Rare
Rare is a British video game developer based in Twycross, Leicestershire. Founded in 1985 by Tim and Chris Stamper, Rare is part of the Xbox Game Studios family and is known for its diverse range of games across multiple genres, including platformers, first-person shooters, and action-adventure titles. The company gained fame in the 1990s with iconic games like *Donkey Kong Country*, *GoldenEye 007*, and *Banjo-Kazooie*. Rare continues to develop engaging video games, with notable franchises such as *Battletoads*, *Perfect Dark*, and *Sea of Thieves*. The company is dedicated to creating immersive experiences for players worldwide and is actively expanding its existing titles while working on new projects like *Everwild*. Rare fosters a supportive workplace culture, offering flexible arrangements and various employee benefits, all within a creative studio environment.
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Headcount trend
Rare went from 204 employees in Jul 2023 to 240 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 20 people joined, 10 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
Org structure
Headcount by department
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All salaries21 salary profiles in India
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.
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Rare FAQ
How many employees does Rare have?
Rare has about 240 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Rare sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Rare filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Rare's revenue per employee?
Rare makes about $29K in revenue per employee, based on $7M annual revenue and 240 employees.
How much does Rare pay?
6figr has 21 salary profiles for Rare in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Rare salaries page. See Rare salaries in India
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.