About Spyke Games
Spyke Games is an Istanbul-based mobile gaming company founded in 2020 by former Riot Games and Zynga executives. With $100M+ total funding and a $315M valuation, they create popular casual games like Tile Busters and Dice Dreams. Moon Active acquired a 15.9% stake in 2024.
Company Overview
- Founded: 2020
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Founders: Remi Onur, Barkin Basaran, Mithat Madra, Fuat Coskun
- Valuation: ~$315M (2024)
- Model: Free-to-play mobile games
Funding
- Total Raised: $100M+ over 2 rounds
- Seed Round: $55M led by Griffin Gaming Partners
- 2024 Investment: $50M from Moon Active (15.9% stake)
Notable Games
Tile Busters
- Free-to-play casual puzzle
- Tile matching, sudoku, mahjong
- Town-building progression
Royal Riches
Blitz Busters
Investors
- Griffin Gaming Partners
- Moon Active (strategic investor)
- Other VCs
Leadership Background
Executives formerly from:
Why Choose Spyke Games
- $315M valuation major mobile studio
- Riot, Zynga veteran leadership
- Moon Active strategic backing
- Istanbul-based Turkish gaming hub
- Casual games successful portfolio