Game District acquires majority stake in Türkiye’s Gleam Games

Southeast Asia developer Game District has acquired a majority stake in Türkiye-based Gleam Games. 

Formed in 2018, the studio has worked on mobile titles such as puzzle game EverBlast, which is currently in soft launch in select countries.

The acquisition will see the studio’s CEO and co-founder Eser Yogurtcu become chief strategy officer at Game District. He has previously held executive roles at Peak Games. 

Game District said the move reflects its “commitment to expanding into key international markets and strengthening Türkiye’s position as a regional innovation hub”.

Prior to its acquisition, Gleam Games had previously raised $2 million through investment rounds led by Ludus VC and IstCapital between 2022 and 2023.

Game District has studios around the world, including Dubai, San Francisco, Manama and Lahore. It has worked with partners including Outfit7, LEGO and NFL, specialising in genres such as casual, RPG, midcore and hypercasual.

Setting new standards 

“This acquisition is a major step toward our mission of becoming a global mobile gaming powerhouse,” said Game District CEO Saad Hameed. “By joining forces with Gleam Games, we aim to lead on both innovation and creativity in our industry, leveraging our collective expertise to set new standards in gaming.” 

“Gleam Games’ technological edge in AI and data-driven game development would enrich us to offer more dynamic, immersive experiences for players.”

He added: “This acquisition is not just an entry into Türkiye but also an endorsement of the country’s expanding role in the global gaming sector. With Türkiye’s talent pool and rapidly growing tech infrastructure, we aim to build stronger ties within the European gaming community, enhancing collaboration between developers and players.

“We believe in Türkiye’s potential as a dynamic gaming hub, and we are committed to supporting the region’s growth while developing world-class gaming experiences.”