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SavySoda

Games & Interactive
Open roles
0
Founded
2008
Employees
11-50
Offices
1

About SavySoda

SavySoda is an independent Australian game developer and mobile application studio based in Melbourne. Founded in 2008, it develops science-fiction strategy games, virtual reality experiences and mobile productivity software. Its portfolio spans multiplayer entertainment and practical applications, combining game design, software engineering, publishing and ongoing product maintenance.

The studio is best known for Pixel Starships, an 8-bit online starship management MMORPG initially crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2015. Released across iOS, Android, Steam and web browsers, the game combines spaceship construction, 4X strategy, AI room scripting and competitive player-versus-player tournaments. It has surpassed 10 million lifetime players and remains a central part of the studio's live game operations.

Pixel Starships 2 develops that foundation into a full 3D sequel, expanding the franchise's fleet strategy and ship-management gameplay. Beyond its science-fiction games, SavySoda has developed Archery Pro, a virtual reality sports simulation for Meta Quest and PC. Its wider game catalogue also includes strategy and casual titles such as Millionaire Tycoon, Eenies at War and Gomoku Free.

The company's application work includes the Documents family of mobile office and file-management tools, iSpreadsheet, wireless file-transfer utilities and private browsing applications. This software portfolio reflects an ongoing business in mobile utilities alongside its game development activity.

Across its products, SavySoda supports mobile and desktop platforms through full-cycle development, cross-platform publishing and live operations. Its work includes maintaining established applications as well as developing new games and supporting their player communities.

More about SavySoda

Leadership

Xin Zhao is the studio's founder, director and chief executive officer.

Community operations

An Accord case study describes a core team supplemented by distributed community support staff, with 24/7 moderation supporting the Pixel Starships community.

Victorian production support

Pixel Starships 2 received Victorian Government support through VicScreen's Victorian Digital Screen Rebate and Victorian Production Fund, as documented in the supplied research and VicScreen's 2024–25 annual report.

Notable credits

19 credits
  • Pixel Starships
  • Pixel Starships 2
  • Archery Pro
  • Documents
  • Documents 2
  • Documents Pro
  • iSpreadsheet
  • WiFi HD Wireless Disk Drive
  • Private Browsing Web Browser
  • Private Browsing White
  • Snowbunny
  • Millionaire Tycoon
  • Millionaire Tycoon: World
  • Eenies at War
  • Gomoku Free
  • Cointoss 3D
  • Sticker Booth
  • Newsrific
  • Airchnl

Offices

Where SavySoda is based

1 location
  • Melbourne office

    Headquarters
    Suite 201, 441 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008, AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Docklands headquarters housing creative game design, core engineering and administrative operations.

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