DISCOVER THE WORLD,
OF TURKISH GAMING STORIES,
AND EVENTS
HOW TURKISH GAMES ARE
WINNING OVER
AN INTERNATIONAL
AUDIENCE
Turkish studios have created projects in recent years that are attracting attention around the world. For example, the indie game Mount & Blade II from TaleWorlds has received international recognition thanks to its deep gameplay and historical atmosphere of the Ottoman Empire. Young developers use local legends, cultural motifs and modern technology to create unique games.
MOST COMMON QUESTIONS
FROM GAMERS
WHERE ARE THE LOCAL TOURNAMENTS HELD?
Tournaments are held in Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir, often in esports clubs and gaming cafes.
WHAT GAME GENRES ARE POPULAR AMONG TURKISH GAMERS?
FPS, RPG, strategy simulators, and mobile arcades are the most popular.
DOES THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAMING INDUSTRY?
Yes, there are grants for indie developers, as well as measures to support esports and educational programs.
TOURNAMENTS AND
ESPORTS EVENTS
WHAT GAMES ARE POPULAR IN TURKISH ESPORTS?
CS:GO, Valorant, League of Legends, and FIFA are the main disciplines.
WHERE CAN I WATCH TOURNAMENT BROADCASTS?
Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and local streaming platforms offer live broadcasts.
WHAT EVENTS ARE HELD FOR BEGINNERS?
Local amateur tournaments and events in gaming clubs help you find a team and improve your skills.
TURKISH DEVELOPERS AND
STUDIOS EXPERIENCE
WHAT INDIE GAMES DESERVE ATTENTION?
Head Ball 2, Zula Mobile, N070: Eye of Basir are examples of successful indie projects.
HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM INTERNATIONAL STUDIOS?
The use of cultural motifs, historical plots and local humor.
WHERE TO LOOK FOR VACANCIES IN TURKISH STUDIOS?
LinkedIn, local portals, official company websites.
MOBILE GAMES
AND APPS
WHAT ARE THE GENRES OF MOBILE GAMES?
Arcades, shooters, puzzles, cooperative games.
ARE THERE LOCAL MOBILE GAME TOURNAMENTS?
Yes, monthly competitions in Zula Mobile and Head Ball 2.
WHERE TO FIND TIPS FOR MOBILE GAMES?
Web resources, YouTube channels of Turkish streamers and forums.
CULTURAL INFLUENCE
OF TURKISH GAMES
DO LOCAL EVENTS INFLUENCE THE CONTENT?
Yes, historical and cultural events often become the setting of games.
HOW DO GAMES FORM A LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Gamers gather at festivals, stream events, and tournaments.
WHAT FESTIVALS AND CONFERENCES ARE FAMOUS?
GameX, Istanbul E-Spor Fest, and Indie Turkey Game Days.
LOCAL HITS & TOP
GAMES
MOUNT & BLADE II
MADBYTE GAMES
RADEGAST STUDIO — ZULA
GAME GARDEN — HEAD BALL 2
INDIE TURKEY — RUNGUNJUMPGUN
TURKISH GAMES COMBINE
TRADITION AND MODERN MECHANICS, CREATING
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR LOCAL AND
INTERNATIONAL GAMERS.
PROJECTS AND INNOVATIONS OF TURKISH STUDIOS
FROM LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSLocal studios are actively experimenting with genres and plots, from low-budget indie games to large-scale open-world RPGs, attracting gamers from all over the world.
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Turkey’s Top Games
More than ten Turkish games made it to the Steam Top in 2025, demonstrating the quality of content and the interest of players around the world.
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Large-scale tournaments
Five major esports tournaments in Turkey gather hundreds of participants and thousands of online viewers, supporting the development of the local scene.
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Indie games with awards
Three indie games from Turkish studios have received international recognition at festivals and competitions, confirming the high level of creativity and innovation.