Games brewed in Erbil,
served to the world.
Our hit · Steam · iOS · Android
Run a chai stall in the bazaars of Erbil, Baghdad, Amman and Riyadh.
Istikan Chai
75%+
of Istikan Chai's Steam sales come from China, with zero marketing and no publisher.
- Cozy time management
- Hand-drawn art, 4 cities
- 11 languages
On Steam
Made for PC
On mobile & web
In your pocket
- Out now
- 30 Sep 2026
Social Suspect: Phone Mystery
Solve a mystery hidden in a missing girl's social feed.
Partner projects
Coming next
On the stove
- In development
Tikka & Kebab
Run a charcoal grill house in a Kurdish bazaar. From the Istikan Chai team, with Chinese from day one.
- Demo early 2027
- Steam release Q2 2027
Fresh from the pot
Latest news
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Our studio manager talks to PocketGamer.biz
Danar Kayfi on Istikan Chai's surprise success in China, making games in Iraq, and what local teams need to grow.
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Bathroom Please! demo at Steam Next Fest
Play the Bathroom Please! demo during Steam Next Fest, a week before launch.
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General Idler 1.0 is live on Steam
Premium idle strategy, out now. Build your army and conquer all 195 nations.