS20 |
 Together Video ChatInteractive video chat made for kids and familiesacquiredYC S20·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCS20 |
 EsplOperator of a global media network intended to organize sports tournaments and events.500 Global 2020·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2020 |
 GamerzClass ApSProvider of an online gaming platform intended to create step-by-step programs that improve gaming skills.500 Global GA 26·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 26 |
 JukedProvider of broadcasting and streaming services intended to discover, watch and engage in various esports events.500 Global GA 26·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 26 |
 KinetixAI-driven motion capture for 3D animation.EF 2020·Not stated·AI | AI | Not stated | EF2020 |
 RyuDeveloper of an online gaming platform designed to facilitate real-money tournaments in online video game matches of skill.500 Global GA 27·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 27 |
 LFcarryMarketplace for game boosting, carries and coachingteam of 3hiringYC W20·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW20 |
| MMultiverseMultiverse is a web-based game creation system inspired by Dungeons &…team of 9YC W20·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW20 |
 PantheonA competitive community of the brightest students in the worldteam of 2YC W20·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW20 |
 GamebytesChat game universeteam of 4YC S19·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCS19 |
 PlayAblyWe build games to help brands engage, convert, and retain customersteam of 5YC S19·Inactive·AI | AI | Inactive | YCS19 |
 Ramen VRRamen VR is transforming game development with advanced XR + AI tools.team of 15YC S19·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCS19 |
 Rosebud AIVibe code games.team of 102 programsYC S19 +1·Active·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Active | YC +1S19 |
 EksabOperator of a sports entertainment platform intended to offer online fantasy, prediction and trivia games.500 Global 2019·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2019 |
 BaltoAcquired by FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) - Contest automation software…team of 5acquiredYC W19·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCW19 |
| EDEvo.DoQA Bots for Gamesteam of 2YC W19·Inactive·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Inactive | YCW19 |
 rct AIbuild AI NPCsteam of 40YC W19·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW19 |
 RuneTalk & play multiplayer games with your friends!team of 3YC W19·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW19 |
 UltralightUniversal, Pure-GPU HTML RendererYC W19·Active·Devtools | Devtools | Active | YCW19 |
 VectordashPlay high-end PC games on your laptop by streaming them.team of 3YC W19·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW19 |
 WindwalkWindwalk is the industry leader in building, growing, and operating…team of 25YC W19·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW19 |
 DreamCraft Entertainment, Inc.Platform that allows anyone to create and monetize video games.team of 23hiringYC S18·Active·Devtools | Devtools | Active | YCS18 |
 LowkeyCapture, create, & share gaming moments (Acquired by Niantic!)team of 10acquiredYC S18·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCS18 |
| PWPocket WorldsOur platform enables creators to build experiences, games, and worlds…team of 100YC S18·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCS18 |
 BunchDeveloper of a mobile game application designed to play favorite games over video chat.2 programs500 Global 2016 +1·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global +12016 |
 MayhemMayhem is the easiest way to play with your gaming community.team of 10acquiredYC W18·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCW18 |
 Players' LoungeWin money betting on yourself playing AAA video gamesteam of 13hiringYC W18·Active·Other | Other | Active | YCW18 |
 SpellbrushMaking Anime Realteam of 30hiringYC W18·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW18 |
 Weekend (fmr. Volley)AI games and entertainment on TVteam of 80hiringYC W18·Active·AI | AI | Active | YCW18 |
 DropleafSubscription service for all you can play indie PC games.team of 2YC S17·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS17 |
| EREscher RealityThe backend for Augmented Reality.acquiredteam of 2YC S17·Acquired·Devtools | Devtools | Acquired | YCS17 |
| GGamedayPlay fantasy sports with friends on Facebook Messengerteam of 2YC S17·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS17 |
| GGamelynxEasily watchable cross-platform competitive games.team of 5YC S17·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCS17 |
 GuildedChat for gaming communitiesteam of 30acquiredYC S17·Acquired·Other | Other | Acquired | YCS17 |
 SynervozDeveloper of an innovation & software studio intended to focus on audio, entertainment, and online collaboration.500 Global 2017·Not stated·AI, Devtools | AI, Devtools | Not stated | 500 Global2017 |
 FightCampHome boxing gym with motion trackers that compute punches and reps.team of 642 programsYC W16 +1·Active·Other | Other | Active | YC +1W16 |
 UnnyhogVideo game development company.We are creating unique and…YC W16·Inactive·Other | Other | Inactive | YCW16 |
 Heroic LabsSocial Infrastructure for Games; Makers of Nakama game server, Satori…team of 21YC S15·Active·Devtools | Devtools | Active | YCS15 |
 8secOperator of a game studio intended to develop engaging casual games.500 Global 2015·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2015 |
 CPM Games S.R.LOperator of a mobile and social games studio intended to develop immersive mobile games.500 Global 2015·Not stated·Other | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2015 |
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