BusinessMar 2026 · 6 min read
Game Development Cost in Pune: 2026 Pricing Guide
Game development cost in Pune — like anywhere in India — depends far more on scope than on the city itself. A simple hyper-casual prototype and a live-service multiplayer title don't belong in the same pricing conversation, even if both are being quoted from the same studio in the same city.
What actually drives the quote
Platform (mobile vs PC/console), genre complexity, art fidelity, multiplayer/backend needs and post-launch LiveOps support are the five biggest cost levers. A 2D hyper-casual game can be scoped in weeks; a networked multiplayer RPG is a multi-quarter production with a very different budget shape.
Typical ranges to sanity-check a quote against
As a rough industry frame: simple mobile prototypes often start in the low lakhs, mid-complexity mobile titles with custom art and monetization run into several lakhs to low crores, and full-scale multiplayer or PC/console titles can run well beyond that. Treat these as a starting frame, not a firm number — always get a written, scope-based quote.
Getting an accurate quote for a Pune project
The fastest way to a real number is a short scoping call plus a one-page brief: target platform, genre, reference games, and a rough launch date. Send that to a couple of studios (including us, if you'd like) and compare the breakdowns, not just the totals.
Common questions
How much does it cost to work with a studio on this?
It depends entirely on scope — platform, genre complexity and post-launch support all move the number. The fastest way to a real figure is a short scoping call and a written quote.
How long does a project like this usually take?
Simple builds can take weeks; full productions with live-service support run for months or longer. Timeline follows scope the same way cost does.
Written by
Puja Das
UI/UX Designer, Enixo Studio
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