16 Years of Tapps Games: A Story of Growth, People, and New Beginnings

In 2026, Tapps Games celebrates its 16th anniversary. More than marking a milestone, it’s an opportunity to look back on everything we’ve built, reflect on the journey that brought us here, and, most importantly, make room for the conversations that lie ahead.

A lot has changed over the years. The games industry has evolved, new business models have emerged, platforms have transformed, and players’ expectations have continued to grow. Yet one thing has remained constant: our desire to learn, experiment, and keep building.

It’s with that same mindset that we’re launching this blog,a space to share experiences, lessons learned, and reflections on games, product development, people, careers, leadership, and the challenges of an industry that’s constantly evolving.

A Journey That Began in 2010

Tapps was founded in 2010, when the mobile games market was still in its early days. With a small team and a great deal of curiosity, we set out to create games for a global audience, driven by a willingness to experiment, learn quickly, and adapt to change. That mindset continues to shape the way we work today.

Over the years, we’ve launched dozens of games, reached millions of players, and witnessed firsthand the growth of an industry that has become one of the world’s leading forms of entertainment.

More important than any number, however, has been the opportunity to build a company made up of people who are passionate about creating experiences that connect and entertain players around the world.

Growing Alongside the Industry

Over the past 16 years, we’ve seen the industry go through countless transformations. New technologies have emerged, monetization models have evolved, player behavior has changed, and tools, platforms, and strategies have been reinvented time and time again.

Each of these shifts reinforced an important lesson: in gaming, longevity doesn’t mean staying the same,it means continuing to evolve.

That ability to adapt has allowed Tapps to grow, explore new opportunities, and remain relevant in an industry defined by constant change.

Great Games Are Built by Great People

Behind every game is much more than code, art, or mechanics. There are designers, engineers, artists, product managers, marketers, data analysts, CRM specialists, community managers, HR professionals, finance teams, operations teams, and many others working together to transform ideas into meaningful experiences.

Throughout this journey, we’ve seen people start their careers at Tapps, discover new passions, transition into different roles, take on leadership positions, and help build not only successful products but also a culture rooted in collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Over time, we’ve come to understand that building games also means helping people grow. And perhaps that’s one of the greatest reasons to celebrate these 16 years: recognizing everything we’ve built together while opening the door to a new chapter of sharing, learning, and collaboration.

A New Space to Talk About Games

We believe there’s tremendous value in what happens behind the scenes,in the decisions that succeed, but also in the ones that teach us something valuable. In strategic shifts, product discussions, career stories, and the lessons we learn about leadership, culture, technology, and people development.

That’s exactly why this blog exists: to create a space for meaningful conversations. We want to share real experiences, industry perspectives, and insights for anyone working in games, or simply curious about how this industry works.

In the articles ahead, we’ll explore topics such as:

• Industry trends and market insights
• Product development
• LiveOps and game growth
• Data and decision,making
• Leadership and organizational culture
• Career development
• Behind,the,scenes stories from game development
• Lessons learned and experiences from Tapps

Rather than offering definitive answers, our goal is to start conversations, share what we’ve learned, and contribute to the community that makes this industry so dynamic.

Thank You for Being Part of This Journey

None of this would have been possible without the people who have been part of our story. Our current and former team members, partners, vendors, players, and the entire community have all helped shape Tapps over the past 16 years.

Celebrating this milestone also means recognizing that there’s still so much for us to learn, explore, and create. We hope this blog becomes another place where we can share that journey and continue building new connections.

Because, at the end of the day, the story of Tapps Games has never been just about the games we’ve made.

It’s always been about the people who made them possible.

And the next chapter is only just beginning.