DaFluffs Games raises $300k to accelerate work on debut title Dungeon Blast

• Founded in 2024, DaFluffs is building a “gameplay-first studio” aligned with Vision 2030.
• Dungeon Blast is a fast-paced roguelite blending shoot-and-move action with handcrafted worlds.
• The investment is part of Exel by Merak’s $300k funding for 17 Saudi game startups.

Saudi-based mobile developer DaFluffs Games has raised 1.1 million riyals ($300,000) to accelerate development of its debut title Dungeon Blast.

The startup said it will also use the funds to expand its team as it aims to build a “gameplay-first studio" that aligns with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. 

Founded in 2024, DaFluffs Games is based in Saudi Arabia and is currently working on Dungeon Blast, a fast-paced roguelite that blends strategic shoot-and-move action with handcrafted worlds.

The investment is part of Exel by Merak's recent allocation of $300,000 each in 17 game startups as part of its gaming accelerator. 

“Big step forward" 

DaFluffs Games said the funding marks a key milestone in its mission to create fun, fast, and engaging titles for players.

“This investment is a big step forward for DaFluffs Games as we build a gameplay-first studio aligned with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030," DaFluffs Games founder and CEO Suhaib Al-Hamadany told PocketGamer.biz. 

“The funding will allow us to expand our team and accelerate development on our first title, Dungeon Blast, which is currently in tech launch as we prepare for soft launch. 

“We’re excited to keep improving, move faster toward global release, and contribute to the Kingdom’s growing gaming ecosystem.”