FOR NEW STUDIOS
Ship your game with proven tooling
Access the same backend technology that powers top-grossing games—so you can focus on making your game great.
Why new studios choose Metaplay
Start fast, stay fast
Get a working prototype with backend in days, not months.
Pre-built features eliminate weeks of foundational work.
Sample projects show you exactly how to implement common patterns.
Build for success
Architecture designed for games with millions of players.
Server-authoritative from day one means no cheat problems later.
Scale seamlessly without rewriting your backend.
Learn from the best
Documentation written by engineers who've shipped top-10 games.
Sample code demonstrates production-quality patterns.
Community of experienced developers ready to help.
Three ways Metaplay helps new studios work better
Free to start
Begin building with the full SDK at no cost. Only pay when you're ready for production infrastructure.
Proven patterns
Don't figure it out alone. Our SDK codifies years of hard-won knowledge from top game studios.
Room to grow
The same platform that works for your prototype works for millions of players. No migration needed.
Everything a new studio needs
Quick start guides
Step-by-step tutorials to get your first game running in hours.
Sample projects
Working examples including an idle game, puzzle game, and more.
Unity integration
First-class Unity support with editor tooling and workflow helpers.
Local development
Build and test on your laptop—no cloud resources required.
Free tier
Full SDK access for prototyping and development at no cost.
Community Discord
Get help from experienced developers and the Metaplay team.
Comprehensive docs
Detailed documentation covering every feature and use case.
Source code access
Learn exactly how everything works with full source code.
Production path
Clear upgrade path when you're ready to go live.
It couldn't be easier to get started
Sign up
Sign up to Metaplay and install the Metaplay SDK. Try a sample project and familiarise yourself with our comprehensive support docs.
Start developing
Use our pre-built features to cover all the basics and start developing your game with complete control.
Scale and extend
Progressively develop more features and workflows as your game grows and never get held back by your tech.
For new and ambitious teams like ours, Metaplay has been an invaluable accelerator, speeding up our product development and freeing us up to focus on getting to market fast. It's given us the confidence to scale quickly, knowing we have a solid foundation to build on.
Riku Rakkola
CEO at Future Run
Top frequently asked questions
Yes! The free tier includes full SDK access, all sample projects, documentation, and community support. You only pay when you need managed cloud infrastructure for production.
Most developers can run their first sample project within an hour. Building a basic prototype with persistence typically takes a few days to a week.
Helpful but not required. Metaplay handles the complex infrastructure, and our shared client-server model means you write most code in familiar Unity/C#.
Upgrade to a paid tier for managed cloud infrastructure and support. Your code stays exactly the same—just point to production servers.