Our runner hit 2.3 million downloads in the first month with CPI running 30% under target. That doesn't happen by accident — it's the result of a team that understands what actually moves the needle: clean monetization loops, tight session pacing, and creative that converts. They've become our go-to for projects where metrics matter.

Our last outsourcing partner sent polished decks while the actual game fell apart. StripedArts gave us their Slack channel and a playable build every Friday — no exceptions. When our scope started creeping, they flagged it before we noticed. Three projects later, we still haven't found a reason to look elsewhere.

What surprised me wasn't the code quality — you expect that from any decent studio. It was the honesty. When we were about to approve a feature that would've ballooned scope, they pushed back and proposed something better. Most vendors just say yes and bill you later.