At a glance
| NetEnt | Microgaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1996, Sweden | 1994, Isle of Man |
| Known for | Starburst, Gonzo's Quest, Dead or Alive | Mega Moolah, Immortal Romance, Thunderstruck |
| Style | Fewer, polished releases | Very large catalogue, many partner studios |
| Jackpots | Mega Fortune, Divine Fortune | Mega Moolah network |
| Today | Part of a larger games group | Catalogue distributed by Games Global since 2022 |
Slots and RTP
NetEnt's mainstream slots mostly sit around 96%, with Blood Suckers near 98%. Microgaming's range is wider: classics such as Thunderstruck II around 96.65%, but Mega Moolah far lower, around 88%, because part of each stake feeds the jackpot. For pure return, neither studio wins across the board; compare game by game.
Jackpots
Mega Moolah has paid some of the largest online jackpots, several above €10 million. NetEnt's Mega Fortune has also paid multi-million prizes. Jackpots are won less often than base-game wins and cost you RTP in normal play.
Mobile and older games
When browsers stopped supporting Flash at the end of 2020, both studios had already moved their main games to HTML5, and some older Flash titles were retired. Their current games run in the browser on phones and computers.
Which suits you
- Prefer low-volatility, polished slots: start with NetEnt.
- Want a shot at a life-changing jackpot and accept a lower RTP: Mega Moolah.
- Like a big back catalogue of classic slots: Microgaming.
Both studios are common at the casinos we list. Each review shows the studio list as the casino states it, and our software page covers other studios.