Engagement models

Game Development Engagement Models

Different game projects need different production setups. CrocoApps can work as a full-cycle partner, co-development team or dedicated production pod.

Full-cycleComplete game production from concept to launch
Co-devExternal capacity for internal studios
DedicatedManaged roles for long-term roadmaps
PackagesDiscovery, QA, porting and LiveOps support

Choose the Model Around the Risk

The right model depends on how much scope is known, whether you already have a team and what delivery responsibility CrocoApps owns.

Full-Cycle Project

Best when the client needs one accountable team from discovery to release.

Game Co-Development

Best when an internal studio needs additional specialists and production capacity.

Dedicated Team

Best for long-term roadmaps and stable monthly production capacity.

QA, Porting or LiveOps

Best for existing games that need focused support after or near release.

How Engagements Start

We avoid forcing a fixed model before understanding the project state.

Review

We review materials, roadmap, codebase or production goals.

Model fit

We suggest the model that matches scope, budget and control needs.

Team setup

Roles, responsibilities and reporting rhythm are agreed.

Kickoff

The engagement starts with a clear milestone or monthly capacity plan.

Commercial setup artifact

The model choice becomes real in four written controls

Full-cycle, co-development and dedicated-team labels matter less than the operating rules documented before production begins.

  1. OwnershipWho owns product decisions, architecture, backlog and release approval.
  2. Change controlHow new scope affects priority, estimate and milestone dates.
  3. Review rhythmWhich builds, reports and decision meetings happen each cycle.
  4. Exit and handoffRepository state, documentation, credentials and asset transfer.

Engagement Models FAQ

Can we start with discovery only?
Yes. A discovery sprint is useful when scope, features or technical risks are not yet defined.
Can models change later?
Yes. A project can start with discovery, move to full-cycle production and later continue as LiveOps support.
Can we interview specialists?
For dedicated team and co-development models, specialist review and workflow alignment can happen before kickoff.

Not Sure Which Model Fits?

Share the current stage of your game and we will recommend the most practical setup.

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