MENA Game Industry Awards 2025 winners revealed

The MENA Games Industry Awards 2025 winners were revealed during a live ceremony at the Dubai GameExpo Summit 2025, powered by PG Connects.

The awards celebrate the talent within the MENA region's thriving games industry, recognising developers, publishers, service providers, and more.

Winners were chosen after an extensive nomination and voting process by industry representatives.

MENA Games Industry Awards 2025 Winners:

Best Games Startup: Majestic Mind Games

Majestic Mind took home the win, with honorable mentions going to Hajem Sports, Raheebeen Studio, and Steer Studios

Most Innovative MENA Game: Naphora's AFRSHO

In the category, the award went to AFRSHO from Naphora. Honorable mentions were given to Cat’s Vote (Danar Dev) and Lefty (Light Studio), highlighting the creative diversity within the regional game development scene.

Best Developer: Jawaker

The Best Developer award was presented to Jawaker, a well-established name in the MENA games community. Honorable mentions included Chickmania, Hypemasters, and Mad Hook, showcasing a wide array of developer talent.

Best Publisher: Tamatem

Tamatem Games was recognized as the Best Publisher, with Babil Games and Sandsoft earning honorable mentions for their contributions to game publishing in the region.

Game of the Year: Land of Heroes

The prestigious MENA Game of the Year award was claimed by أرض الشجعان (Land of Heroes) from Tamatem, with honorable mentions going to AFRSHO (Naphora) and Games & Friends (Jawaker).