Game outsourcing & co-development
Gameplay, UI, feature delivery and milestone support for small and mid-size productions.
Defold game studio: web & mobile games, ready to ship.
Game production outsourcing · Defold · web · mobile · desktop · playable ads
Codeward is a game development studio in Kraków, Poland. We help studios, publishers and brands ship web, mobile and desktop games, as well as playable ads.
Our core expertise is Defold: full production, co-development, game porting, optimization, and SDK or backend integration.
What kinds of projects do clients choose us for?
Codeward is your partner in game production.
We adapt to each client's needs and constraints, from small fast projects to larger games, ports and integrations.
Web games, playable ads & event games
Fast HTML5 experiences for campaigns, activations and in-app scenarios.
Porting, optimization & platform support
Cross-platform ports, performance work and release prep for web and mobile.
SDK, backend & AI automation
SDK and backend integrations, analytics, leaderboards, accounts and AI automation.
Why Defold?
Deep expertise in Defold.
Defold is our main game engine, which allows us to build very small games quickly and ship them across platforms. By focusing on one engine, we offer strong know-how and high quality. Defold is lightweight while still being powerful enough for everything from small games to larger PC and console titles.
- Defold consultancy. Architecture, optimization, size reduction, UI/UX, external system integrations, and production support.
- Game development across platforms. HTML5 games, in-app games, advergames, playable ads, campaign products, and traditional mobile, PC, and console games.
- Skill outsourcing. We can quickly organize a Defold-capable team or strengthen your own team during production in the Defold engine.
- Porting to all platforms. We can move a game across platforms, from HTML5 to iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and consoles.
What our clients value
Flexibility and professionalism.
Clients value us above all for how quickly we fit into different project realities. We adapt to the production stage, collaboration style, technical constraints, team pace, and business needs without adding friction on the partner side.
- Production flexibility. We can step into small, fast-turnaround work just as comfortably as larger projects that need longer-term support.
- Fit with the client team. We can work independently, plug into an existing process, or strengthen in-house capabilities without organizational friction.
- Fast response to change. When scope, priorities, or assumptions shift, we keep momentum instead of letting the project stall.
- Practical decisions without unnecessary complexity. We choose solutions that fit the situation, budget, and business goal instead of making the process heavier.
Looking for a partner to build a game?
Send a short brief. We will reply as soon as we can.
Portfolio
Selected work
Some work is under NDA - we do not disclose brand names or client assets. Below are three anonymized examples of typical deliveries: a racing game for a brand contest, a full mobile word logic game built from scratch to a partner brief, and a web AR game integrated inside a partner app (promotion, gamification and contest).
Campaign game · Contest
Arcade racing for a brand contest
End-to-end build of a short-session arcade racer used as the interactive layer of a consumer contest. We tuned one clear hook (draft, boost, clean racing line), added streak-based scoring and a leaderboard that matched the legal rules window. Delivery included difficulty tuning for casual players, lightweight UI for fast onboarding, and analytics events so marketing could verify participation and completion rates without exposing any brand-specific funnels.
Mobile game · Full production
Word logic puzzle from zero to release
Full production of a vocabulary-driven puzzle game for iOS and Android, starting from the partner's core idea and reference mechanics. Scope covered level authoring tools, dictionary and language constraints, progression and economy tuned for short daily sessions, remote content updates for seasonal packs, store assets and build pipeline. The focus was put on predictable delivery, so we ensured stable performance on mid-range devices, and readable UX for a broad audience.
Integration · Web AR
Web AR mini-game inside a partner app
Integration of a browser-based AR mini-game into an existing native application for a promotional and contest use case. Work included secure embedding, lifecycle handling between native screens and the web module, graceful fallbacks when camera permissions or AR APIs were unavailable, and event instrumentation aligned with the partner's analytics stack. The goal was a frictionless "scan, play, submit" loop that supported gamified marketing mechanics without forcing users to leave the host app.
Original IP
Upcoming titles
Our future releases and new IP announcements.
Early alpha
Witchcrafter: Empire Legends
Immersive-sim dark fantasy metroidvania RPG in a world of magic and Slavic mythology.
Upcoming title
Ball game
Unannounced web title, where you'll bounce around a cute ball to solve puzzles and complete levels in prototype stage.
Upcoming title
Maze puzzle game
Maze solving puzzle game where you'll move and collect cute monsters, targeted for web platforms.
Process
A practical delivery model.
Reduce risk early, keep communication direct, and move from brief to release faster.
Step 1
We align to your needs
We set goals, platforms, timeline and production type.
Step 2
We plan the right scope
Scope, technical approach, milestones and team setup.
Step 3
Build and iterate
Build, test and iterate with clear updates and ownership.
Step 4
Ship and support
Release, handover or ongoing support with fixes, ports and improvements.
Founder
About the founder
Codeward was founded by Paweł Jarosz, a game developer from Kraków with over 13 years of experience. He has worked as a software engineer, game developer, tech lead, product owner and team leader across different companies and projects.
Paweł is Community & Content Manager at the Defold Foundation, where he helps improve the engine and creates educational materials for developers. He shares practical game development tutorials on the Unfolding Gamedev YouTube channel and is building Witchcrafter: Empire Legends, Codeward’s own game.
Partners
What collaborators say
Witold
Superb team leadership, product & project management. Pro-active & pro-client approach. Problem solving & meticulous mindset.
Patrycja
I highly recommend working with Mr. Paweł. He demonstrates constructive initiative, patience, and efficient task execution. He provides a sense of care. His support for digitally excluded individuals deserves special attention, which reflects the kind of personality one would want to engage with in shared challenges.
Jacob
Working with Codeward on a playable ad for our mobile game was smooth and professional from start to finish. The team understood our project well, delivered polished work, and provided real support for our marketing efforts. We can confidently recommend Codeward as a reliable partner.
Christine
Codeward created an advergame for us that worked very well as a brand-promotion tool during a contest and live event. The collaboration was efficient, and the final solution was engaging, well aligned with our goals, and a strong support for our marketing activities.
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FAQ
Questions partners ask first.
Short answers on fit, scope, speed and technical delivery.
What kinds of projects are the best fit for Codeward?
Small and mid-size game projects, playable ads, ports, integrations and technical support.
Do you only work in Defold?
Defold is the core specialization. Selected Unity support is available when scope fits.
Can you help with publishing or post-launch support?
Yes. We support publishing prep, handover, optimization and post-launch iteration.
Can you handle custom SDK or backend work as part of a game project?
Yes. We handle SDK/backend integrations, analytics, leaderboards and workflow automation.
Tell us what you want to build.
Share your project details, platform, target date, key constraints and goals, send an RFP, or just say hello.