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Game Development Outsourcing in Turkey

5 verified game outsourcing studios are listed in Turkey, most often offering 2D Art (4), Game Design (3) and Programming (3). Compare portfolios, services, and engine coverage before you reach out.

5 companies

Seven to eight hours with Western Europe, one to two with US Eastern.

Working-hour overlap with Turkey

Assuming a 09:00-18:00 working day on both sides. Ranges reflect daylight saving, which the two sides do not always shift on the same dates.

With US Eastern (ET)

One to two hours at the start of the American day: 16:00-18:00 in Istanbul is 09:00-11:00 ET in US summer, and about an hour in winter.

With Western Europe (CET)

Seven to eight hours. Turkey stopped observing daylight saving in 2016 and sits one to two hours ahead of CET depending on the season.

Why this matters more than the hourly rate: how overlap hours decide the pace of a project.

What the Turkey outsourcing market actually looks like

Turkey's 5 listed studios point clearly at mobile and casual work. 2D art is the most common service, Unity appears on four of five profiles, and Unreal on only one. This is not a market to approach for console or high-fidelity production, at least not from the studios listed here.

For mobile art and Unity implementation the fit is good. Istanbul has a well-established mobile games sector and the talent pool reflects it. The cohort is young, with a median founding year of 2017, which matches a market that grew with the mobile boom rather than before it.

The scheduling picture is strong for Europe and weak for the US. Turkey has not observed daylight saving since 2016, so it runs one to two hours ahead of Central European time year-round, giving seven to eight hours of overlap with Western Europe. With US Eastern you get one to two hours at the very start of the American day.

Two practical notes. Contract in a stable currency and be specific about payment terms, since long fixed-price engagements carry real currency exposure. And with five studios listed, expect to widen the search quickly if the first two are unavailable.

Where Turkey is strong

2D art is the most common service (4 of 5) and Unity appears on 4 of 5 profiles, which is a clear fit for mobile and casual production.
Seven to eight hours of daily overlap with Western Europe, close to a shared workday.
A young cohort built around mobile-era tooling. Median founding year 2017.

What to watch for

Almost no Unreal coverage in this cohort (1 of 5). Console and high-fidelity work is a poor fit here.
Young cohort, so shipped-title histories are short.
Contract in a stable currency and be specific about payment terms. Long fixed-price engagements carry currency exposure.
One to two hours of overlap with US Eastern.

Engine mix: Unity appears on four of five profiles against one for Unreal. This is a Unity-first, mobile-facing cohort.

Editorial assessment written from the directory data. The counts in the breakdown below are recomputed on every page load.

What Turkey studios offer

Counted across all 5 listed Turkey studios. A studio can appear in more than one row.

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Engines

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Why Middle East?

Growing investment

Emerging talent

Unique perspectives

Government support

Typical rates in Turkey

Competitive, lower-to-middle of market rates

Studios in Turkey are known for solid quality at competitive rates, usually the lower-to-middle of the published ranges. Entry-level 2D art commonly runs $25-40/hour and mid-range programming around $60-120/hour, while senior specialists still reach the top bands for demanding work. Across the market, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art, $35-250 for programming, and $30-200 for audio, moving up with seniority. Turkey is a common middle ground: cheaper than North America or Western Europe, with a stronger game-dev tradition and easier collaboration than the lowest-cost markets. English proficiency and cultural alignment with Western clients are generally good.

These are general market ranges, not quoted studio rates. For a full breakdown by service and seniority, see the game outsourcing cost guide. Need a specific engine? Compare Unity and Unreal Engine studios.

All 5 game outsourcing studios in Turkey

Good Job Games

Istanbul, Turkey

51-200

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 Team comes first Passion for craft 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 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 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 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 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

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FAQ: game outsourcing in Turkey

How many game outsourcing studios are in Turkey?

We list 5 verified game development outsourcing studios in Turkey. The most common services across them are 2D Art (4), Game Design (3) and Programming (3). On engines, Unity (4) and Unreal Engine (1). The count updates as studios join the directory.

What time zone overlap does Turkey have with US and European teams?

With US Eastern: One to two hours at the start of the American day: 16:00-18:00 in Istanbul is 09:00-11:00 ET in US summer, and about an hour in winter. With Western Europe: Seven to eight hours. Turkey stopped observing daylight saving in 2016 and sits one to two hours ahead of CET depending on the season. Both assume a 09:00-18:00 working day on each side.

What do Turkey game studios specialize in?

Across the 5 Turkey studios listed here, the most common services are 2D Art (4), Game Design (3) and Programming (3). The platforms they cover most often are Android (5), iOS (5) and PC (2). 2D art is the most common service (4 of 5) and Unity appears on 4 of 5 profiles, which is a clear fit for mobile and casual production.

How much does it cost to outsource game development to Turkey?

We do not publish per-country rates, because we do not have reliable rate data for individual studios. As a general market reference, hourly rates run roughly $25-150 for 2D art, $30-200 for 3D art and $35-250 for programming, moving up with seniority. Ask two or three Turkey studios to quote against the same written brief; that comparison is far more useful than a country average.