Backseat Gaming
Backseat Gaming — provider review
Backseat Gaming was founded in 2023 and releases a new game every week. The studio started out as the first partner of the Hacksaw OpenRGS platform, and in September 2026 it moved to its own game server.
According to the studio, its team is made up of players, so it makes the games it would want to play itself: with simple, easy-to-follow gameplay but bold ideas.
💡 Backseat Gaming by the numbers
- Founded: 2023
- City: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Games: more than 45
- New games: 1 per week
- Languages: 36
- Currencies: 178
- Employees: more than 80
All figures except the year are according to the company.
History
In three years, the studio has gone from being the first partner of another company's platform to a fully independent company with its own game server. This is our observation, not a claim made by the studio.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023 | The studio was founded. |
| 31 May 2023 | The debut game Lord Venom launched via the Hacksaw OpenRGS platform. Backseat Gaming became its first partner. |
| June 2024 | According to Hacksaw, Barrel Bonanza broke OpenRGS records. |
| 21 July 2026 | Integration with the Hub88 aggregator together with its sister studio Clutch Gaming. |
| 9 September 2026 | Moved to its own game server and fully independent operation. |
| 15 September 2026 | The studio's expanded team announced its attendance at SBC Summit in Lisbon. |
Team
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Espen Oeye | Co-Founder and CEO |
| Debbie Cooper | Head of Commercial Operations |
| Kristina Hambardzumyan | Head of Business Development |
| Graeme Savill | Head of Business Development, Emerging Markets |
| Kristeena Haidon | Senior Account Manager |
Technology
According to the studio, its games load quickly even on a weak internet connection and work equally well on any screen. Since September 2026, all games have run on its own RGS, which the studio spent two years developing and testing. According to the company, AI tools are used in development.
For key partners, Backseat Gaming offers exclusive games and early access to new releases, and it also creates games specifically for individual operators.
Backseat Gaming slots
The three games the studio names as its most popular are built on the same idea: wild reels with multipliers that add up on a winning line. All three have very high volatility, and a win lands on roughly every fifth spin.
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Max win | Hit frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in Hell | 96.01% | very high | 15,000x | 19.27% |
| Toad Town | 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01% | very high | 12,500x | 20.19% |
| Totem Tower Bonanza | 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01%, 90.01% | very high | 10,000x | 19.34% |
Born in Hell is a hellish slot where a special symbol expands into a full wild reel with a random multiplier from 2x to 250x. The multiplier applies to all paylines the reel takes part in, and if several such reels are on the same line, their multipliers add up. The RTP is 96.01%, volatility is very high, and the max win is 15,000x.
Toad Town is a slot with two types of wild reel. The VS reel reveals two multipliers and randomly picks one of them. The X reel reveals a multiplier that multiplies the values of all VS reels on the grid. On a winning line, the reels' multipliers add up. The RTP depends on the version: 96.01%, 94.01%, 92.01% or 90.01%, and the last two are noticeably below the usual 95–97%. The max win is 12,500x.
Totem Tower Bonanza is a slot with wilds in three tiers (Basic, Rare and Epic), each with its own multiplier. In the first bonus, wilds become sticky, while in the second and third they can expand into wild reels. If several wilds land on the same reel, their multipliers multiply together. The RTP depends on the version, from 90.01% to 96.01%. The max win is 10,000x.
Other games from the studio include its debut Lord Venom, Barrel Bonanza, Blade Master, Shadow Strike and Space Zoo.
Who Backseat Gaming suits
Why players love it
- Wild reels with multipliers up to 250x in Born in Hell
- A win on roughly every fifth spin despite very high volatility
- Fast-loading games even on a weak internet connection
- Big max wins, up to 15,000x
What to keep in mind
- No information on the provider's licences
⚡ Verdict
Backseat Gaming suits players who enjoy very high-volatility slots with wild reels and multipliers that add up and multiply. Before playing Toad Town and Totem Tower Bonanza, it is worth checking the RTP version, as it can go as low as 90.01%.
Where to play Backseat Gaming slots
You can explore the provider's games and choose a casino to play at in the slots and casino sections on GamblingShot.
FAQ
1
When was Backseat Gaming founded?
The studio was founded in 2023. It is based in Sofia.
2
Does Backseat Gaming have a licence?
There is no information on the provider's own licences. The studio's games used to be released through the Hacksaw OpenRGS platform, but the platform's licences belong to Hacksaw companies, not to Backseat Gaming.
3
How many games does Backseat Gaming have?
According to the company, more than 45, with a new game released every week.
4
How is Backseat Gaming related to Hacksaw Gaming?
Backseat Gaming was the first partner of the Hacksaw OpenRGS platform and released its games through it from 2023. In September 2026, the studio moved to its own game server and now operates independently.
5
Which Backseat Gaming slot offers the biggest win?
Among the games in this review, Born in Hell leads with a max win of 15,000x.
Where to play Backseat Gaming slots
Casinos from our catalogue that carry this provider’s games. Always check terms and bonuses on the casino page.
