We hold a 95% quality standard across the team, match translators to your project, and take responsibility for how your content reads in every language.
The differences that show up in the work — some measurable, some practical.
When we say quality, we mean a number. Every translator in our pool is held to a 95% TQI minimum — a score built from real project reviews and error analysis. For projects where genre knowledge is part of doing the job right, we layer genre-specific matching on top of that.
Our linguists know a buff from a debuff, why "GG EZ" matters, how item descriptions balance atmosphere with readability. For projects with a strong genre voice — narrative-heavy titles, games built around a specific domain like motorsport or historical strategy — we can match translators by the specific genre.
Context is what separates a technically correct translation from one that reads naturally. We build it in from the start: screenshots, string comments, and a clear brief so translators aren't guessing.
We bring our expertise to your project and share our perspective. If there's a gap in your style guide coverage, we'll flag it and offer to fill it. If there's a place where AI could save budget without touching quality, we'll point it out. You tell us how you want things — including keeping the workflow fully human. Say it once and it sticks.
New content goes out across all languages when your game updates — patches, seasonal events, new levels. We sync with your release schedule, not the other way around.
Unified workflow, single point of contact. Your dedicated PM handles file prep, translator coordination, QA, and delivery. Scale from 5 to 50 languages and back — no vendor juggling on your side.
Need to stretch your budget? Machine translation post-edited by native linguists (MTPE) can cut costs by 35–50% on suitable content. We test first to make sure quality holds up.
We don't describe quality, we score it in numbers.
Each linguist in our pool carries a TQI score — Translation Quality Index, an industry-standard metric — based on their reviewed project work. This is how we verify translation quality by the numbers, objectively.
Our standard is 95% TQI or above. If your project calls for a higher threshold, or you need a translator with a specific background in your genre or subject matter, we filter for that.
On AI-assisted projects, we test different engines on samples of your actual content. Each engine is scored across six quality metrics plus a human linguist's assessment — the results combine into a single AQI score.
We use those scores to compare engine performance on your specific content and language pair, and recommend the best option per target language. Which engine fits — and whether AI fits at all for your content — is our call to make.
Want to know more about how we approach quality?
1,100+ linguists are in our pool. We narrow that down for every project by language pair, then by game localization experience, then by genre when it matters.
Get to know your team
Game localization experience is always the first filter. If your project calls for more specificity on top of that — we go further, just let us know.
Ask for a blind profile on anyone we've shortlisted: background, core domains, years in localization, TQI score, even devices they use. Some include a personal note on what drives them. Available at any point — not just at kickoff.
Need translators with a specific TQI or years of experience in game localization? Tell us your criteria — we'll filter accordingly. Or review profiles yourself and make the call. Either way works.
Once we've shortlisted candidates, we can run a translation test on content from your project. You finalize the team based on real output — not just credentials.
If our current pool doesn't fully cover your language pair or specialization, we find and verify additional linguists for your project. Same 95% TQI standard. No extra cost for the hiring.
That holds for the full team — including any linguists we bring in when expanding the pool specifically for your project.
Every string in your game – from menus to storylines to store listings.
Dialogues, quest text, cutscene scripts, NPC conversations, character backstories, journal entries.
Menus, buttons, tooltips, tutorials, hints, error messages, notifications.
Item names, skill trees, achievements, crafting recipes, power-ups, collectibles, currencies.
Seasonal content, in-game events, patch notes, recurring challenges, new levels.
App store descriptions, social posts, ads, press releases, Steam pages, newsletters.
EULA, Terms of Service, privacy policies, help center articles, FAQs.
Language is one layer. Culture is another. Before we start, we agree on which content gets creative treatment and how far the adaptation should go — so the result matches what you had in mind.
Jokes and puns that work in the target language. Pop culture references adapted for local audiences or reshaped to carry the original intent.
We look at your game through local eyes and flag content that could affect ratings or reception – early enough to adapt before launch.
Character names, item names, ability names. We check each one for phonetic fit and cultural context — so they carry the intended meaning and land right.
We join your existing localization setup or build one from scratch on Crowdin. Either way, you stay in control of the process.
JSON, XML, CSV, XLIFF, PO, YAML, Unity, Unreal, and more. Your exact format, no conversion headaches.
Have a TMS? We join it. Starting fresh? We set up Crowdin for you. No vendor lock-in either way.
We connect to your content repositories and dev tools via API. Need a custom connector? We build it.
Human translation is our default. When AI fits, we test how various engines perform on your content and target languages — each receiving an AQI score. We use those scores to compare engines objectively and tell you which one performs best for each target language. That call is ours to make — not yours to sort through.
You'll always know where things stand. And if something isn't right at any stage, fixing it is on us.
We ask specific questions: your technical setup, terminology, tone, and timeline. Your answers shape everything that follows — from translator selection to final delivery.
We select translators by language pair, game experience, and genre. Every linguist holds a TQI score of 95% or above. Have specific requirements? We'll handle those too.
Track progress on the platform: what's been translated, what's in review, what's left. Fully visible at any point.
Translated strings formatted to match your requirements, saved in the original file format and structure.
Want extra assurance? We can test your localized texts directly in the game interface to catch context issues.
New content? We localize updates while maintaining consistency in style and terminology. Your glossary and TM grow with the project — new terms tracked and maintained as content evolves.
Straight answers to the questions we hear often.
“We've had bad localization experiences before.”
Over two decades in game localization. Every translator on your project meets our 95% TQI threshold — a score built from real error analysis across their project history. If something's not right, we fix it at no extra cost.
“We already have a localization vendor.”
We work alongside existing setups, not instead of them. If there's a track that needs extra hands — or a gap your current vendor isn't covering — we plug in there. We can also connect with your existing TMS or version control; your workflow stays intact.
“Our timeline is very tight.”
Urgent deadlines? We get it — plenty of our clients come to us with their hair on fire. Tell us your deadline, and we'll assemble a team fast or scale up your current one to hit it.
“We can translate everything with AI for free.”
For some content, it can really work. The question is where the output holds up and where quality issues start costing you. That's what we help you work out: we score different engines on your specific content through AQI and recommend the one that performs best for each target language. Whether AI makes sense for your content, and which engine to use if it does — that's on us to figure out, not on you.
“I'd like a price idea before reaching out.”
We price per source volume — usually per 1,000 characters. The total depends on your language pairs, content type, and service level. There's no single rate card because a 5,000-word puzzle game and a 150,000-word RPG are different jobs in more ways than just scope. If budget is a constraint, let us know your target — we'll suggest the service level that fits.
“Our native-speaking colleagues can handle it.”
Being a native speaker is a starting point, not a qualification. A professional game translator knows localization tooling, maintains terminology consistency across updates, and understands the genre conventions players expect. And chances are, your colleagues have plenty on their plates without this added to it.
Games across genres — with results to show.
IllFonic Inc.
100,000+ words localized from RU into 20 languages for hotel simulator game by Deuscraft
40 000+ words localized into AF, AR, BN, MY, HR, CS, NL, ET, FR, KA, DE, EL, HU, ID, MS, PL, PT, RU, SK, ES, SV, TH
5 000 words localized into JA, AR, TH, CS, ID, FR, DE, ZH-CN, IT, NL, SV, RO, KA, FA, AZ
200,000+ words localized from RU into 8 languages for Mysterytag games
30 000 words localized into EN → JA, MTPE: EN → PL, NL, KO, ZH-CN, ZH-TW, DE, FR
500 words every 1.5 months localized into RU → EN, PT-BR, ES; EN → DE, FR, KO, AR, ZH-TW, ZH-CN, NO, PL, TH, CS, JA and 10 more languages on demand
3 000 words localized into DE, ES, FR, IT, JA, KO, PT-BR
4,000 words localized into ZH-CN, FR, DE, JA, KO, RU, ES for VR game by B4T Games
10 000+ words localized into ES-419, PT-BR, DE, JA, ZH-CN
25,000 words localized from RU into 19 languages for match-3 game by Funmatica
15,000 words localized into 10 languages for kids claymation game by RUD present
4 300 words localized into JA, ZH-CN, KO, FR, IT, DE
500 words per month localized into DE, ES, FR, HI, IT, JA, KO, PT, PT-BR, RU, SV, TR, UK
75 000+ localized into FR, DE, IT, KO, RU, TR, PT-BR, ES-MX, UK, RO, AR
into ES-ES, NL, PL, ZH-CN, ZH-TW, PT-BR, IT, KO, FR, DE
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20 000 words localized into ZH-CN, PL
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Localization of Xsolla products
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Localization of the Battletech game
Localization of the Goat Simulator game
Localization of the Stellaris game
50,000 words localized into DE, ES, IT, FR, PL, NL, JA, KO, ZH-CN, ZH-TW, PT-BR for VIZOR APPS
400 000 words and counting localized into FR, ES, PT-BR, KO and 6 more
Localization of the Party Hard game
2 000 words per month localized into RU → EN, ES, PT-PT, FR, IT, DE, KO, JA, ZH
12,000 words localized into 10 languages for hotel simulation game by Eidolon
Localization of Charm Farm Game
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Localization of the Zombie Castaways game
Proofreading of in-game text for Clash of Kings
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10,000 words localized from RU/EN into ES, FR, PL, PT-BR for VigrGames
3 000 words localized into TR, PL, SV-SE, NO, DA, CS, SK, HU, JA, KO, and 7 more
1 500 words every two months localized into RU → EN, KO, JA
12 000 words localized into ES, FR
IQ Dungeon - Riddle Solving RPG
Knights & Brides
1 000 words localized into JA, ZH, ES, RU, IT, FR, DE, PT, KO
Localization of Kill Shot Bravo
7 500 words localized into FR, DE, EN, JA
Localization of the EcoCity game
Localization of the Forced Showdown game
Localization of the Minion Masters game
Localization of the Outpost Zero game
Localization of the Streets of Rogue game
Localization of the Tamadog game
into DE, FR, IT, ES, PT-BR
13 000 characters localized into JA → EN, ZH-CN
10 000 characters localized into Japanese –> English, German, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (tw), Chinese (zh), Portuguese (Brazil)
8 500 characters localized into Japanese –> English
500 words localized into ZH-TW, ZH-CN, DE, IT, JA, KO, PL, RU, ES
70 000 characters localized into Japanese –> English
38 000 characters localized into Japanese –> English
2,000 words localized from RU into 7 languages for idle game by Black Caviar Games
224 261 characters localized into Japanese –> English
3,622 words localized into PT-BR for merge game by Next Epic
200 – 500 words per order localized into ID, PL, IT, TR, ZH-CN, ZH-TW, KO, PT-BR, JA, FR, ES, DE, TH, HI
Game studios trust us with their words.
The value for money of the localization services was very good, but it was actually much better than I expected, I would definitely work with Alconost again.
I contacted Alconost when I needed to translate a game into ten different languages. The translation was completed very quickly and in a format that was convenient for me.
We receive positive feedback from users from the target countries about the localization.
Alconost fully takes care of all possible nuances that may arise during the translation process.
Communication with the manager is straightforward and any issues are promptly addressed.
The higher the quality of the translation, the faster users will be able to learn how to use the interface and the more purchases they will make.
You describe what you need. We figure out how to make it work — and stand behind the result. Not ready for a full project? We can start with one language, one track, or one piece of content.
Whether you're launching in new markets or scaling existing localization — let's make it happen.
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