Paralog

Paralog is an AI middleware company based in Montréal, Quebec, founded in 2023. It applies machine learning to the creation of non-player character (NPC) behaviors in video games, offering both software tools and development services. The stated approach is to train NPCs rather than program them: a "teaching" system lets creators shape how characters act by adjusting parameters such as aggression, timing, tactics and personality, with changes taking effect in seconds rather than requiring new builds or engineering tickets.

The product is delivered as SDKs covering common NPC categories, including enemies and boss fights, groups and squads, AI companions, background characters, AI and QA bots, and an AI director. Paralog states the technology integrates alongside existing AI architectures such as finite/hierarchical state machines, behavior trees, utility systems and planners, rather than replacing them, and that custom integration into proprietary engines can be requested. Trained NPCs are described as running offline without a live internet connection. Alongside the tools, the company offers expert services ranging from full development partnership to tooling support for in-house teams.

As of the material reviewed, the platform is available by invitation only, with an interest sign-up form on the company site. Directory listings place headcount in the 1-10 range.

Business model

Paralog combines a licensed tooling product with services: studios can either engage Paralog as a full development partner on NPC work or adopt its SDKs for use by their own teams, with custom engine integrations available on request.

Traction

Public traction indicators are limited: directory data reports roughly 1.7K monthly website visits and 137 followers as of late 2023, a headcount of 1-10, and the product remains available by invitation only.