Journey with us beyond the horizon!

Immerse in beautiful and heart-wrenching fantasy universes.


Success partners

We've teamed up with incredible mentors and forged valuable partnerships that expanded horizons, and ignited our passion for creating memorable gaming experiences.



Who is Starvania?

Starvania is an indie game development studio based in Saudi Arabia. We are dedicated in our quest to create high-quality fantasy universes that our audience will be inspired and uplifted by.


Meet the stellar founders!

Meaad Aflah
CEO

Muslih Alzahrani
Creative Director


Achievements

Life at Starvania

In Starvania, we embrace a remote work culture that prioritizes
comfort, freedom, and creativity. No cubicles or suits here,
cultivating strong bonds and exploring a universe of possibilities.
Our inclusive, accepting, and innovative workplace awaits beyond the horizon!

Coming to PC May 8th

2D adventure game inspired by Arabian and Middle Eastern mythology. Dive into an immersive underwater realm, explore areas of the cosmic sea, restore it's radiance, and uncover the secrets of an ancient mystery.

Past work

Blood Moon

Action

A Platform adventure game where a ninja is
getting revenge for the deaths of his family.

Hot Hot Potato!

ARCADE

Juggle the potato as fast as you can before the
radio breaks, otherwise, your hands will be burned!

Lights Out

Puzzle

Ghosts live in the dark. Navigate the darkness,
extinguish lights, and evade waking humans.

Koka Potions

Puzzle, Crafting

Blend matching ingredients to craft potions
for speedy service to sick customers.

Kabsa

Arcade, Action

Cooperate, carry Kabsa plate, avoid obstacles,
reach the Azooma swiftly!

Factsheet

Developer:

StarvaniaBased in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Release date:

PC - May 8th
Consoles - Q3 2025

Platforms:

Website:

Regular Price:

TBD

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree

Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is a 2D adventure game inspired by Arabian and Middle Eastern mythology. Dive into an immersive underwater realm, explore diverse areas of Ma'een, restore the ocean's radiance, and uncover the secrets of an ancient mystery.

History

In 2021, co-founders Meaad Aflah and Muslih Alzahrani, based in Saudi Arabia, began working on Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree just before graduating from The Game Changers apprenticeship program. In 2022, they established Starvania Studio and kicked off full-scale production. The studio was recognized as the Best Game Startup in the MENA region at the 2024 MENA Games Industry Awards. Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree is expected to release in early 2025.

Features

  • Experience a narrative deeply intertwined with Arabian folklore.

  • Explore Ma'een, the cosmic sea.

  • Discover ancient landmarks, a mysterious village, and hidden ruins.

  • Carry the light of Bahamut to navigate corrupted areas.

  • Shield yourself and repel the lurking Dujaa entities.

  • Solve diverse puzzles and uncover relics to reveal the hidden history of Ma'een.


Videos


Screenshots


Logos


Additional Links


Team

Meaad Aflah

Muslih Alzahrani

Waleed Hassan

Mashael Al-khilfah

Ahmad Majdoubi

German Dartsch

Rafif Kalantan

Ghadeer Nemer

Abdulrahman Jan

Muhannad Al wagdani

Yassir Kerbal

Let’s Connect!Send your queries at [email protected] or fill out the form below