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Game studios

Nolimit City

A studio defined by extreme volatility and deliberately uncomfortable themes.

Founded 2014Based in Stockholm and MaltaLast reviewed 27 October 2026

What the company does

Nolimit City built an identity around mathematics that most studios avoid: very high volatility, large maximum win multiples, and features that remove the base game's safety entirely. Its titles are the standard example used to explain what volatility means in practice, because the same theoretical return can be delivered either as frequent small wins or as long droughts punctuated by rare large ones.

Its art direction is as distinctive as its maths, and it has twice been the subject of licensing problems in regulated markets over theme content, which is a reminder that certification covers more than fairness: several regulators review the subject matter of a game before it can be offered.

The studio was acquired by Evolution in 2022 and continues to release under its own name.

Where this sits in the supply chain

The companies that design and build the games themselves, principally slots. They are paid a share of the revenue their games generate rather than a licence fee, which is why a studio's commercial fortunes depend on a small number of titles performing across many operators.

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Questions about Nolimit City

What does Nolimit City do?

A studio defined by extreme volatility and deliberately uncomfortable themes. It is filed under Game studios in this directory, and its main lines of business are: Online slots.

Where is Nolimit City based, and when was it founded?

Stockholm and Malta, founded 2014. Ownership status: Part of Evolution.

Which brands belong to Nolimit City?

The brands recorded here are Nolimit City. Brand portfolios in this industry change through acquisition, so the list records what the company is known for rather than a complete legal inventory.

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