Learn How to build Awesome Games so that
you get more Downloads, Engagement, Ratings & Sales!
The Academy is the leading training community for Game developers, Game Creators, Game designers and game making enthusiasts.
With our flagship weekly live game developer show, the Academy is packed with practical training and resources on all aspects of Planning, Building and Launching successful mobile games.
PLUS the community support you need to ensure your games achieve their full potential.
Hey there, we’re Kevin & Jilly, the people behind RisingHigh!
We’ve been in the mobile space for a little over 6 years now and extremely honoured to have amassed over 18 million downloads, signed 8 Major Mobile Publisher deals and are proud to have our games featured 13 times by Apple on the App Store homepage in over 140 countries worldwide.
The Academy was founded in 2017 as a place to share our Game Dev journey and all the knowledge we’ve learned as full time indie game developers.
It started out as a place to host our first course along with our behind the scenes documentary, and we just kept on going. We’ve now grown into a full-scale training company with weekly live shows, courses, webinars, a podcast and a ton of other great resources.
The Academy is the place for you if you’re a game developer, a game designer or hobbyist with a passion for all things game making. If you want to design better games, sign top publisher deals and have more impact with your business, then we’re here for you.
If you’re just starting out in game development, or have an established game or app studio, regardless of your game editor of choice, we’ll show you how to make a game the right way.
Our goal is to challenging you to strive for the highest levels and you how to execute your ideas so that you reach your dreams and goals.
Million Downloads
13 Times Apple Homepage Featured.
Love Building Games? Welcome to our Club!
Over the years we’ve connected with 1000’s of fellow game makers, coders and designers and during this time, we’ve heard the same familiar problems:
Our answer is usually always the same: Research.
This shouldn’t really surprise you. Success leaves clues and over time, patterns. By constantly keeping up to date with this fast paced industry, you can truly understand the trends that will put you ahead of the crowd and transform your business.
We don’t want to see you wasting your time, energy and money in the wrong places and on the wrong things. Making games is a hard and often lonely place, there’s just so many moving parts and things to consider.
Imagine if you could go from feeling lost and overwhelmed to having all the answers in one place, within a supportive community of other game devs just like you.
We help you break everything down so you have all the information and answers you need inside the Academy.
Forget the over-priced programs that make Huge claims about helping you be successful or even the Sleazy course creators who promise the world but deliver very little.
We not only talk the talk but walk the walk too, and that’s why we created the Academy…
Here’s what’s inside the RisingHigh Academy
The Worlds Biggest library of Mobile Game Development content including all our Courses, Training Workshops, Publisher Interviews, Downloads, Weekly Livestreams and so much more…
Your Weekly Mobile Game Developer Show 
Come join us for Academy Live every Friday where you’ll understand game design at a deeper level.
Live Streaming Workshops, Coaching, In-depth Market Analysis and Trend Research. We see what’s hot and what’s not. We do your homework for you.
Join with us as we play test and break apart the Top Games from the App Store each week. We deep dive into what makes them successful, and just why are they trailblazing the charts.
Direct Access to us! The chat box is active so come get involved, ask questions or play along with us and vote for your favourites.
Up to the minute research ensures we’re creating games that players will love and the Top Publishers will actually want.
We love it, our members love it and we think you’ll love it too.
Can’t make it Live? No problem at all, your Academy Weekly Roundup Email has the Video Replay along with all links and games mentioned in the episode!
“I think of this like my Netflix series of game development”
“What I like most about the Academy is that it has helped me get out of my own little game development bubble and to open up to new ideas and different ideas I wasn’t thinking about. I find the weekly Academy Live videos most valuable.
I usually catch the replay on Monday, I think of this like my Netflix series of game development. Kevin and Jilly’s walkthrough of the top charts, trends, new games, old games, relevant sites and the like, really helps give me a different view on what’s happening in the mobile game space.
Chances are if you’re starting out in mobile game design or development, you are going to make a lot of mistakes and waste a lot of time. Learn from the knowledge, the experience and the mistakes the Academy and the members have to share.”
No learning the hard way, our flagship 2.5 Hour Video Course covering 5 Modules & 54 Masterclass Topics.
You’ll learn what goes into creating Hyper casual Games, the games you can see right now topping the charts.
Master the Art of Creating Top Class Epic Game Trailers and App Store Preview Video’s.
Follow the icon creation formula to build eye catching, high quality designs.
This creative technique is a fantastic way of generating game ideas and adding twists to your existing games.
Learn the Tricks Designers don’t want you to know! Level Up your Logo’s.
There’s no such thing as creative block! Develop your creativity & burst with ideas.
Discover the best practices of UI / UX – Game Interfaces & Player Experience.
Think your game is Polished? Think again! Learn what it really takes.
“I think any developer at any level will gain a great deal by joining Kevin’s & Jilly’s Academy. Not only are they great people, but the Academy is full of systems, tips, tricks, tools, and the game developer community is full of smart, like-minded individuals.
There’s so much information inside and I have taken away tons of valuable insights and strategies, I just wish I had this when I was starting out!”
Come Behind The Scenes as we Build 2 Apple Featured Games.
It’s not all about the theory, we actually do this stuff!
Our biggest, if not The Biggest Case Study ever created documenting our entire development process. You’ll come behind the scenes and follow us on the journey as we create • Glide ( 12th Apple Feature 110 Countries ).
You’ll watch us from the very start with a blank screen, to how we came up with ideas & concepts for the game, right through to the launch on iOS.
We’ve recorded Over 50 Hours of Video covering every stage of the project. Just some of the topics include: Market Research, Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Monetisation, Localisation, Level Design, App Preview Creation, Screenshot Creation, Icon Building, Pitching Press and of course Pitching Apple.
It’s like a cross between a boot camp and a documentary. Is it possible to create a game that Apple will feature in over 115 countries with just 3 hours a day in month?
Spoiler alert… Yes it is! But…
Watch along as we show you step-by-step exactly how we approached building Sir Vival ( 13th Apple Feature 115 Countries ) in our Academy 30 day Game Maker challenge.
Our Members get Results!
“Joining Rising High Academy was one of the best decisions of my career. If you are an indie dev looking to make it big in the industry, THIS is the place for you. Right from conceptualising game ideas through to publishing your game, they have got you covered on all fronts.
Not only are Kevin and Jilly extremely resourceful and honest in their approach, they also have great community of smart and experienced developers who help carve your games to its best shape.
The best thing about the academy is the Friday Live sessions that help analyse fresh trends every week and the Test Drive sessions where Kevin and Jilly help take the game to the next level with their highly insightful feedback.
The support and the content provided in Rising High is unmatched. I am grateful that I became a member right when I dived into game development. Saved me a lot of time since they gave all the resources required to succeed in the gaming industry!”
Just Some of Our Amazing Customers Include
Ready to Become a Member Today?
Over 250+ Videos / 300+ Hours of Game Development Content & Training!
✅ Platinum Standard App Store Foundation Course
✅ Seriously Snackable – Hyper Casual Games Course
✅ Create Awesome Game Trailers Course
✅ Weekly Academy Live Game Dev Show Livestream
✅ 130+ Weeks of Academy Live Archives
✅ x2 Apple Featured Game Documentaries
✅ Mini Workshops and Quick Win Tutorials
✅ Private Game Developer Community Forums
✅ Insights from the Worlds Top Publishers
✅ Expert Developer Interviews & Training
✅ Press Kit Templates
✅ Launch Calendar Checklist
✅ Social Media Sharing Templates
✅ Apple Feature Request Email Swipe Files
✅ Media Coverage Request Email Swipe Files
✅ Early Access Podcast Shows
You’ll have instant access to the Worlds Biggest library of Mobile Game Development content including all our Courses, Training Workshops, Publisher Interviews, Downloads, Weekly Livestreams and so much more…
If you don’t feel like you’ve received value and you decide you want to cancel any time within the next 14 days, just let us know and we’ll send you a prompt refund, no hassles or questions asked.
“Becoming a RisingHigh student was a great decision for me. The Academy has helped me learn game design, market research, discipline as a dev and many more key skills.
The Academy is also my inspiration and a major source of learning. I recommend anyone who wants to learn all about the Mobile Game industry & Business. There is huge amount of content inside to learn and grow.”
“It all changed after I joined the Academy! How do I get my game Featured by Apple? How do I get my game in front of a Publisher & create a game worthy of being published? How do I get signed?
One of the most invaluable things the RisingHigh Academy teaches is exactly just that and more!”
“Kevin and Jilly at RisingHigh truly live up to the name. They are consistently creating games that not only rank high but raise the bar for game design. Their Training is awesome, they think outside the box and constantly impress.”
“The most valuable thing for me is the Academy community, such a warm place based on very well established values. The info inside will turn you into a first class game maker and, if you’re willing to work hard, a better entrepreneur.”
“If you’re new to the games market then all the questions you have about building a game are answered here at the Academy.
If you have built a few games or even if you have been in the game industry for many years, you’ll find tips and info that will help you further your knowledge and game building skills.”
“The Academy has helped me to master the art of game polish, see trends & saved a lot of dev time because of early feedback.
I’ve created a great game that I’m super proud of because of their constant positive, constructive guidance. Kevin actually jumped into Photoshop multiple times for me to mock-up something that would blow my mind.”
I’m new to building games, is the Academy right for me?
Absolutely and you’re most welcome! Whilst we do cover many advanced topics, our Foundation course alone will ensure you’re putting your best foot forward with the all the fundamentals covered. We can show you how to get started and support you along the way, there’s no need to go it alone!
Do I need to use Buildbox to join the Academy?
Absolutely not! Whilst we use Buildbox to develop our games and absolutely love it, the Academy at its heart is all about building games regardless of the tech. We have many members using software such as Unity, Game Maker, Playmaker, Corona and swift!
Will I learn how to use Buildbox?
We cover a lot of ground within our “Watch Us Build” series where we use Buildbox to create 2 of our Apple Featured games, however these are not really step-by-step tutorials.
We do have various workshops where we go into optimising our Buildbox games for release, adding analytics SDK’s and certain project settings to achieve gameplay types, but, if you are looking specifically for Buildbox training then we always suggest visiting the Official Buildbox Youtube Channel, the Buildbox Website and Forums.
What if I want to cancel my Membership?
We know that the value inside the Academy is second to none, but we also realise that you’ll most likely not stick around forever. Yes. We will be sad, but if something comes up and you’re intent on leaving, you can do so without the need to even contact us. From your dashboard, you can either self cancel or simply put a pause on your membership for a few months.
Do you offer Group / Team Memberships?
Whilst we obviously don’t allow group buys, we do understand that often they’ll be 2 or more people in your team. If you’re after a Team membership, which will allow multiple attendees to the Live Sessions and Q & A’s, please drop us an email and we’ll discuss the options.