The Best New Slots Developers
There is a constraint stream of new online slots at UK casinos thanks to the work of the world’s best software developers. Check out some of the most highly regarded software houses below to find out more about the games libraries on offer.
Yggdrasil
Founded in 2013, Malta-based Yggdrasil is one of the industry’s top slots developers. What’s more, the company produces a range of table casino and bingo games for UK sites. Yggdrasil’s most popular slots include:
- Jungle Books
- Jokerizer
- Multifly!
- The Royal Family
- Aldo’s Journey
In addition to the company’s primary Malta headquarters, it also has locations in Gibraltar, Poland and Sweden. In 2018, Yggdrasil was crowned the Innovator Supplier of the Year at the International Gaming Awards in London.
Microgaming
Microgaming is based on the Isle of Man and has been located at its purpose-built Sixty Two headquarters on the island since 2017. Microgaming is a hugely important player in the UK casino industry, with the company claiming to have developed the world’s first online casino software back in 1994. Additionally, as the industry began to focus on mobiles more, Microgaming was at the forefront of handheld casino software development from 2004 onwards.
Microgaming is known for its collection of progressive jackpot slots, including Mega Moolah and Major Millions. As for other popular slots released by Microgaming, fan favourites include:
- 9 Masks of Fire
- Immortal Romance
- Book of Oz
- Jurassic World
- Game of Thrones
So, if you’re looking for new slots online, be sure to keep an eye out for new Microgaming releases. The software house has impressed players and reviewers alike for decades now and is sure to continue.
Big Time Gaming
Australian developer Big Time Gaming is perhaps best known for developing the hugely successful ‘Meagways’ slot game mechanic. The Megaways format is now used by a wide range of popular slots providers and is credited with re-energising the industry thanks to the excitement of shape-shifting reels and 117,649 ways to win.
Since its inception in 2011, under the guidance of CEO and founder Nik Robinson, Big Time Gaming has also produced numerous successful individual titles such as:
- Bonanza
- Kingmaker Fully Loaded Megaways
- Millionaire Megapays
- Diamond Fruits
- Bonanza Megaways
Fellow casino software provider Evolution acquired Big Time Gaming in 2021, securing its place in the industry for years to come. As such, keep an eye out for new online slots from this innovative developer.
Red Tiger
Another popular slots developer under the Evolution umbrella is the Malta-based Red Tiger. Founded in 2014, Red Tiger has picked up numerous awards in recent years including EGR’s Mobile Gaming Software Supplier in July 2020, Innovation in Slot Provision the same month, and the GIA’s Casino Supplier of the Year in February 2019.
Red Tiger regularly produces new online slots alongside a range of table casino games. Popular slots by Red Tiger include:
- Mystery Reels
- Reel King Mega
- Piggy Riches Megaways
- Dynamite Riches
- Gonzo’s Quest Megaways
Thunderkick
Swedish games developer Thunderkick was founded in 2012 and primarily produces new online slots for UK casinos and operators worldwide. The developer has picked up several Videoslots Awards including Best Mobile Game of the Year for Flame Buster in 2017 and Best New Slot Game of the Year for Midas Golden Touch in 2019.
Thunderkick’s range of popular slots available to play at UK casinos includes:
- Big Fin Bay
- Cosmic Voyager
- Jin Chan’s Pond of Riches
- Beat the Beast: Kraken’s Lair
- Tiger Rush
NetEnt
One of the preeminent online casino game developers, NetEnt is the Swedish studio behind the likes of Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, and Blood Suckers. Based in Stockholm, and with offices in Malta, Gibraltar, Poland, and India, this global software provider is at the forefront of slots innovation and mobile-first development.
If you’re playing a NetEnt game, you can be sure you’re playing a high-quality game that’s been infused with decades of experience and a key focus on user feedback.
Some of the best NetEnt slot games include:
- Starburst
- Gonzo’s Quest
- Blood Suckers
- Dead or Alive 2
- Reel Rush
Play’n GO
Malta-based Play’n GO is a prolific slots developer with hundreds of top quality titles in its library. Play’n GO slots titles are often based on themes of mythology, fantasy, and adventure, with titles including The Faces of Freya, Shimmering Woods, Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead, Rise of Athena, and Rabbit Hole Riches.
The developer also has an extensive range of table games and video bingo options, as well as sinking its teeth into supporting the casino platforms that the top sites are based on.
Check out the list of just some of Play’n Go’s top slot titles:
- Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead
- Fire Joker
- Temple of Wealth
- Beasts of Fire
- Diamonds of the Realm
Pragmatic Play
With offices in Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, and Malta, Pragmatic Play has become a leader in the iGaming space with a huge range of excellent online casino titles. As well as slots, Pragmatic works hard to deliver cutting edge table games, virtual sports, bingo, and live casino options.
Its slots games are noted for their high degrees of polish and fun bonus rounds, with some of its most popular titles including Joker King, Dragon Kingdom: Eyes of Fire, Fishin’ Reels, and Juice Fruits.
Have a look below at some of the fan-favourite Pragmatic Play slots:
- Wild West Gold
- Great Rhino
- Ancient Egpyt
- Wolf Gold
- The Dog House