Amazing place to step into the gaming industry - Anonymous employee Riot Games Employee Review

5.0
9 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Incredible dedication to the player-focus mission, loads of industry talent and wisdom, jaw-dropping workplace and a genuinely fun place to work. For those who want to build skills as leaders and managers, ample opportunities to grow and expand. Incredible focus on the 'Rioter' experience at all levels.

Cons

Expectations are really, really high, and Rioters are expected to get moving pretty quickly and not be afraid to show their work and their capability. If you're not a genuinely hard-core gamer, you may want to consider working elsewhere. Gaming is the lingua franca in all things, and League is almost always the topic of the day. This isn't a start-up where staff are just expected to know the basics of their products. To thrive you've got to have a real love for League and the global community who loves it right back.

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5.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

Passionate co-workers who are all hyper talented, amazing fringe benefits, work/life balance, dedicated managers to help you with your career, and passionate players to serve.

Cons

Egos are rewarded you have to be really good at self promotion, the company is so big that you can feel lost if you don't invest in networking often, layoffs happen at Riot now

3.0
2 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits, pays well, can work on some very interesting problems.

Cons

Work hours are from 10-7 and hardly anyone actually works that, so stuff can move at a snail pace. Getting help from central teams can be painful, especially if they're way off hours. Some of the culture can get a bit overwhelming too and you can end up feeling pretty lonely if you don't drink the koolaid.

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