A Turkish-developed mobile game is making waves across Europe. Referee Simulator, created by İstanbul-based Flat Games and published by Joygame Publishing, has become the #1 simulation game across Europe.
Football Referee Simulator 3D places players in the shoes of a professional football referee, offering a realistic, first-person experience across dynamic 3D match settings. Players are tasked with enforcing the rules of the game—calling fouls, assessing offsides, and awarding penalties—while navigating pressure from players, fans, and match scenarios.
The game features a structured career mode that spans local leagues to international competitions, complete with post-match evaluations, evolving match dynamics, and lifelike reactions from crowds and players.
Burak Gözalan, Managing Partner at Joygames said:
“A moment we’re truly proud of!
Referee Simulator, developed by our studio Flat Games and published by Joygame, has become the #1 Simulation Game in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Türkiye! 🏆
Our referees aren’t just making the calls on the field — they’re setting the rules in the gaming world now.Huge thanks to our brilliant creative teams, everyone involved in the development process, and of course, to the players who embraced the game with such enthusiasm.”
Burak Gözalan, Managing Partner at Joygames
Joygame Publishing’s account also hints at global expansion for the game.
“Referee Simulator continues to shake up the charts globally.
Next up: the whole world!”
