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Bitmagic

Games & Interactive
Open roles
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Founded
2021
Employees
1-10
Offices
1

About Bitmagic

Bitmagic is a Finnish game technology studio and platform developer focused on using generative AI to create playable 3D games. Based in Helsinki, it develops both game creation software and interactive games, combining natural language input with an AI-native game engine. Its work spans tools for people building games through prompts and infrastructure for autonomous coding agents.

Founded in 2021, the company originally operated as Roleverse, developing an AI-assisted multiplayer tabletop role-playing platform. That early work explored interactive storytelling and tools for players to create and share their own narratives. In August 2023, the company announced a company-wide rebrand to Bitmagic and a broader direction: moving from a dedicated role-playing platform to game creation across a wider range of experiences.

Game creation tools

The Bitmagic Platform brings together prompt-based creation, browser-based 3D technology and distribution of playable games. Its technical capabilities include procedural generation through natural language, multiplayer sandbox environments, voxel modeling and physics. Alongside creation tools, the company provides web hosting and community distribution for browser-based games.

In August 2026, Bitmagic released its Game Development Kit, extending its technology to autonomous coding agents. The GDK forms part of the company's work on agentic workflows for 3D game development, alongside tools intended for users creating games directly through prompts.

Games and prototypes

Bitmagic also develops games that demonstrate and apply its technology. Its 2026 projects include Cabinet Fever, an arcade management simulator, and Idle Civ, a 4X strategy prototype built from natural language prompts using the Bitmagic Creator engine.

Other internal and showcase projects include Gravity Optional, Skyline Golf, Aurora Wings, Joyride, Crumble Isles, Rage Room and Office Run!. Together, its software products and game projects reflect an operating model that combines development of a creation platform with practical experimentation in playable interactive experiences.

More about Bitmagic

Leadership and founders

The report identifies Jani Penttinen as CEO, Markus Kiukkonen as COO, Markus Hjort as CTO and Samuli Syvähuoko as chairman. The founding team also included Juhana Wirtanen and Emma Varjo. Penttinen's previous game development experience includes Remedy, Housemarque and Westwood Studios.

Funding and recognition

  • In July 2024, Bitmagic secured $4 million in seed funding led by Korea Investment Partners, with participation from Supercell and Sisu Game Ventures.
  • Bitmagic won first place in the Generative AI category at Game Changers 2025 during the GamesBeat NEXT Summit in San Francisco.

Education collaborations

In 2026, the company reported partnerships with educational institutions including Arizona State University.

Notable credits

12 credits
  • Bitmagic Platform
  • Bitmagic GDK
  • Cabinet Fever
  • Idle Civ
  • Gravity Optional
  • Skyline Golf
  • Aurora Wings
  • Joyride
  • Crumble Isles
  • Rage Room
  • Office Run!
  • Roleverse

Offices

Where Bitmagic is based

1 location
  • Helsinki office

    Headquarters
    Teollisuuskatu 22 B 36, FI-00520 Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

    Company headquarters and registered operating office.

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