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BUCK expands the award-winning animation studio with new game dev branch alongside The Electric State: Kid Cosmo launch

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 21,2025

BUCK Games, the newly launched game development arm of the award-winning animation studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Secret Level, is making waves. Known for their stunning work on projects like Love, Death + Robots and Let’s! Revolution!, BUCK Games is now expanding its creative reach into the gaming world.

Their debut project, a game-within-a-game experience titled The Electric State: Kid Cosmo, launches alongside Netflix Games' adaptation of the film. This isn't BUCK's first foray into game development; their previous title, the vibrant roguelite puzzler Let’s! Revolution!, showcased their unique style and capabilities. With over two decades of experience and a client roster including Apple, Riot Games, and Microsoft, BUCK brings a wealth of expertise to the gaming industry.

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Given their impressive animation portfolio, expectations are high for future BUCK Games releases. As Michael Highland, Creative Director of BUCK Games, states: "Developing a game connected to a larger world was a new challenge, and demanded adaptability and ingenuity from our team. We set out with an ambitious, unconventional vision, and our partners pushed us to make it the best version possible."

Experience The Electric State: Kid Cosmo on Netflix now. Explore other top Netflix games, follow BUCK Games on Twitter for updates, and visit their official website for more information. The embedded video above offers a glimpse into their captivating visual style.