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Steer Studios

Saudi AAA Development

## About Steer Studios Steer Studios (formerly Savvy Games Studios) is an international game development studio headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Part of Savvy Games Group (backed by Saudi PIF), they aim to create the first blockbuster video game from the Arab world with 50+ staff, 30% women. ## Company Overview - **Headquarters:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Parent:** Savvy Games Group - **Owner:** Saudi Public Investment Fund - **CEO:** Yannick Theler - **Team:** 50+ staff (50%+ Saudi, 30% women) ## Mission Create groundbreaking gaming experiences for global players and develop a new generation of Saudi talent, aligned with Vision 2030 goals for the gaming industry. ## Games ### Grunt Rush - Mobile strategy game - One year development cycle - 20-person team - 50% Saudi developers ### Upcoming - Console project in development ## Investment Context Savvy Games Group plans to invest 142 billion riyals ($38B) to transform Saudi Arabia into a global gaming hub. ## Strategic Rebrand Rebranded from Savvy Games Studios to Steer Studios to carve a unique identity within the gaming landscape. ## Why Choose Steer Studios - **Saudi Vision 2030** aligned mission - **Savvy Games Group** $38B backing - **50% Saudi** talent development - **30% women** diverse team - **First Arab blockbuster** ambitious goal

Semaphore

VR & Simulation Experts

## About Semaphore Semaphore is Saudi Arabia's first game development studio, founded in 2002 in Riyadh. They develop games, simulations, and virtual reality applications in both Arabic and English, including Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta and Badiya. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2002 - **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Focus:** Games, VR, simulation - **Languages:** Arabic and English ## Notable Games ### Unearthed: Trail of Ibn Battuta - Episodic action-adventure - Released 2013-2014 - PS3, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Ouya ### Badiya - Infinite procedural survival - Desert exploration setting ### Other Projects - Badiya: Battle Royale - Out of Coverage - Misk Schools Quest - vMakkah (simulation) - vGallery, vMuseum ## Recognition - E3 2016 PC Gaming Show feature - Sony PlayStation PSN Store - Apple Editors Choice - True-Gaming Award: Best Arab Game ## Why Choose Semaphore - **Saudi Arabia's first** game studio since 2002 - **Arabic + English** bilingual development - **E3 featured** global recognition - **VR/simulation** diverse capabilities - **Regional pioneer** MENA gaming