Custom video game gift services compared
Updated: · Disclosure: oin is our own product.
There are now several ways to give someone a video game made about them, from a few-pound template game sent by link to a studio-built game costing hundreds. We make one of them, so read this with that in mind - we have tried to describe each option fairly, with prices taken from each provider’s own site as of October 2026.
The options
Template browser games (e.g. Sending Games)
Short pre-made retro mini games where you add names, photos and messages, sent as a link that plays in the browser. Ready in minutes. Sending Games lists games from £3 to £8. Best as a playful alternative to a greeting card.
Etsy sellers
Independent creators selling personalized couple and birthday games, usually as digital downloads. Prices, quality and turnaround vary widely by seller; check reviews and sample videos before ordering.
oin Our product
A small 2D pixel-art game: the main character is generated from an authorized photo, your two letters are written into the levels, a 5-question quiz about your relationship is built in, and two custom NPCs are included. Delivered as a private browser game link for one year plus a downloadable copy, usually within an hour. $29.90. See how it works →
Custom game studios (e.g. Muksun Games)
Larger, more elaborate custom games. Muksun Games lists a Classic edition at $99 (3 custom levels, 20-30 minutes of play, 3-7 days) and a game built from scratch at $399 (10-14 days), delivered for Android and Windows PC.
Make it yourself
Free tools like Bitsy, Twine, GDevelop and Godot. The most personal option and free, but it takes an evening to several weeks. See how to make a video game for someone.
| Option | Price | Delivery | Plays on | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template browser game (Sending Games) | £3-£8 | Minutes | Any browser | A fun e-card |
| oin | $29.90 | Usually within an hour | Web browser + download | A personal story with your letters and a quiz |
| Custom studio (Muksun Games) | $99-$399 | 3-14 days | Android, Windows PC | A longer, bigger game |
| Etsy sellers | Varies | Varies | Varies | Browsing many styles |
| DIY (Bitsy, Twine, Godot) | Free | Days to weeks | Browser or desktop | Makers with time |
How to choose
- Need it today: a template browser game.
- Want your own words and relationship inside the game, today, on a small budget: oin.
- Want a longer game with more levels and characters: a custom studio.
- Have time and want to make it with your own hands: DIY.
Sources
Prices and delivery times were checked on each provider’s own site in October 2026 and may have changed since: sendinggames.com, muksungames.com, oin pricing. Spotted something out of date? Email oingift@gmail.com and we will correct it.
How much does a custom video game gift cost?
From £3-£8 for template browser games to $99-$399 at custom game studios, as of October 2026. oin’s personalized 2D game costs $29.90.
What is the cheapest personalized video game gift?
Template browser games with your names and photos added, at a few pounds, or making one yourself with free tools. For a game built around your own letters and quiz, oin is $29.90.
Which personalized game gift is fastest?
Template browser games are ready in minutes. oin usually delivers within an hour; the Classic edition at Muksun Games quotes 3-7 days.
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