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In this article we will explore who are the best metaverse development companies in 2025. The list was created based on a thorough analysis of the industry by Takeaway Reality’s consulting team.
Table of contents
Methodology
Top Metaverse Development Companies
Conclusion
Key Takeaways
Takeaway Reality
Mawari
Bitx
Pearl Lemon Games
Juego Studios
Rumfoords
Subnation Media
Methodology and introduction
Although the term metaverse might have gone a bit out of fashion in the last few years, the incredible results achieved by some of the companies in this space are giving credence to the concept.
Takeaway Reality has been one of the leaders among metaverse development companies and we are incredibly proud to support our fellow metaverse creators on the common journey to make the metaverse the way in which humans consume technology.
Throughout the year, our consultants have compiled data and analysed the industry. We thought to ourselves, why not share this with the broader community? So we did! And here are the results.
In order to be as objective as possible, we analysed 40+ development companies in this space and have scored them based on a set of objective criteria.
This list celebrates the incredible diversity of the metaverse industry, featuring innovators from across the globe. You can explore the criteria we used to score the companies below:
Client Portfolio and Reputation
For agencies, we examined their client base and overall reputation, factoring in feedback from their clients. High client ratings and partnerships with notable organisations highlighted their standing in the industry.
Awards and Recognitions
We evaluated companies based on their achievements in receiving prestigious awards, such as the AIXR Awards, and other notable recognitions earned in 2024 and 2025. These accolades reflect their excellence and impact within the VR industry.
Growth
We considered the growth trajectory of each company, focusing on their achievements and expansion during the critical years of 2024 and 2025, as a testament to their momentum and future potential.
Historical Importance
The VR industry is dynamic, with rapid advancements and shifts in leadership. Some companies have been pivotal in shaping the field, introducing groundbreaking concepts like the metaverse or developing revolutionary hardware and games. These trailblazers earned their place on our list for their enduring influence on VR’s evolution.
Creative Potential
We assessed the diversity and uniqueness of each company’s projects to estimate their “creative potential.” This index reflects their ability to deliver groundbreaking innovations and imaginative solutions, driving creativity and value for their clients.
Client Portfolio and Reputation
For agencies, we examined their client base and overall reputation, factoring in feedback from their clients. High client ratings and partnerships with notable organisations highlighted their standing in the industry.
Innovation
Innovation played a crucial role in our evaluation. We considered the level of originality and forward-thinking demonstrated by each company over the past one to two years, focusing on their contributions to advancing the VR space.
Cost-Effectiveness
We also looked at the offerings of these agencies and considered how cost-effective their services and solutions were.
Ethical Practices
Ethical considerations were also part of our analysis. We examined the openness of their ecosystems, their treatment of developers and users. Companies prioritising fairness and transparency scored higher.
User Experience
We evaluated user feedback to gauge satisfaction. It involved a thorough analysis of client testimonials. Positive ratings reflected strong user or client engagement and satisfaction.
Technical Expertise
Technical expertise remains a cornerstone of success in VR. Our expert developers provided insights based on hands-on interactions with the software and hardware produced by these companies, highlighting their technical proficiency.
We have also compiled a list of the top VR development companies in 2025 as well as a list of the best VR companies overall and a list of the top augmented reality companies. These lists have all been created based on the same methodology and scoring system.
Best Metaverse Development Companies in 2025:
Takeaway Reality
Takeaway Reality (TAR) is an internationally acclaimed augmented reality development company. TAR has collaborated with prominent clients such as Microsoft, Ford, Peugeot, Best Buy, Citroen, Montreal Canadiens, and many others, creating custom projects tailored to their clients' needs.
One of the key factors that set TAR apart from other agencies is the ability to provide high-quality metaverse consulting services in combination with development services. This comprehensive approach has enabled TAR to truly understand all the business requirements that companies wish to achieve with their metaverse activations.
During 2024 TAR developed a variety of metaverse experiences. Among these, the MWOS Roblox experience stands out! With just one simple experience developed in less than 3 months, TAR has managed to achieve 10+ million impressions and over 150 daily players on Roblox with just a $500 marketing budget. You can read the detailed case study here.
Alongside Roblox, TAR also has experience with the creation of a variety of metaverse spaces across a variety of platforms such as spatial and decentraland. You can view the decentraland case study here. Along with TAR’s other metaverse case studies.
TAR has also created the TAR MicroVerse. An award-winning metaverse platform which allows companies to simply explain complex concepts and offerings through 3D websites.Mawari
Mawari is a trailblazer in decentralized cloud rendering and streaming technologies, revolutionizing spatial computing and immersive experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Altos, California, Mawari's platform leverages a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) of GPU-powered nodes to deliver high-quality 3D content to XR devices like smartphones and AR glasses. This innovative approach reduces latency, lowers bandwidth usage, and ensures cost-effective, real-time streaming of immersive content.
Mawari's technology is applied across entertainment, art, and telecommunications, exemplified by their collaboration with artist Hiroaki Umeda at Mutek Japan 2023, where they seamlessly integrated live dance and digital art using their MXR tool and Unreal Engine. With $10.8 million in funding secured in 2024, led by Anfield Ltd and Borderless Capital, Mawari continues to democratize spatial computing.
Their platform empowers developers and creators to deliver accessible, real-time, high-quality 3D experiences, shaping the future of the immersive internet.
They offer a truly impressive technology in the metaverse space and were placed very high on this list mostly due to the innovation they offer to the space.Bitx
Bitx is a company which doesn’t often get the recognition it deserves outside of Web3 circles. Similar to Takeaway Reality, they combine world-class consulting services with development to create truly innovative experiences across the web3 space.
They have worked on countless Web3 based metaverse projects and have executed these quite exceptionally.
The company's mission is to expand awareness of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, integrate blockchain into existing digital sectors, highlight its advantages, and educate individuals on its everyday applications.
Apart from their metaverse offerings, they also offer a variety of blockchain services which include:Tailored Branding and Marketing: Building blockchain/crypto-based brands, managing social media, creating user-specific content, and designing engaging airdrop programs.
Custom Blockchain Solutions: Developing and implementing bespoke blockchain systems, providing implementation advice, and offering educational resources on blockchain technology.
Investment and Mining Consulting: Educating and advising on cryptocurrency investments, constructing smart mining farms, and managing mining operations.Pearl Lemon Games
The Pearl Lemon games studio is a great choice for anyone wishing to create gamified metaverse experiences.
They are a dynamic video game development agency specializing in creating engaging, high-quality games across multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles.
Their comprehensive services encompass full game development, co-development, porting, and remastering, ensuring that each project aligns with clients' visions and industry standards.
Utilizing industry-leading tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine, Pearl Lemon Games delivers immersive gaming experiences tailored to diverse audiences.Their expertise extends to virtual and augmented reality, positioning them at the forefront of emerging technologies in the gaming industry.
As part of the Pearl Lemon Group, they offer extensive marketing and promotion services, ensuring that finished games reach a wide audience.Their mission is to build captivating, playable experiences that engage, entertain, and challenge players worldwide.
With a commitment to innovation and quality, Pearl Lemon Games collaborates closely with clients to bring their creative visions to life, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of the gaming industry.Juego Studios
Similar to Pearl Lemon Studio, Juego Studios is also a game development company with a lot of experience in creating captivating metaverse experiences.
Juego Studios, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Bangalore, India, is a leading game development company specializing in creating engaging games across platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.
With a team of over 300 professionals, Juego Studios has completed more than 500 projects, achieving over 100 million downloads.
Their commitment to quality and innovation has earned them recognition, including being listed in Forbes India Marquee Entrepreneur Special and receiving the Top Game Developer of 2018 Badge by Top App Development Company
Their dedication to integrating creative vision with technical expertise positions them as a trusted partner in the game development industry.Rumfoords
Rumfoords, established in 2020, is a strategic and creative consultancy that guides brands through the rapidly evolving landscapes of artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and the Metaverse.
By embedding deeply within organizations, Rumfoords collaborates with clients to identify and implement cutting-edge applications of AI and Web3 technologies. Their bespoke AI transformation process is tailored to each client's unique needs, administered by brand strategists with decades of experience alongside engineers and technologists from leading tech companies.
In the realm of Web3, Rumfoords excels in strategy development, creative execution, and consulting, helping brands craft compelling narratives that leverage Web3 and Metaverse technologies. They oversee all Web3 and Metaverse partner and vendor relationships, ensuring seamless integration into clients' work streams.
Rumfoords' commitment to innovation and deep integration with clients positions them as a leading force in transforming businesses into AI, Web3, and Metaverse pioneers.Subnation Media
Subnation Media is one of the leading metaverse marketing agencies specializing in immersive events for the gaming, shopping and entertainment industry.
Their expertise spans various industries, including media, entertainment, retail, hospitality, and finance, where they design and develop creative IP and innovative technologies that fuel game worlds and disrupt traditional sectors.
Subnation has collaborated with prominent brands such as NASCAR, Bud Light, and Mythical Games, providing services that include brand marketing, go-to-market strategy, content creation, and influencer marketing.
For example: their work with NASCAR involved developing a comprehensive strategy to help the brand enter the world of Web3, capturing new audiences through technology and entertainment while maintaining connections with existing loyal fans.
In partnership with Bud Light, Subnation introduced a first-of-its-kind Web3-enabled Pick 'Em Game for the 2022 football season, engaging NFL fans in a survivor-style game with prizes, many of whom had no prior interaction with such experiences.
Additionally, Subnation led brand marketing and content creation efforts alongside Mythical Games for their card-based arcade-style NFL mobile football game, fostering a holistic ecosystem of original and user-generated content to engage and reward the community.
Conclusion
The metaverse space is a very interesting one, as it remains almost hidden in plain sight. Although the idea of the metaverse and the technological changes such as AI, AR, VR and interconnected 3D worlds are all seeing incredible growth, the term “metaverse” has seen a decline in popularity.
Despite this, the various metaverse development companies creating virtual worlds and experiences are experiencing high levels of success with their projects and are seeing their client lists grow and revenues surge.
In 2025, these industries are expected to grow and become stronger and the use cases multiply. Special regard should be taken to Roblox development and the various studios creating experiences inside of Roblox, as this market is one of the best ways to conduct fresh and innovative marketing.
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