Frequently asked questions
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Kantrip
What is Kantrip?
Kantrip is an AI-native platform for making mobile games, end to end. You describe the game you want, and our agents plan it and build it while you play it and refine it along the way. We're launching in Q1 2027, and we're making our own games on it first.
Who's backing Kantrip?
Kantrip is backed by Arcadia and 20VC, alongside angels from across games and AI. See about Kantrip for more.
Who founded Kantrip?
Kantrip was founded in 2026 by Luke McCarthy, its Founder and CEO. Kantrip Ltd is registered in England and Wales and based in London.
Is Kantrip hiring?
Yes. We're hiring in person in London. See the open roles.
The engine
What is an AI game engine?
An AI game engine is a game engine designed so that AI agents, not only human developers, can build complete games with it. The engine is one part of Kantrip's end-to-end platform: the foundation our agents build mobile games on.
How is this different from other AI game tools?
Most 'AI game' tools generate browser prototypes or code you still have to wire up yourself. Kantrip is built for native mobile games and covers the whole journey in one place, aiming for a finished game rather than a throwaway demo. See how AI game makers compare.
Are Kantrip games native mobile apps?
Yes. Games built with Kantrip are real native mobile games, built for iOS and Android, not web wrappers.
Can Kantrip make 3D games?
Yes. Kantrip supports both 2D and 3D games.
Building a game
Do I need to know how to code?
No. You describe your game in plain language, approve the plan, and refine the game by saying what to change.
How long does it take to make a game with Kantrip?
You can go from an idea to a store-ready game in a few hours. The first build takes under 30 minutes, and adding an SDK such as ads, purchases or analytics takes about 5 minutes each. See how Kantrip compares.
Can I play my game while it's being built?
Yes. You can play your game in the browser as it's being built and tell the agent what to change as you go.
Can AI really make a mobile game people want to play?
Yes, if the tools are built for it. Our agents are built specifically for mobile games, and we're proving it by making our own games with them first.
Publishing and earning
Do I own my game?
Yes. You own your game and its IP. The game is yours.
Can I put my game in the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. Kantrip builds iOS and Android versions of your game and takes it through to the App Store and Google Play, under your own store account. We'll share the details closer to launch.
How do games made with Kantrip make money?
Kantrip is built so games can earn, with ads and in-app purchases among the options. We'll share the details closer to launch.
How much will Kantrip cost?
Pricing hasn't been announced yet. Join the waitlist to hear first when it is published.
Access
When does it launch?
We're launching in Q1 2027. Join the waitlist for early access and launch updates.
Can I play a game made with Kantrip?
Not yet. We're making our own games on Kantrip first, and they'll appear on our games page as they go live. Join the waitlist for launch updates.
Build your game on Kantrip.
Launching Q1 2027. Join the waitlist for early access.