A new player has entered the region’s burgeoning gaming scene with the launch of Halal Games, an Egypt-based studio focused on creating original and ethically grounded titles for both regional and global audiences. The early-stage developer is starting with a focus on PC platforms, with ambitions to expand into the mobile gaming market as it scales.
Bridging Entertainment and Ethics
Halal Games is carving out a distinct niche by committing to a values-driven development philosophy. The company’s goal is to produce fun, meaningful, and engaging games that intentionally exclude gambling mechanics, musical instruments, and explicit content. Despite these constraints, the studio maintains a strong focus on delivering high entertainment value and creative quality.
Early Projects and Future Roadmap
Operating as a distributed team of fewer than 10 people across Egypt and abroad, Halal Games has already launched its first title, Apocalypse. The studio is now channelling its creative energy into a new horror game. This upcoming project aims to build tension and psychological fear through immersive environmental storytelling and subtle mechanics, moving away from conventional shock-value and gore often found in the genre.
A Founder’s Vision
The studio’s unique direction is driven by its founder’s clear cultural and creative vision.
“Halal Games was inspired by the idea that games can be both entertaining and ethically grounded,” said Hassan Sherif, CEO and Founder. “I wanted to create experiences that respect values without sacrificing creativity or quality. Our vision is to build original, meaningful games that prove ethical design and strong gameplay can coexist, while opening the door for a new wave of values-driven game development.”
About Halal Games
Halal Games is an Egypt-based game development studio focused on creating ethically grounded and entertaining video games for PC and mobile platforms. The company aims to produce high-quality, original titles that align with its core values, avoiding gambling mechanics and explicit content while delivering meaningful gameplay experiences.
Source: MEA TechWatch
