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AR Game Studio — Mobile, Smart Glasses & WebAR
AR Game Development Company
SDLC Corp — an augmented reality game development company — builds AR games for mobile, WebAR, and smart glasses using ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, Unity, and Unreal Engine. Projects run from concept and prototyping through launch, source-code handover, and live operations. Full source code ownership. No revenue share.
20+Yrs Combined
500+Games Shipped
120+Game Developers
100M+Downloads — Across Delivered Projects
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Our AR Game Development Studio: Built for Technical Delivery
SDLC Corp is a full-cycle AR game development company — 120+ engineers across 5 global offices, with 4 shipped AR titles across mobile, WebAR, and smart glasses. Every project includes full source code ownership, no vendor lock-in, and no revenue share.
Framework selection happens before any code is written — ARKit (iOS), ARCore (Android), Vuforia, and 8thWall matched to your platform during discovery, before any engine or art production begins.
ARKit & ARCore
iOS & Android native
Unity & Unreal Engine
Platform-matched engine choice
Full Source Ownership
No lock-in, no rev-share
120+ Developers
Part of 400+ total team
5 Global Offices
USA, UK, India, UAE, Qatar
Clients & Proof
AR Game Development Company Trusted by Global Brands & Enterprises
Independent B2B platforms feature SDLC Corp ratings, client feedback, and project reviews from verified business profiles.
HUAWEI
ARKAIN GAMES
VANS WORLD
ARTYFACT
TRANSWORLD
NOW.GG
ADCOOPS
Selected client work — additional references can be shared where available
★★★★★
“The interactive gameplay, storytelling, mechanics they built were exceptional. True innovators in augmented reality game development.”
Dan Lesser
Director of Growth — Clutch Verified
★★★★★
“Smooth, transparent, and professional. Clean scalable code and full alignment through every milestone. Zero surprises.”
Eunice Helen
CEO, Solena Game Development — GoodFirms Verified
★★★★★
“Real-time rendering, high-poly characters, and immersive AR mechanics — SDLC Corp are elite augmented reality developers.”
Daniele Saccardi
CEO — GoodFirms Verified
We serve clients globally:
Services
Full-Cycle AR Game Development Services
Our AR game development services cover planning, prototyping, SDK integration, 3D asset production, QA, App Store submission, and post-launch support across mobile AR, WebAR, and smart glasses. SDLC Corp delivers augmented reality game development services with full source code handover on every project. Projects start from $25,000 for a focused single-platform build — using ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, Unity, and Unreal Engine.
Concept & Game Design
GDD, core loop, AR interaction model, and UX wireframes confirmed before a single line of code is written.
AR SDK Integration
Native ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, and 8thWall integration into Unity and Unreal Engine production builds.
3D Modelling & Animation
High-fidelity 3D assets, character animation, and spatial VFX optimised for AR rendering on mid-range devices.
Branded & Location-Based AR
Browser-based AR activations, geo-location AR games, and marker-based branded experiences — from concept to launch for consumer brands and enterprise clients.
AR Game Art Production
Characters, environments, UI overlays, and visual effects built specifically for AR rendering — optimised for mid-range devices without quality compromise.
AR Game Prototyping
AR game prototype delivered in 3-6 weeks on a real device — validating spatial interactions before committing to full production.
End-to-End Delivery
GDD through App Store submission — QA gates, platform certification, and launch support at every stage. Milestone-gated delivery with QA, platform certification, and launch support included.
AR LiveOps & Maintenance
SDK updates, OS compatibility patches, and seasonal content delivery for live AR titles — post-launch and ongoing.
Portfolio & Case Studies
Augmented Reality Game Development Projects We’ve Delivered
Each project demonstrates a different AR platform, engine, and interaction challenge. No stock builds — every title was architected from discovery for its specific tracking and gameplay requirements.
View All Case Studies →AR Quest
Mobile AR Adventure
Cross-platform AR adventure game on iOS and Android from a single Unity codebase. Spatial anchoring was architected during discovery — before any art production began — to prevent tracking drift at scale.
Mystic AR
Unity AR RPG
AR RPG overlaying game environments onto real-world surfaces. Multi-surface tracking and live-service infrastructure — including seasonal events and analytics — were built from day one, not retrofitted post-launch.
Vans World AR
Branded AR Sports Experience
Branded AR sports experience for a global consumer brand, delivered across iOS, Android, and WebAR via 8thWall. A custom AR art pipeline maintained brand consistency without requiring an app download.
Shadow Strike AR
AR Multiplayer Shooter
AR multiplayer shooter with real-world spatial awareness and cross-platform matchmaking. Low-latency spatial sync required Node.js and Redis backend with dedicated spatial anchor servers, scoped and built before gameplay production began.
Technology Stack
ARKit, ARCore, Unity & WebAR: Our AR Game Development Tech Stack
The right AR SDK, engine, and backend combination depends on your target platform, tracking requirements, and interaction model.
AR Frameworks
Game Engines
3D & Art Tools
Backend & Multiplayer
DevOps & Testing
Spatial & XR
Engineering Capabilities
What Sets Our AR Game Development Studio Apart
Working with a specialist AR game development studio that builds natively against ARKit and ARCore helps improve tracking fidelity, device performance, and platform stability when technical decisions are handled early.
ARKit & ARCore Native
Direct SDK builds can improve tracking fidelity, surface detection, and light estimation when device constraints are handled early in the project.
Multi-Surface Tracking
Horizontal, vertical, and image-target tracking simultaneously. Our tracking architecture handles plane merging and anchor persistence across sessions for games requiring complex surface interaction.
Multiplayer AR Sessions
Real-time shared AR environments where multiple players see the same virtual objects in the same physical space. The multiplayer layer is planned before gameplay production so spatial anchors, shared objects, and player states stay synchronised at scale.
WebAR & Browser AR
No-download AR via 8thWall or WebXR. For branded activations and marketing campaigns, browser-based AR can reduce app store friction and improve campaign access.
Optimised AR Performance
Every build is profiled against mid-range device targets before launch, helping reduce battery drain, frame-rate drops, and session interruptions.
Cloud Anchors & Persistence
AR content that persists between sessions and across devices using Google Cloud Anchors or Azure Spatial Anchors. Players expect their in-game world to be where they left it — persistence is a first-class requirement, not a feature.
Platforms
Mobile AR, WebAR & Smart Glasses: AR Game Development Platforms
Each AR platform has different tracking capabilities, UX constraints, and hardware requirements. The target hardware stack is confirmed during discovery — before any engine or framework decision is made.
Mobile AR — iOS & Android
ARKit for iOS and ARCore for Android from a single Unity ARFoundation project. Both platforms require device-specific profiling — we test against mid-range handsets throughout production, not just at QA.
Smart Glasses & Wearables
Microsoft HoloLens 2, Magic Leap 2, and Snap Spectacles. Smart glasses carry fundamentally different UX constraints than mobile AR — interaction models are prototyped specifically for head-mounted displays before any production commitment.
WebAR & Browser-Based AR
No-download AR via 8thWall, WebXR, and A-Frame. Removing app store friction is the primary advantage — for branded activations, marketing campaigns, and social AR, WebAR typically outperforms native in reach and conversion.
Tablet & Large-Screen AR
iPad and Android tablet AR with larger tracking surfaces and extended session requirements. Tablets are the dominant AR device in education and enterprise — we build for both consumer and B2B use cases on the same codebase where possible.
Process
Our AR Game Development Process: Five Stages
Our AR game development services follow a five-stage process validated on real devices throughout — device testing built into every sprint cycle from day one — not added as a QA step at the end.
01
Week 1–2
Discovery
AR platform, target device, tracking requirements, and interaction model confirmed. AR UX fails most often at the interaction design stage — spatial mechanics are validated here before anything is built.
02
Week 2–4
Prototype
Playable AR prototype on a real device — not simulator-only. AR feels fundamentally different on hardware versus in-engine preview, so client sign-off on the prototype happens with a physical device in hand.
03
Week 4–N
Production
Sprint-based development with weekly device builds and client sign-off. Spatial constraints occasionally shift AR scope — our milestone structure absorbs changes without pushing the timeline.
04
Final Sprint
QA & Cert
AR-specific QA covering tracking fidelity, frame-rate on mid-range devices, battery impact, and App Store / Play Store AR permissions. Submission is part of delivery — not a handoff.
05
Post-Launch
LiveOps
SDK updates, OS compatibility patches, new device support, and seasonal content. ARKit and ARCore ship updates 3–4 times per year — ongoing maintenance keeps live titles functional across every major iOS and Android version.
Why SDLC Corp
Why Choose Our AR Game Development Company
Six reasons studios, brands, and enterprises choose SDLC Corp for AR game projects.
01
AR-Native Engineering
We build against native ARKit and ARCore SDKs — not generic wrapper libraries. Native ARKit and ARCore builds can improve tracking stability and device performance when device constraints are handled early in the project — compared with generic wrapper-based approaches.
02
Device-First Prototyping
Prototypes are validated on-device, not in simulator. AR feels fundamentally different on real hardware — client sign-off happens with a physical device in hand, not a screen recording.
03
Full-Cycle Delivery
From GDD through App Store submission and post-launch SDK maintenance. We stay accountable through the full live-service lifecycle — including ARKit and ARCore SDK updates — with continued support after launch for SDK updates, platform changes, and ongoing maintenance.
04
120+ Game Developers
Our team covers AR engineering, Unity and Unreal development, 3D art, QA, and live operations. AR development spans multiple disciplines — you get a complete team across AR engineering, 3D art, QA, and live operations.
05
Source Code Ownership
100% of your AR project transfers to you on final payment — Unity scenes, AR anchors, spatial tracking scripts, and build pipelines. No licensing restrictions, no revenue share, no lock-in of any kind.
06
SDK Update Continuity
ARKit and ARCore ship 3–4 breaking updates per year. Our post-launch SDK programme keeps your title functional across every major iOS and Android version — included, not upsold.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions : Your Questions Answered
Questions about timelines, cost, frameworks, and working with our team.
What does an AR game development studio actually do?
A specialist AR studio provides AR game development services that deliver augmented reality games overlaying interactive digital content onto the real world via a device camera. This requires expertise beyond standard game development — ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, spatial tracking, real-world interaction design, and AR-specific performance optimisation. SDLC Corp covers everything from concept through live SDK maintenance, with 120+ developers across AR engineering, Unity, Unreal, 3D art, and QA.
How long does AR game development take?
Timeline depends on AR complexity, platform, and feature scope. A mobile AR prototype takes 3–6 weeks. A full consumer mobile AR game typically runs 6–12 months. A multi-platform experience covering mobile, WebAR, and smart glasses runs 12–18 months. AR interaction design takes longer to validate than traditional 2D/3D games — on-device prototype sign-off is required before committing to full production scope.
How much does AR game development cost?
Mobile AR titles start from $25k–$80k for focused, single-platform builds. Cross-platform AR games with multiplayer run $80k–$250k. Enterprise and smart glasses AR starts at $250k+. The primary cost driver is interaction design and device testing — not engine licensing. Unity ARFoundation reduces platform costs for cross-platform builds. Final scope and cost are confirmed at the end of the free initial consultation.
Which AR framework should we use — ARKit, ARCore, Vuforia, or 8thWall?
ARKit gives the highest tracking fidelity on iOS. ARCore is the Android equivalent. Unity ARFoundation wraps both in a single codebase for cross-platform mobile AR. Vuforia is the right choice for image target detection and marker-based AR. 8thWall or WebXR is correct when you need AR without an app download. The wrong framework decision is expensive to reverse — we confirm this during discovery, not mid-production.
Do AR games work offline?
Yes — ARKit and ARCore tracking runs entirely on-device and requires no internet connection. Multiplayer AR, cloud anchors, leaderboards, and live-service features require network access. Most AR games mix offline and online features — the connectivity model is defined during the GDD phase, not retrofitted at launch.
Can you build AR games for Meta Quest or HoloLens?
Yes. SDLC Corp builds for Meta Quest mixed reality mode, Microsoft HoloLens 2, and Magic Leap 2. These devices use inside-out tracking and have different UX paradigms than mobile AR — they require dedicated pipelines and separate device testing. Smart glasses AR is scoped separately from mobile AR.
Who owns the source code?
You do - 100%. Full source code transfers on final payment, covering Unity project files, AR tracking scripts, cloud anchor configurations, and build pipelines. No licensing restrictions, no revenue share, no lock-in. Unlike some vendors who bundle proprietary SDKs that restrict commercial use, every deliverable from SDLC Corp is fully client-owned.
What makes SDLC Corp the right choice for our AR game?
Unlike generalist agencies that treat AR as a feature toggle, our dedicated AR engineers build natively against ARKit, ARCore, and Vuforia SDKs. ARKit and ARCore break live games 3–4 times per year — our post-launch maintenance programme handles this as a standard part of engagement, not a paid extra.
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