Top 10 Leading Game Companies in Vietnam

Sparx* is a leading studio specializing in 3D Art, Animation, and FX in Vietnam, part of the Virtuos group. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Sparx* houses over 300 talented individuals who have been creating content for film, TV shows, and major video games and cinematic sequences.

Founded in 1995, Sparx* gained early recognition by co-producing successful 3D TV programs and advertisements broadcast worldwide. In 1999, the studio won two prestigious ‘Daytime EMMY®’ and ‘Gemini’ awards for ‘Outstanding Animated Special’ with ‘Rolie Olie Polie.’ In 2008, Sparx* became the first studio in Vietnam to directly produce a computer-animated feature film for Hollywood (Igor, 2008). These achievements set the stage for the studio’s Animation Department to reach new milestones, notably producing multiple episodes of the award-winning Star Wars Rebels series by Lucasfilm.

In 2011, Sparx*'s core team merged into Virtuos Group, continuing to expand with two new departments dedicated to creating 3D art and visual effects for AAA games and Hollywood blockbusters.

Soha Game is one of the youngest companies among the top gaming giants in Vietnam, operating under the VCCorp umbrella. Despite its small beginnings, Soha Game has rapidly built a large and diverse portfolio of games and web games that are popular across the globe.

The company is known for bridging the cultural gap between East and West, understanding and catering to the needs of gamers at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

Launched in November 2004 under the name Asiasoft, the Vietnamese publisher quickly gained attention with its popular game GunBound, the first and only online game with a licensed version at the time. In 2018, Asiasoft VN officially rebranded as Dzogame, with the goal of becoming the leading game provider for Vietnam's gaming community.

One year after the success of GunBound, Dzogame introduced TS Online in 2005, setting a record with 850,000 concurrent users. After 16 years, the company launched TS Online Mobile, which received strong support from players, alongside other visually stunning 3D titles like Cổ Kiếm Kỳ Đam and Tiếu Ngạo Giang Hồ.

Founded in 2015, Funtap was the brainchild of just three developers, focusing on the creation of card-based games. Despite its humble beginnings, within a year, Funtap had attracted over 10 million players across Vietnam, laying the groundwork for the studio's vision of becoming 'one of the leading and most respected tech companies in Southeast Asia.'

Through popular titles such as Tình Kiếm 3D, Tuyệt Thế Chiêu Hồn, and the iconic MU Vượt Thời Đại, Funtap solidified its place among the top four mobile game developers in Vietnam. Just five years after its inception, Funtap’s workforce grew to 600 employees, attracting more than 42 million players and becoming a pioneer in the country's MMORPG market.

Founded by the experienced team at Appota, Vietnam's leading mobile entertainment platform, Gamota quickly became a formidable player in the online gaming industry. Though it only launched in 2014, Gamota has already built a vast portfolio of games, including popular titles such as Ỷ Thiên 3D, Days of Empire, and Lord Mobile.

With the rapid growth of its parent company, Gamota's MMORPG offerings have been upgraded, attracting a massive player base. The games distributed by Gamota reflect a diverse mix of cultural influences, spanning Western and Eastern traditions, as well as countries like Yugoslavia and Mongolia.

Founded in 2012, Gosu Online Corporation has quickly gained recognition as a leading provider of online entertainment services, ranging from online games and apps to global gaming news. With a vision to 'expand globally', Gosu has launched several successful titles, such as the popular Cửu Âm Chân Kinh 3D.

In addition to brand development, Gosu places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative work environment and building strong internal relationships. This focus is reflected in the numerous extracurricular activities organized by the company, including holiday events and internal sports competitions.

With over 8 years of experience from its founding team, Mobiz Game has successfully released numerous games that have gained widespread support from gamers across the country. These games are not limited to a single genre but are incredibly diverse, spanning strategy games, card games, and tactical shooting games.

Currently, on the Google Play Store, Mobiz has three games with over 90,000 downloads, including titles like 3Q AFK, Minh Triều Cẩm Y Vệ, and Hiệp khách hành 3D. Additionally, Mobiz is working on other exciting game projects, promising to deliver “the most classic and enjoyable games ever.”

When it comes to games, the first name that comes to mind as the birthplace of many blockbuster titles is VinaGame. This company has become a dominant force in the Vietnamese gaming market, always introducing innovative and captivating changes that attract a massive player base, with popular games like Boom Online, Kiếm Thế, and Võ Lâm Truyền Kỳ.

In addition to publishing games, VinaGame has solidified its reputation by creating high-quality platforms such as Zing MP3, Zing Me, Zing News (an online news portal), and the social network Zalo. To this day, the popularity and usage of these services continue to grow, showing no signs of slowing down.

• Da Nang Office: Bạch Đằng Complex Building, 50 Bạch Đằng, Hai Chau 1, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
• Data Center:
  • S.38b-39-40 Lot, Street 19, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, Tan Thuan Dong, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Helios Building, Lot 6, Street 3, Quang Trung Software Park, Tan Chanh Hiep, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 028 3962 3888
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://vng.com.vn/
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/VNGCorporation.Page

VTC Game, a subsidiary of the Vietnam Multimedia Corporation (VTC), emerged as a rising star in the Vietnamese gaming industry starting in 2008, with hits like Fifa Online 2, Crossfire, and especially Audition – the most popular game of that time.

In addition to game publishing, VTC Game is known for organizing high-profile events that create lasting impressions among players, such as the CF Tournament and the Miss Audition contest, both of which attracted widespread attention from gamers across the country.

• 14th Floor, VTC Building, 23 Lac Trung, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
• 259 Dong Den, Ward 10, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 1900 1530

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.vtcgame.vn/
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/congvtcgame/

Founded in 2009, VietNam Esports may have come into the scene later than other companies, but it quickly became a major player in the Vietnamese gaming community, most famously known as Garena Vietnam. The company operates in key areas such as e-commerce, esports, and online entertainment.

With the launch of iconic games like League of Legends and FIFA Online 3, VietNam Esports solidified its place as a dominant force in the local gaming market, generating massive revenue from these titles and controlling most gaming cafes across the country. VietNam Esports is also the only Vietnamese company with its own esports TV channel (VietNam Esports TV).