Iron Galaxy Studios

Iron Galaxy Studios is an independent American video game developer and technical development partner founded in 2008 by Dave Lang, a former Midway Games engineer. Based in Chicago, with additional production studios in Orlando and Nashville, the company combines original game development with co-development, engineering support and platform conversions for publishers and other developers.

Established initially around technical consulting and engineering problem-solving, Iron Galaxy works across PC and console platforms. Its capabilities include platform optimization, multiplayer engineering, environment art, UI engineering and testing support. Projects range from bringing existing games to additional hardware to contributing art and engineering within larger development teams or leading production of a complete game.

Original and lead development

The studio's early projects included the Kinect physics game Wreckateer and the two-button fighting game Divekick. It subsequently led development of Seasons 2 and 3 of Microsoft's Killer Instinct, returning for its 10th Anniversary Edition. Its original development portfolio also includes Extinction and the 40-player battle royale brawler Rumbleverse, published by Epic Games in 2022. In 2025, Iron Galaxy led development of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4.

Platform conversions and collaboration

Iron Galaxy built an early relationship with Capcom through projects including Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition, Marvel vs. Capcom Origins and Darkstalkers Resurrection. Its subsequent conversion work includes Nintendo Switch editions of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Diablo III and Overwatch, alongside PC development work on Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection and The Last of Us Part I.

The company also contributes to games developed by larger partner teams. Supported projects span Metroid Prime Remastered, Apex Legends, Fallout 76, EA Sports College Football and Call of Duty, with responsibilities varying by title. This combination of lead development, specialist conversions and ongoing production support forms the core of its work across fighting games, action titles and multiplayer entertainment.