Turkey- and UK-based game tech firm Mission Control Games has announced its launch alongside a $4 million seed funding round led by General Catalyst. The studio aims to build new casual puzzle sub-genres rather than replicate existing formats.
- Launched in 2026 by co-founders Kıvanç Okutur and Murat Gürel, both former members of the Merge Dragons team, Mission Control Games develops mobile casual puzzle games.
- The studio focuses on creating new gameplay systems through rapid experimentation and AI-assisted development, aiming to deliver dynamic, evolving player experiences built on simple rule-based mechanics.
"We couldn't find a company that fully matched how we wanted to build games, so we decided to build the one we'd want to work for. Mission Control is a small, highly empowered team built for speed. Our ambition is to become the largest mobile gaming startup with the smallest team, where exceptional people take ownership and create magical experiences for players," Mission Control Games' founders, commented on LinkedIn.
Details of the deal
- The fresh funding was led by General Catalyst, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm managing over $43 billion in assets, with participation from Arcadia Gaming Partners and e2vc.
- The round will enable the company to expand its team and accelerate development of its first title, while testing and refining new game concepts using AI.
