Türkiye-based studio Hogo Games has closed a funding round at a $10 million valuation. The investment will support team growth and speed up the studio's game development pipeline. Nokta Games led the round, building on earlier backing from Red Axe Games. The capital will go toward raising the quality bar on upcoming releases and building out the studio's internal production capacity.
Hogo Games launched in 2022 and currently has 13 staff members. The team works on simulation games for PC and mobile, with releases including Business Simulator 2026, Cinema Simulator 2025, and Rock Star Life Simulator. Five more PC titles are in active development, and the studio is pushing to grow its mobile lineup at the same time.
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Scaling the team and production line
Founder and CEO Ahmet Çetinli said the funding marks a vote of confidence in the studio's direction. The money will pay for new hires, skill development across the team, and expanded production capacity. Çetinli pointed to Red Axe Games' earlier support as the foundation that let Hogo Games prove its model, and he sees Nokta Games' involvement as validation that the studio can execute on a larger scale.
The studio's focus is on steady, measurable improvements to its simulation catalog. By investing in people and process, Hogo Games wants to keep a consistent release schedule across PC and mobile while testing the waters in newer areas like web3 gaming.
What's next for the studio
Hogo Games is juggling PC and mobile projects in parallel. The studio has built a reputation in the simulation space, and the fresh capital gives it room to take on more ambitious work without sacrificing polish. The goal is to grow the team, tighten the development cycle, and stay responsive to shifting player demand across traditional and web3 gaming markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Hogo Games' current team size?
Hogo Games has 13 people on staff right now, with plans to grow the team using the new funding.
Which titles is Hogo Games developing?
The studio has five PC games in development and is expanding its mobile catalog. Released titles include Business Simulator 2026, Cinema Simulator 2025, and Rock Star Life Simulator.
Who led the latest investment round?
Nokta Games led this round. Red Axe Games provided earlier funding.
How will Hogo Games use the investment?
The studio will use the money to hire more developers, improve internal workflows, raise production quality, and push out upcoming titles faster.
Is Hogo Games exploring web3 gaming?
The studio's main work is in PC and mobile simulation games, but the team is looking at web3 opportunities as the space develops.
