Classy Games

Country: Saudi Arabia

Founded: 2021

Team Size: 7-10

Platforms: PC, Console

Status: Active

Overview

Founded in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Classy Games began as a small initiative to create playful, connection-driven experiences during a period of global isolation. The studio has roots in Northern Ireland, the UAE, and now operates in Saudi Arabia.

Classy Games positions itself around polished, accessible gameplay built to spark curiosity and joy, with a focus on thoughtful mechanics and collaborative player experiences. The studio currently employs seven team members and operates as a globally distributed but regionally anchored team.

Games

Intelligence

Classy Games is transitioning from mobile-first experimentation to PC expansion, using Orbital’s early organic traction as a foundation for a broader Steam strategy.

The studio is actively investing in community-driven engagement through competitions and live player events leading into its PC launch.

Funding & Backing

Exel by Merak Cohort 1 Graduate
Funding Secured: $300,000
Programme Value: Part of Merak’s $80m accelerator programme
Capital stage: Seed/Accelerator-backed

Strategic Model

Platform direction: PC-first for current titles, with long-term cross-platform intent
Core genres: Survival, narrative, experimental projects
Monetisation approach: Hybrid model across premium, F2P and commissioned work
Geographic focus: MENA-based operations with global market ambition
Positioning: Emerging PC-focused IP builder

Active & Upcoming Projects

Orbital (PC expansion released August 2026)
Silly Suspect (Early Build released)
Who Heckled? (November 2026)
Untitled MENA Heritage Project
Hampshire education authority mental health application
Untitled Tiffany Augmented Reality experience
Untitled Swarovski Augmented Reality experience
Untitled Nike project
Untitled Adidas project

Performance Signals

Orbital surpassed 200,000 organic downloads (Android)
180,000+ combined hours of playtime
Public PC playtest completed
Organic early traction without heavy paid acquisition

Key Person

Jamie McClenaghan - Founder and CEO

Accepting introduction requests: Yes

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Last verified - August 2026