Game Development Outsourcing in Middle East
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## About 23 Studios 23 Studios is a specialist game localization company with 15 years of experience bringing games to Turkish and Arabic-speaking markets. With 768 completed projects for 108 business partners, they are a trusted partner for publishers seeking quality localization in the MENA region. ## Services ### Localization - Text localization with cultural adaptation - Dialogue and UI translation - Marketing content localization (trailers, ads, promotional materials) ### Voice-Over Production - Character voice acting - Story narration - Audio direction and production ### Quality Assurance - Localization QA (LQA) - Linguistic testing - Cultural accuracy review ### Consultation - Cultural consultation for MENA markets - Market entry strategy - Content adaptation guidance ## Languages **Primary Focus:** - Turkish (native-quality translations) - Arabic (comprehensive MENA coverage) **Additional:** Multi-language support available ## Notable Clients - SEGA - CD Projekt RED - Ubisoft - Blizzard Entertainment - GSC Game World ### Recent Projects - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 (Turkish & Arabic) - Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Arabic) - Warhammer 40,000 series ## IndieSync Program Dedicated initiative supporting indie developers with: - Affordable localization solutions - Tailored packages for smaller studios - Accessible entry to Turkish and Arabic markets ## Why Choose 23 Studios - **15 years** of localization expertise - **768+ projects** completed successfully - **"Flawless" quality** praised by industry reviews - **MENA market specialists** with deep cultural knowledge - **Indie-friendly** with dedicated support programs

## About Babil Games Babil Games is a leading game publisher in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, headquartered in Amman, Jordan. As a subsidiary of Stillfront, they help developers scale, localize, and monetize games for Arabic-speaking markets. ## Services ### Strategic Direction - Market insights for MENA region - Scaling strategies - Go-to-market planning - Regional business development ### Cultural Resonance - Arabic localization - Cultural adaptation - Creative direction for MENA audiences - Content localization ### Market Impact - User acquisition - App store optimization - Influencer partnerships - Regional marketing campaigns ## Published Games - **Nida Harb 3** (2025) - Latest release - **The General** (2021) - **Arkan** (2022) - **Baloot Royale** (2019) - **Age of Kings** (2017) - **Tank Storm** (2014) ## Developer Partners - 6 Waves - Bytro - Dorado Games - Kixeye - Moonfrog - Sandbox ## Corporate Structure **Parent Company:** Stillfront (publicly traded gaming group) ## Location **Headquarters:** Amman, Jordan King Abdullah II St, 2nd Floor, Amman 11196 ## Market Focus Specialized in: - MENA region publishing - Arabic-speaking markets - Cultural adaptation for Middle Eastern audiences - Regional marketing and UA ## Why Choose Babil Games - **MENA market leaders** with regional expertise - **Stillfront backing** providing resources and reach - **Cultural specialists** for Arabic localization - **Proven track record** with 8+ published titles - **Developer-friendly** partnership approach

## About Fugo Games Fugo Games is a mobile game development studio founded in 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey. With 72 employees and over 500 million total installs, they specialize in casual word and puzzle games available in 35+ languages worldwide. ## Company Scale - **Founded:** 2010 - **72 employees** - **Location:** Istanbul, Turkey - **500+ million** total installs - **Revenue:** ~$1 million ## Leadership - Erol Nahmias - Founder - Deniz Mert Edincik - Co-leader ## Games Portfolio ### Words of Wonders: Crossword - **100+ million** installs - Available in **150+ countries** - Top word game on Google Play ### Other Titles - Wordz (2011 debut) - Kelime Avi - Word Hunt - Sanajahti - 11 apps on Google Play ## Specializations - Word games - Puzzle games - Casual mobile games - Multi-language games (35+ languages) - iOS and Android development ## Recognition - Top 10 Turkish mobile game publisher - 6 million ratings across apps ## Why Choose Fugo Games - **500M+ installs** massive reach - **Words of Wonders** breakout success - **35+ languages** global localization - **Istanbul-based** with Turkish talent - **Casual games** specialists

## About Good Job Games Good Job Games is a global mobile gaming company founded in 2017. They develop puzzle and match-3 games enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2017 - **Type:** Mobile game developer/publisher - **Focus:** Puzzle and match-3 games ## Core Values 1. Team comes first 2. Passion for craft 3. Push the limits ## Notable Games ### Wonder Blast - Puzzle game featuring the Wilson Family - Available on App Store and Google Play ### Match Villains - Match-3 puzzle game with heist themes - Available on App Store and Google Play ## Specializations - Puzzle games - Match-3 mechanics - Mobile-first development - iOS and Android ## Culture Emphasizes employee well-being and actively recruits talent. ## Note Good Job Games is primarily a mobile game developer/publisher, not an outsourcing service provider. Listed for reference. ## Why Good Job Games Matters - **Millions of players** worldwide - **Puzzle specialists** in mobile - **Since 2017** established studio

## About Khosouf Studio Khosouf Studio is an Emirati video game developer and publisher based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Founded in 2012, they specialize in VR, console, and PC development with 10+ years of experience and 20+ completed projects. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2012 - **Location:** Abu Dhabi, UAE (relocating to Saudi Arabia) - **Founders:** Ahmad Al-Natsheh (CEO), Miriam Habib (Creative Director) - **Funding:** $600K seed round (Merak Capital Gaming Fund, 2024) ## Services ### Game Development - PlayStation 5 development - Xbox development - Steam/PC development - VR development (PS VR2) ### VR Services - Interactive experiences - Simulations - Educational solutions - Non-gaming VR applications ### Publishing - Premium narrative-driven titles - Original IP development ## Notable Projects ### Games - **BOX to the BEAT VR** - Award-winning rhythm boxing game, first Middle East game on PS VR2 - **The Panic Pit** - In production - **Glitch Core** - FPS roguelite with co-op focus ### Client Work - Discovery Channel - Dubai Shopping Festival - Royal Showcases (Saudi Arabia) - PIXOUL (Abu Dhabi) ## Achievements - First Middle East game on PS VR2 platform - 20+ completed projects - Award-winning debut title ## Why Choose Khosouf Studio - **First PS VR2** game from Middle East - **10+ years** UAE-based experience - **VR specialists** gaming and non-gaming - **$600K funded** for expansion - **Premium narrative** focus

## About Leartes Studios Leartes Studios is a Turkish AAA game art outsourcing studio and one of the most prominent publishers on Unreal Engine Marketplace and Unity Asset Store. They partner with Microsoft, Epic Games, Adobe, and Nintendo on custom game art projects. ## Company Overview - **Location:** Turkey - **Leadership:** CEO Oğuzhan KAR, CTO Serdar Ürkmez - **Specialty:** AAA game art outsourcing - **Marketplace Presence:** Major publisher on UE Marketplace & Unity Store ## Services ### Game Art - Environment art - 3D characters - Props and assets - Modular building systems ### Engine Expertise - Unreal Engine - Unity ### Asset Development - Marketplace asset packs - Custom bespoke solutions - Modular architecture systems ## Notable Asset Packs - **Techtopia 2080s:** 2000+ unique meshes, characters, vehicles, buildings - Various environment packs - Modular building systems ## Major Clients - Microsoft - Epic Games - Adobe - Nintendo ## Approach They specialize in creating modular building parts, giving developers the ability to create varied buildings and cities easily. Available for custom outsourcing projects in addition to marketplace assets. ## Industry Presence - GDC 2024 attendance - Prominent Unreal Marketplace publisher - Active Unity Asset Store presence ## Why Choose Leartes Studios - **Microsoft, Epic, Nintendo** partners - **Top marketplace** publisher - **AAA art** quality - **Turkey-based** competitive rates - **Modular systems** expertise

## About Plarium Plarium is an Israeli mobile game developer and publisher founded in 2009, now owned by Modern Times Group (MTG). With 1,300+ employees across 7 studios, they created Raid: Shadow Legends (100M+ downloads) and multiple strategy franchises. ## Company History - **Founded:** 2009 - **Headquarters:** Herzliya, Israel - **Team:** 1,300+ employees - **Acquired by:** Aristocrat ($500M, 2017), then MTG ($620M) - **Parent:** Modern Times Group (Sweden) ## Global Studios - Herzliya, Israel (HQ) - Warsaw, Poland - Barcelona, Spain - Helsinki, Finland - Kharkiv, Lviv, Kyiv (Ukraine) ## Flagship Game: Raid: Shadow Legends - 100M+ downloads - #1 turn-based RPG (Google/Apple stores) - Mobile + PC (January 2020) - Celebrity partnerships: Jeff Goldblum, Megan Fox, Ronda Rousey, Ninja, Neymar ## Other Games - Mech Arena - Vikings: War of Clans - Stormfall franchise - Merge Gardens (Futureplay) - Lost Island: Blast Adventure ## Note Plarium is primarily a game developer/publisher rather than an outsourcing provider. ## Why Plarium Matters - **Raid Shadow Legends** 100M+ downloads - **$620M acquisition** MTG backing - **1,300+ employees** major studio - **Celebrity partnerships** massive marketing - **Israel + Ukraine** multi-studio

## 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 - Mobile casual game ### Blitz Busters - Match 3D game ## Investors - Griffin Gaming Partners - Moon Active (strategic investor) - Other VCs ## Leadership Background Executives formerly from: - Riot Games - Zynga ## 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

## About SuperPlay SuperPlay was an Israeli mobile gaming company founded in 2019, acquired by Playtika for up to $2B in 2024. Creators of hit games Dice Dreams (1.7M DAU) and Domino Dreams, they achieved $328M+ in IAP revenue with offices in Israel, Ukraine, and Romania. ## Company Overview - **Founded:** 2019 - **Headquarters:** Israel - **Offices:** Israel, Ukraine, Romania - **Founders:** Gilad Almog (ex-Playtika), Eyal Netzer (ex-Playtika), Elad Drory (ex-Rovio) - **Status:** Acquired by Playtika (2024) ## Acquisition - $700M base acquisition price - Up to $1.25B additional contingent consideration - Total potential value: ~$2B - Completed September 2024 ## Hit Games ### Dice Dreams - Coin Looter game - $328M+ lifetime IAP revenue - $17M+ monthly revenue - 3rd best-grossing in genre (after Monopoly Go, Coin Master) ### Domino Dreams - Popular board game - Combined 1.7M DAU with Dice Dreams ### Disney Solitaire (2025) - Collaboration with Disney Games - Free-to-play solitaire - Post-Playtika acquisition ## Investors (Pre-Acquisition) - NFX - 83North - VGames - General Catalyst - Key1 Capital - O.G. Venture Partners ## Why SuperPlay Matters - **$2B acquisition** major exit - **Dice Dreams** $328M+ revenue - **1.7M DAU** massive engagement - **Playtika** powerhouse parent - **Israeli gaming** success story
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