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ALPER SARIKAYA

For fans of classic 16-bit era platformers and Metroidvanias who prioritize tight controls and pixel-art aesthetics.

Known forManuganu 2
4apps4.4(327.9K)Games

Snapshot

Who is ALPER SARIKAYA?

Delivering high-fidelity retro action-platformers to mobile gamers seeking classic console-style depth and precise controls.

Target audience

Fans of classic 16-bit era platformersMetroidvanias who prioritize tight controlsPixel-art aesthetics

Top rival

Aleksey Kobyakov

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
4
apps
Games4

Last updated

Manuganu 2

v1.0.19

10mo ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines ALPER SARIKAYA?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Mobile games · retro action-platformers

Scale

indie

Target audience

Fans of classic 16-bit era platformers and Metroidvanias who prioritize tight controls and pixel-art aesthetics.

Origin

Founded by developer Alper Sarikaya, who has been active in the mobile platformer space since at least 2015.

Signature Patterns

  • Consistent use of high-quality pixel-art visual styles across all titles.
  • Focus on 2D action-platformer mechanics with narrative-driven campaigns.
  • Strategic shift from free-to-play ad models to premium paid pricing for deeper titles.
  • Emphasis on non-linear exploration and environmental discovery.
Active

Portfolio momentum

Maintained high velocity with 5 releases in the last 6 months, primarily supporting the launch and post-launch optimization of Vohenn.

Last release 52d agoActive apps 2

Company profile

medium confidence
Employees
1-10

Portfolio

What does ALPER SARIKAYA ship?

Apps

4 apps analysed

Analysis in progress

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Sword Of Xolan

Sword of Xolan is an action platformer game

4.0(78.4K)
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Vohenn

A handcrafted Metroidvania adventure designed for mobile.

4.9(79)
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Rivals

Who does ALPER SARIKAYA compete with?

The rivals identified

Same space(4)

Aleksey Kobyakov

known forMagic Forest : 2D Platformer

1 app4.4Games

It occupies the same 2D platformer genre as Vohenn but focuses on a narrative quest to recover crystal fragments.

Feral Interactive

known forTomb Raider™

1 app4.8Games

This title shares the exploration and survival themes of Vohenn while positioning itself as a premium AAA action adventure.

Maximilian Csuk

known forNubs' Adventure

1 app4.3Games

It offers an interconnected world structure similar to Vohenn but utilizes a free-to-start model for user acquisition.

NORD UNIT

known forStair Quest

1 app4.1Games

This app targets the platformer audience through roguelite mechanics and procedural generation instead of the fixed exploration found in Vohenn.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on ALPER SARIKAYA

Bottom line

Alper Sarikaya is a specialized indie developer with a strong track record in the action-platformer category. The transition to premium pricing with Vohenn suggests a move toward a more dedicated, core-gamer audience rather than the broad casual market.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does ALPER SARIKAYA publish?
ALPER SARIKAYA has 4 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does ALPER SARIKAYA make?
ALPER SARIKAYA's portfolio is concentrated in Games, with an average rating of 4.4/5 across rated apps.
What is ALPER SARIKAYA's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Manuganu 2 is ALPER SARIKAYA's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
2
With full intel:
0
With overview:
2
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

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Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “ALPER SARIKAYA intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-27. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/alper-sarikaya

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