- Game
- AI · AX
- Immersive
- Digital Twin
- Web · App
About
About GENIESOFT
GENIESOFT is a software company based in Gwangju, South Korea. Since incorporating in 2019, we have planned, built, launched and operated games, AI systems, immersive content and web and app services in-house.
Company overview
Planning, build, launch, operation
Games, AI, immersive content and web and app services, planned, built, launched and operated within one organization.
- Incorporated
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Gwangju, Korea
- Fields
- Games · AI · Immersive · Web & app
- Own titles on
- Steam · Meta Quest · Google Play · App Store
Clients & partners
Clients and partners we have worked with
Vision
Create Special Experience
Where Imagination Becomes Reality, Technology Becomes Experience
We are not just a technology company. We create special experiences that move people's hearts.
Crossing the boundaries of XR, AI, gaming, and web, we build digital worlds that deliver immersion and emotion. Every project is our challenge to make each moment of our users more special.
What we do
Four fields, one team
Games
We plan and build our own IP, ship it on public stores and run it as a live service.
View service
AI & AX
Chatbots on document search (RAG) and automation of repetitive workflows.
View service
Immersive & digital twin
VR, AR and XR content, and digital twins built on real-time 3D.
View service
Web & app
Web platforms, mobile apps and business systems — built and operated.
View service
Credentials
Certifications
Items you can verify during public bidding or vendor qualification.
- Family-Friendly Certified Company (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)
- Leisure-Friendly Certified Company (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
- Work Innovation Excellence, Grade SS (Ministry of Employment and Labor)
- Defense Venture Partner (KRIT)
- Certified Venture Company (Ministry of SMEs and Startups)
Partner programs
- Google Cloud Partner
- NVIDIA Inception
Values
What we value
- 01
Essence of Immersion
We find the essence of immersion that people feel and create content that combines elements of immersion, prioritizing the depth of user experience.
- 02
Creative Innovation
We don't limit imagination and don't restrict technology. Creativity that turns new ideas into reality is our driving force.
- 03
Collaboration & Communication
Experts from various fields come together to create synergy. We achieve the best results through open communication and active collaboration.
- 04
Continuous Growth
We grow through continuous learning and improvement. Leading changing technology trends, we always stay one step ahead.
- 05
User-Centric
All planning starts from user experience. Technology is developed to complete that experience.
- 06
Pride in Quality
We create the best results with uncompromising quality control. Obsession with details enhances completeness.
Milestones
Milestones
- Founded
- 2019
- Corporate
- 8
- Launch
- 13
- Award
- 7
- Global
- 11
- Exhibition
- 6
- Partnership
- 6
- Project
- 6
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46
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57
20192020202120222023202420252026
2026
- 09PartnershipLaunched and operates the Jeonnam-Gwangju chapter of the Korea Internet Corporations Association
- 08Globalgamescom 2026, Korea Pavilion: Midnight Study mobile betaSelected for the KOCCA Korea Game Roadshow
2025
- 11LaunchDeck-building roguelike Midnight Study launched on Steam and STOVE
- 11ExhibitionG-STAR 2025, Gwangju Global Game Center pavilion
- 10GlobalThailand Game Show 2025 x gamescom asia (Midnight Study)
- 08Globalgamescom 2025, Korea Pavilion, Germany (Dusty Derby, Midnight Study)45 export meetings, about USD 1.78M in consultations
- 08ProjectDeveloped virtual stage control system and virtual idol IP (GICON-supported)
- 05CorporateSelected as a Defense Venture partner company (KRIT)
- 05GlobalVietnam GameVerse 2025 (Dusty Derby)
- 05LaunchDusty Derby Season 1 update
- CorporateLeisure-Friendly Company re-certified (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
2024
- 11PartnershipIndustry-academia agreement with Kwangju Women's University AI departments
- 11ExhibitionG-STAR 2024 (Dusty Derby playable demo)
- 10Launch32-player party royale Dusty Derby launched on Steam (Early Access)
- 10GlobalThailand Game Show 2024 (Dusty Derby)
- 10PartnershipContent supply MOU with Clover Solution, Thailand (Dusty Derby, Dancing Arrow)
- 10ExhibitionUnveiled Metaverse Smart Farm at THE AI SHOW 2024
2023
- 11CorporateWork Innovation Excellence, Grade SS (Ministry of Employment and Labor)
- 11ExhibitionG-STAR 2023, Gwangju Global Game Center pavilion
- 10AwardSelected for TIPS (Tech Incubator Program for Startups)Blockchain (STO) based space-remodeling investment platform
- 09LaunchNew IP Dusty Derby unveiled (Gwangju ACE Fair 2023)
- 09GlobalTokyo Game Show 2023 (Chosun Zombie Defense VR)
- 09ProjectCo-produced "Gwijang" horror experience at Namdo Dalbam Night MarketWith Ildosi Research Institute
- 07LaunchChosun Zombie Defense VR released on STOVE Indie
- 02GlobalTaipei Game Show 2023 (selected for the Startup with NC K-GAMES pavilion)One of five startups selected
- 02LaunchChosun Zombie Defense VR launched on Steam (Early Access)
- CorporateCertified Family-Friendly Company (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)
- AwardSelected for Gwangju Global Game Center esports game production support (Dusty Derby)
2022
- 12LaunchLaunched XR screen shooting "Top Gun"
- 11AwardUnity Korea Awards, VR category Top 3 (Chosun Zombie Defense)
- 09LaunchUnveiled metaverse tourism platform Blade of Island (Gwangju ACE Fair 2022)
- 01PartnershipStrategic partnership with GOMONEDA for blockchain system development
- LaunchChosun Zombie Defense VR released on Meta Quest App Lab
- CorporateCertified Leisure-Friendly Company (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
2021
- 11ExhibitionG-STAR 2021: first public showing of Chosun Zombie Defense VR
- 05LaunchLaunched AI healthcare trainer "Genie"AR home training with real-time AI motion analysis
- 05LaunchDancing Arrow launched on Meta Quest
- 04AwardSelected for immersive convergence content production support (Chosun Zombie Defense VR)
- 03ProjectAR content for the Gwangju Chungjang Festival (Dong-gu Office, Korea Tourism Organization)
- 02ProjectBuilt and operated GIST cyber exhibition hall
- 01ProjectBuilt and operated VR tour of Mokpo modern history street
2020
- 09AwardSelected for AI convergence content production support (AI Healthcare Genie)
- 08ProjectVR training content for the Korean National Police Agency (hidden camera detection)
- 07GlobalService agreement with China ZMVR platform (Beat Smash)
- 05CorporateHeadquarters expanded and moved to Jeonil Building 245, Gwangju
- 05AwardTop Excellence Award, Smart Media Demo Day
- 04CorporateCorporate R&D center established
- 02GlobalDancing Arrow launched globally (Korea, US, China)
- 01GlobalExhibited at CES 2020, Eureka Park, Las VegasShowcased VR rhythm game Dancing Arrow
2019
- 12LaunchVR rhythm game Dancing Arrow launched on Steam (Early Access)
- 12LaunchBeat Smash VR mobile service on KT and LG U+
- 10PartnershipSeed investment from CNU Technology Holdings
- 10GlobalGwangju Silicon Valley investment mission and local IRIR at the Builders VC signing and SOSV investor session
- 04PartnershipPublishing agreement with Smilegate (VR rhythm game Beat Smash)
- 04ExhibitionSelected for the Global Game Center showcase at the National Assembly (VR)Hosted by MCST and KOCCA
- 02AwardGrand Prize, Smart Media Demo DayKorea Communications Agency (KCA)
- 01CorporateGENIESOFT Co., Ltd. incorporated (CEO Dohyun Kim)Formed by merging three Gwangju game studios
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- PHONE
- 0507-1301-7163