Hacksaw Gaming
The studio behind Donut Division
Company History
Hacksaw Gaming started in 2018 with a small team of 15 in Malta. The founders came from NetEnt and Leander Games — they'd spent years building slots for other companies before going independent. The initial focus? Scratch cards and instant-win games. Not exactly the slots powerhouse you'd expect.
The pivot to slots happened in 2020, and it changed their trajectory completely. By 2022, they held licenses in 20+ jurisdictions and had released over 50 slot titles. The growth rate was unusually fast — partly because they weren't trying to release 10 games a month like some competitors. Quality over quantity, with each game getting its own mechanic.
What sets them apart? Donut Division is a perfect example. Gooey Guns that shoot Wilds across rows, a hold-and-win Warehouse Bonus with flashlight reveals, multipliers that compound within clusters — none of this is recycled from another Hacksaw game. Their 2024-2025 releases average 3.2 unique mechanics per game. Compare that to studios that reskin the same bonus round fifty times with different themes.
What They Do Best
Unique Mechanics Per Title
Each game gets its own signature feature — Gooey Guns in Donut Division, DuelReels in Epic Bullets and Bounty, xNudge in Dork Unit. No engine recycling.
Volatility Range
While known for extreme slots, Donut Division proves they can build medium-volatility experiences too. 29% hit frequency is unusually accessible for Hacksaw.
Feature Buy Options
Multiple bonus buy tiers let players choose their risk level. From 80x conservative buys to 500x high-roller options.
Mobile-First Development
Portrait mode is the primary design target. The 6×5 grid was sized for vertical phone screens first, desktop second.
Other Popular Hacksaw Gaming Games
| Game | RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|
| Le Pharaoh | 96.18% | 15,000x |
| Pumped Up | 96.27% | 10,000x |
| Stormborn | 96.20% | 15,000x |
| Le Santa | 96.25% | 15,000x |
Fairness & Licensing
All Hacksaw Gaming slots are certified by BMM Testlabs for RNG fairness. Regular audits verify that the published RTP matches actual gameplay data across millions of spins. The certification covers both demo and real-money modes — same math model, same Gooey Gun multiplier distributions, same cluster payout calculations.
Why Donut Division?
Hacksaw Gaming's strength is building unique mechanics for each title. Donut Division's Gooey Guns are exclusive to this slot — you won't find the same Wild-shooting mechanic in any other Hacksaw game. The mobile-first approach means the 6×5 grid was designed for portrait play from day one. And the 3/5 volatility rating shows Hacksaw can deliver accessible gameplay without abandoning their signature multiplier-stacking DNA. It's their most approachable slot for players who find 5/5 volatility exhausting.