Machine Zone alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Machine Zone in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Machine Zone actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Machine Zone. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Machine Zone's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Machine Zone?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Precognate | — | Summer 2008 | — | Inactive |
| Blue Frog Gaming | — | Summer 2007 | 11 | Active |
| LVL6 | We make mobile MMOs. | Winter 2012 | 2 | Inactive |
| Melty | Mashup any game | Fall 2026 | — | Active |
| Koduco | iPad games. | Summer 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Newcope | — | Winter 2010 | 2 | Inactive |
| Zipio | Deal search service | Winter 2012 | — | Inactive |
| Vectordash | Play high-end PC games on your laptop by streaming them. | Winter 2019 | 3 | Inactive |
| Mino Games | Mobile games company | Winter 2011 | 11 | Active |
| Eternal | Own the best moments in streaming | Winter 2020 | 15 | Acquired |
Is Machine Zone still active?
Machine Zone has been acquired, which often means pricing, roadmap or support changes. That is the usual reason people start looking at this list.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Machine Zone. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Machine Zone's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.