Level Ex

Level Ex is a Chicago-founded medical video game developer whose work applies game design, interactive simulation and visual rendering to clinical education. Established in 2015, it developed mobile and cloud-based experiences that translate medical procedures, diagnostic challenges and clinical decisions into playable scenarios for healthcare professionals.

Its historical portfolio spans several specialties. Airway Ex explores airway management and intubation; Gastro Ex focuses on endoscopy and gastroenterology; Pulm Ex covers interventional pulmonology; and Cardio Ex addresses cardiology and coronary interventions. Top Derm extended the portfolio into dermatology, using computer-generated imagery to present conditions across different skin tones. These projects combine anatomical visualization with clinical challenges, including rare conditions and procedural complications.

The studio's work has included physician training, continuing medical education, interactive device demonstrations and educational experiences for pharmaceutical and medical technology organizations. Its broader technical work encompasses browser-based simulation, cloud streaming and collaborative clinical learning, bringing interactive medical content to phones, tablets and web browsers.

Ownership and business transition

Brainlab acquired Level Ex in 2020. In September 2024, it sold the pharmaceutical and life sciences business unit to Relevate Health Group. That acquired unit subsequently adopted the public name Relevate Health Games in August 2025, retaining the Chicago game development team.

The surgical, hospital and medical device simulation assets remained with Brainlab and were integrated into its SNKE Group. The resulting businesses therefore have distinct operating scopes: Relevate Health Games continues the acquired life sciences business, while Brainlab retains the surgical and medical device technology. The division sale and subsequent rebrand do not establish a whole-company rename of Level Ex, Inc.