Funstop Games, the Delhi-based casual gaming studio founded in 2020 by Prashanth Vijay and Tamesh Sharma, has crossed a massive milestone: over 75 million downloads for its flagship titles Airport Rush and Perfect Time combined, pushing the studio’s total portfolio past 100 million global downloads across 30+ games.
The Numbers That Matter
- Airport Rush and Perfect Time alone account for 75M+ downloads.
- The culturally resonant Shri Ram Mandir Game has surged past 25 million downloads, creating an entirely new “spiritual gaming” category.
- Fresh $5 million Series A round (November 2024) led by 360 ONE Asset, with Info Edge Ventures doubling down, bringing total funding to $6.5 million.
- Generated $4 million in revenue so far, primarily through in-app purchases.
From Casual Hits to Esports Dominance
Funstop is now channeling this massive user base into competitive gaming:
- Expanding Airport Rush (racing sim) and Pit Stop Manager (strategy) into full-fledged esports titles with global tournaments and leaderboards.
- Leveraging India’s 160 million+ gamers and the country’s fast-growing $1.5 billion esports market.
- Building live-streamed events, sponsorships, and cross-platform competitions to drive deeper engagement and new revenue streams.
Co-founder Tamesh Sharma summed it up:
“India’s gaming industry is on the cusp of global recognition, and Funstop Games is here to drive that momentum.”
Why This Matters for India’s Gaming Scene
- Hyper-casual games like Funstop’s dominate 70% of the country’s 3 billion+ annual app downloads, with 80% coming from Tier-2/3 cities.
- The studio’s blend of cultural resonance (Shri Ram Mandir Game) and addictive gameplay positions it perfectly for India’s mobile-first, esports-hungry audience.
- Backed by heavyweights like Info Edge (Naukri.com parent), Funstop is being groomed as the next big “smashing hit” factory.
With fresh capital and a proven knack for viral titles, Funstop Games is no longer just a casual studio; it’s a rising force in India’s quest to become a global gaming powerhouse. Expect more blockbuster releases, bigger tournaments, and a potential unicorn run by 2027.
Play. Power up. Dominate.
The game has just begun.
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Last Updated on: Friday, November 28, 2025 1:30 pm by Economic Edge Team | Published by: Economic Edge Team on Friday, November 28, 2025 1:30 pm | News Categories: News
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