State support fuels Turkish gaming sector’s success.

Turkey’s Gaming Industry: A Rising Force

Turkey’s game development scene is experiencing significant growth, attracting substantial investment and achieving international recognition.

Investment Surge Fuels Expansion

Recent funding rounds highlight the sector’s appeal. For example, Bigger Games, an Istanbul-based studio, secured $25 million in Series A funding to expand its team and enhance its popular mobile game, Kitchen Masters. This culinary-themed adventure has already garnered over 110 million downloads.

Other notable investments include:

• Grand Games: $30 million (Series A)
• Good Job Games: $23 million
• Fuse Games: $7 million

In total, Turkish game developers have raised over $90 million this year alone, demonstrating strong investor confidence.

Key Factors Driving Success

Several factors contribute to the industry’s rapid ascent:

• Mobile Market Accessibility: The ease of entry into the mobile gaming market has lowered barriers for new developers.
• Government Support: Turkey offers incentives like tax breaks and reduced operational costs to foster growth in the tech sector.
• Talented Workforce: A young and dynamic workforce is driving innovation and creativity.

“The increased ease of entering the market via the mobile sector, state incentives, youth moving into the industry and investment inflows are combining to create success, each feeding into the other.”

Government Initiatives

The Turkish government actively supports the tech industry through initiatives like the HIT-30 program, aiming to transform the country into a high-tech industrial hub by 2030. These programs provide:

• Tax holidays
• Reduced company registration costs
• Dedicated workspaces
• Social security payment deductions
• Utility cost reductions

Global Impact

Turkish game developers are making a significant impact on the global stage. The top 10 Turkish game developers have collectively achieved over 3 billion downloads.

Turkey is now considered a top 10 player in the global game development sector.

Looking Ahead

The positive environment and ongoing investment suggest a promising future for Turkey’s gaming industry. Continued growth and success are expected in the coming years.