After playing in online casinos for years, I’m still learning about game developers I’ve never heard of. We’ve all heard of the popular developers, such as Playtech, Microgaming, Cryptologic, Betsoft and Net Entertainment (NetEnt), but there are quite a few other game studios building casino games that we’ve all come to love.

There are dozens of game developers building great games that are featured in hundreds of online casinos. You may have even played several of these games previously, as some of the unknown developers have been in business for more than a decade already. The list below features some of the most popular developers you’ve likely never heard of.

Gamevy

London-based developer Gamevy was only started last year (2015). The company won the “Winner Pitch” at ICE 2015, “Game to Watch” at ICE 2016 and a 2016 EGR B2B award. Most new online casino game developers often take years to hit the mainstream markets, but Gamevy casino games just went live at the MarathonBet Casino.

What’s so special about Gamevy? Well, they cater to the next-generation of gamers. Rather than develop online slots, the company has focused on other niches, including lotteries and instant win games. Gamevy have also developed the world’s first online gameshows where players can test their skills and win prizes, including big jackpots.

It’s only a matter of time before Gamevy games are available on the British online gambling scene.

Ash Gaming

Another London-based game developer, Ash Gaming has been in business a little longer than Gamevy, as they launched in 2000. Playtech actually bought the company in 2011 for £23 million. The company is licensed in the UK and you can play their online casino games in many casinos, including Coral, 888 Casino, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and Bet365.

Most famous for their British-themed online slots, such as Monty Python’s Life of Brian and Little Britain, Ash Gaming has a growing portfolio. One of the most popular Ash Gaming slots is Alice in Wonderland. Enjoy having the chance to win big progressive jackpots? Ash Gaming offers over a dozen progressive jackpot slots, including Leprechaun’s Luck.

Quickspin

Some of you may have heard of Quickspin recently, as they were in the news a lot after being sold this year (2016) to Playtech for €50 million. Like Ash Gaming, Quickspin still operates independently from Playtech. Quickspin doesn’t have a delivery platform, but they’ve partnered with various networks in order to get their games into online casinos.

Where can you play Quickspin games? Plenty of casinos, including Mr. Green, Come On Casino and Gala Casino. The company only develops video slots and all of them offer the best in technology. The graphics and audio are impressive, plus the gameplay is exciting and engaging. Popular Quickspin slots include Genie’s Touch and the brand new Spinions.

Rabcat

Austrian-based Rabcat has been developing casino games since 2001, but they’ve always partnered with companies to deliver games to online casinos. They have partnerships with Microgaming, Quickfire and Odobo. That means you can play Rabcat developed games in many online casinos, including Royal Panda and William Hill Casino.

Rabcat has a full suite of online casino games, including a wide table game selection. However, the company is more well-known for offering excellent online slots. Some of the most popular slots developed by Rabcat include Castle Builder and Forsaken Kingdom: The Path of Valor. Both slots offer great gameplays, features and payouts.

I hope you enjoy some of the slots I’ve mentioned in this article next time you’re playing online.