Little is known about online slot developers. The interest in casino gameplay rarely goes beyond the money that can be won and the scale of the games that can be played. Knowing about the developers and the software that goes into the production of casino games, more notably slots, can be a great advantage to a player. For example, did you know there are three levels of gaming volatility programming that define the performance that in turn, affects the level of winnings you get? Did you know that the RTP rating of a game defines how much money is returned to the player and what is kept by the casino? These factors play the biggest role in slot gaming and yet many players are totally unaware. This is why we have created this list of 7 developers that you need to know about and their top 5 games which are a must to play.

Online Software Competition

There are thousands of online casinos and making the games for these sites are about 100 different gaming companies. The competition is fierce and getting signed up by an online casino is near impossible for newly started companies. We spoke to the Editor-in-Chief at Norskonlinecasino, Ingerlise Dalen, to discuss how Norwegian players have taken to two very special developers in the market. “Norwegian players count for the largest percentage of interactions when it comes to games developed by Blueprint Gaming and NetEnt. This may be down to chance with what the casinos are offering in terms of partnered developers or it could be down to the games these two developers play. Norway’s Casinos are open on the European market, so players are able to access many others, it just seems that these two are the favourite right now.” You can visit the site here to learn more.

7 Best Developers Online

So, who are the best in the business and how can they be defined? Well, any business needs to captivate an audience and any work produced needs to maintain high standards and quality which is expected of by the newly found market. Gaming developers need to go above and beyond their client’s expectations and this comes down to innovation and creativity. These elements combined with fair gaming help a software developer to become an in-demand asset to an online casino.

#7: Play’n GO

Play’n GO have been part of the industry since the late 90s. They focus on innovation just as much as production quantity and this is why so many of their games get copied because they break new ground. They are recognised as an industry changer, but they aren’t as commonly found throughout the casinos online. If you happened to join a site offering their games, you may have struck gold. In 2017, with the release of Viking Runecraft, Play’n GO produced their most ambitious project to date. A slot game with levels to play through. It had never happened before and it’s gloriously all played out on a colossal 7×7 gaming grid. Find it, play it, and marvel in their audaciousness. Top 5 Play’n GO Games:

  1. Rich Wilde and the Tome of Madness™
  2. Reactoonz™
  3. Rabbit Hole Riches™
  4. Viking Runecraft™
  5. Rise of the Dead™

#6: IGT

The company that is 100% American and because of it, their games capture all the US pop-culture there is. Games developed from TV shows, movies, and everything in between. Their games are hugely dynamic and present players with slots that are very distinct in how they look and play. All play in the vertical format rather than horizontal and they just look American, big, and dazzling, there is no other way to describe them, and they are welcome into any online casino. Like Play’n GO they are not as commonly seen as they should be, but once you see one game of theirs then you will know how all others look and how well they play. Top 5 IGT Games:

  1. Ghostbusters™
  2. Baywatch™
  3. Star Trek: Against All Odds™
  4. Family Guy™
  5. Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Blackwood

#5: Big Time Gaming

Riding the online wave from Australia, these developers managed to change slot gameplay forever through one simple programming feature. This is the Megaways™ product they brought to the market, that now nearly all online developers have incorporated into a number of their games. Megaways™ takes a pre-existing slot and blows it to a massive scale, more symbols, more reels and more ways to win, some up to 250,000 ways to win. It is colossal gaming that is appearing more and more across the online casino market. It has made them huge and it’s easy to forget that their gaming quality is alone if phenomenal. Top 5 Big Time Gaming Games:

  1. Monopoly Megaways™
  2. Kingmaker Megaways™
  3. Holy Diver™
  4. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Mystery Box™
  5. Bonanza Megaways™

#4: Playtech

One of the most important developers ever. They have done so much for gaming that we couldn’t justify it if we tried. They created the longest gaming series linked to a progressive jackpot called Age of the Gods. They followed it up with their Sports Legend series and have now produced Kingdom’s Rise. They have produced Hollywood slots and released official Marvel and DC games like Dark Knight, Ironman2, Suicide Squad, and the Justice League. They typify kick-ass gaming. All their games use incredible high-res graphics and playing goes beyond entertainment and more into the realms of a life-changing experience. Top 5 Playtech Games:

  1. Gladiator Jackpot™
  2. Big Bad Wolf™
  3. Age of the Gods™ (series)
  4. Man of Steel™
  5. Kingdom’s Rise™ (series)

    #3: Red Tiger Gaming

    One of the most innovative developers of the past 10 years. Red Tiger are hugely important because they created the Daily Jackpot series, which, has changed how big money is won. Their jackpot series holds over 30 different games, and all are tied into the same 3 daily jackpot opportunities. You have a mega jackpot that can be triggered at any time and on any amount. There is a daily jackpot that must drop before midnight, and there is a smaller jackpot of a few thousand that must be won before it reaches the amount limit. Their games are incredibly made, packed with bonus features and dynamic gaming action. Top 5 Red Tiger Games:

    1. Mystery Reels™
    2. Dynamite Riches™
    3. Phoenix Fire™
    4. Rainbow Jackpots™
    5. Totem Lightning Reels™

    #2: Microgaming

    Microgaming produced the first online slot and are still championing the industry. They have seen it all and won it all. Their portfolio of games is staggering, with 800+ slots created so far. They are the grandmasters and a golden seal of approval for any online casino hosting their collection of games. They have made the highest paying slot game that cashed out 18-million, it started the progressive jackpot wave and boosted an online industry when released. Mega Moolah is the game that all players will experience once in their lifetime. This is just fact. It is the highest jackpot game online and if you want to be a millionaire overnight, it’s the one game to play. Top 5 Microgaming Games:

    1. Game of Thrones™
    2. Lara Croft: Temples and Tombs™
    3. Terminator 2™
    4. Playboy Fortunes™
    5. Mega Moolah™

    #1: NetEnt

    NetEnt has been there from the start and they have all the awards to show it. Their productivity is perhaps the most impressive of all 100 developers. They produce 3 to 5 games a month. So, far they have made over 500 slot games. Their talents also have allowed them to branch into the live casino market where they produce their own online streaming platform and offer players live roulette, poker, and blackjack. They are also the largest distributor in the business with nearly all casinos online offering their work to players. You won’t have to look too hard to find their games. Some of which also provide players the chance to win a progressive jackpot or two. Their most successful additions to this gaming category are Divine Fortune and Mega Fortune Dreams. Top 5 NetEnt Games:

    1. Mega Fortune™
    2. Starburst™
    3. Planet of the Apes™
    4. Jumanji™
    5. Gonzo’s Quest™