This article showcases our top picks for the best Istanbul based Video Games companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Video Games industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Istanbul Video Games Startups
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Rollic Games
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Rollic Games is a developer and publisher of hyper-casual mobile games for iOS and Android.
Libra Softworks
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Libra Softworks is a gaming company that makes mobile games.
Gram Games
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Gram Games is a venture-backed global mobile game company. Gram is the creator of global hit games 1010!, Six! Merged! & Bounzy!
Dream Games
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Dream Games is a mobile game development company that develops mobile puzzle games.
Umuro Game
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Umuro Game is a game development company that develops iOS, Android, and PC games.
Paxie Games
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Paxie Games was founded in 2021, with one goal in mind, the in-house development of high-quality mobile games.
Boom Games
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Boom Games is a mobile game development company.
Hadi
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Hadi is a mobile games company co-founded by industry veterans focusing on casual games.
Joygame
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Joygame is a publisher of online games and is one of the biggest gaming companies in Turkey.
Veloxia Technology
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Veloxia Technology develops mobile games and applications.
Hey Games
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Hey Games is an independent mobile game developer and publisher.
Stardust Games
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Stardust Games is a software studio that develops mobile games.
Gleam Games
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Gleam Games aims to bring the best in-game experiences through design and technology.
Maestro Game Studio
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Maestro Game Studio develops mobile games specializing in hybrid casual category.
Gnarly Game Studio
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Gnarly Game Studio is a game development company.
Hero Concept
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Hero Concept is a computer games company that develops visionary reimaginations of the timeless classics of arcade gaming.
Fiber Games
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Fiber Games is digital content and gaming studio which develops hypercasual and casual games.
ESA Esports
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ESA Esports operates esports and video games industry organized by eSports organisations.
Peak Games
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Peak Games is a mobile technology company that designs and develops casual puzzle games.
Gametator
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Gametator is a game studio which focuses on creating addictive mobile applications.
Daxe Games
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Daxe Games creates mobile games with the most creative and brightest gaming mates.
Good Job Games
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Good Job Games is a mobile game publishers.
Zuuks
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Zuuks Games was established in 2014 working on games development.
Highborn Games
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Highborn Games is an Istanbul-based mobile gaming company founded by a team of gamers.
EPIN
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EPIN is an online membership-based gaming platform based in Turkey offering a wide range of games.
Tarboosh Games
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Tarboosh Games is an independent game studio based in EMEA.
Vertigo Games
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Mobile game development & publishing studio of midcore real-time social multiplayer games
Mixer
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Mixer is a developer and publisher of NFT & P2E games for mobile and web.
Hyperlab
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Hyperlab is an Istanbul based mobile gaming company that develops hyper-casual games.
Heroes Chained
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Heroes Chained is a game developed by Inventuna Games.
Suji Games
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Suji Games is an independent game studio located in İstanbul, Turkey.
Cube Games
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Cube Games develops mobile, cross-platform games.
Gripati Digital Entertainment
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Gripati is an independent mobile game development company that offers mobile games appealing to audiences of all ages.
Studio Billion
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Studio Billion is a new generation mobile game development company that aims to “entertain billions”.
Atom Games
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Atom is a mobile game development studio based in Turkey.
Droll Studio
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Droll Studio develops mobile games and blockchain-based play & earn games.
Lokum Games
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Lokum Games is a mobile game development company.
Madcraft Studios
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Madcraft Studios develops games for computer and mobile platforms.
Avaxtars
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Avaxtars is a main coin of the avalanche blockchain platform.
23 Studios
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Turkish Game Localization and Publishing Company
Pax Animi Games
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Pax Animi Games engages in the development of wide range of games.
Hammurabi Games
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Hammurabi Games is a game studio that develops a collection of online, mobile, and casual games and applications.
Evo Sports
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Evo Sports is an outdoor gear and outdoor sports store that contributes to the development of nature and adventure games.
Mobilecraft
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Mobilecraft is a game development company that develops mobile games and applications for multiple platforms and operating systems.
LeaderGamer
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LeaderGamer is an online magazine offering video game-related videos, trailers, new series information, reviews, and special reports.
Gamerhook
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GamerHook is an independent mobile game development studio that specializes in developing core games such as MMO, role-playing, etc.
Zerosum
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Zerosum is a mobile gaming company building amazing games with the smartest team.
KEGames
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KE Games is a mobile application and games developing company and has developed apps like iWorldQuiz
Satori Games
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Satori Games is a game studio that provides mobile games for entertainment.
Ancient Peacock Inc.
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Hypercasual & Hybrid-casual mobile game studio.
Gaming In Turkey
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Gaming In Turkey is an esports agency that provides online and offline marketing actions for gaming companies.
Beyn Technology
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Beyn Technology is a team of developers that specializes in the development of games and applications.
PlayDecent
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PlayDecent is an eSports platform that lets gamers compete with friends and random opponents directly or through tournaments.
Rocinante Games
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Rocinante Games is a hyper-casual game company that provides experiences to users with disruptive products.
Funmetric
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Funmetric is a game analytics company that develops data-driven technologies to help publishers and game studios achieve their goals.
Oyunder
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An association that represents the Turkish gaming industry and labor force.
Oyun Stüdyosu
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OyunStudyosu is a game development company and the creator of Sanalika, one of Turkey’s most popular virtual worlds.
Blended Games
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Blended Games creates and develops mobile games using an independent design and development approach that combines imagination and research.
Mayadem
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Mayadem is a digital education and entertainment company that creates game-based applications for kids with excellent teaching methods.
Self Destruction Studios
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Self-Destruction Studios is one of the few game development studios located in Turkey that actually develops games.
Oyuncu.com
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Oyuncu.com is a web platform that operates as an online game site. It allows members to play games online and earn points. It includes
Coding Panda Games
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Coding Panda Games is a game development studio that offers a free game called Kill’em Aliens.
Picnic Hippo Studios
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Picnic Hippo is a game studio founded by Firat Kalsin in 2012. It specializes in the development of mobile game applications. Located in
PunchBoom Games
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PunchBoom Games develops games and applications.
androidrobo
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Iwiz Android Robo Private Limited’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was last held on 30 September 2016 and as per records from Ministry of Cor
Inspector Studios
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Inspector Studios is a gaming development company that specializes in online multiplayer video games.
Red Horizon
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Red Horizon creates interactive VR experiences built inside immersive artificial environments.