Do you want your game to be a success in 2026? Take the first step and start with a Proof of Concept. No matter how big your project is, a proof of concept can help you acquire funding well in advance of full production, validate ideas early on, and drastically lower risk.
The best part?
If you start your PoC with Melior Games today, you can have a prototype ready for testing by early 2026. This is the perfect time to pitch to investors, publishers, or early adopters.
⭐ Why start with a PoC (Proof of Concept)
A PoC is your fastest way from idea to reality. It helps you test your core mechanics, prove your vision to investors with a playable prototype, and gather early player feedback or from focus groups. By focusing on what is truly important, you can save months and thousands of dollars and prevent costly errors by testing hypotheses early.
A PoC is not a full-fledged game but a minimal, functional prototype. Before you spend big bucks on full development, you’ll get an answer to the most important question:
👉 Is this idea interesting and worth developing?
And in today’s competitive mobile market, you can’t afford to guess.
🚀 Why start now? Because time is of the essence
Starting development today means your PoC will be ready just in time for early 2026. This is the perfect time because Q1 is when investors and publishers are actively seeking new projects. Studios are evaluating new partnerships and production pipelines, and app stores are highlighting fresh concepts and innovative mechanics.
Starting early gives you a huge competitive advantage.
🎮 What mobile game genres will be popular in 2026?
If you’re thinking about building an experimental version now, it’s important to know where the mobile game market is heading. Based on current trends, we’ve compiled a list of genres that will dominate in 2026.
1. Hybrid casual games
The most popular trend in recent years has been the combination of meta-progression and basic mechanics.
Think: puzzle + base building, runner + RPG progression.
Why it’s big:
- Cheap testing
- Fast to prototype
- Highly scalable
- Monetization-friendly
A PoC is perfect for validating the core loop before adding meta layers.
2. Multiplayer Party and Social Games
Fun with friends, brief sessions, and micro-interactions.
Think: mini-game compilations, short PvP challenges, co-op survival.
Why it’s trending:
- Social gaming is exploding
- Influencer-friendly
- Low execution cost at the PoC stage
- High virality potential
A quick PoC can prove whether the core interaction is fun.
3. Roguelike and Roguelite Mobile Titles
One of the most stable growth genres. Lightweight to produce but deeply replayable.
Why it’s hot:
- Easy to scale
- Very low entry barrier for prototypes
- High retention potential
- Fits short mobile sessions perfectly
A PoC lets you test combat feel, randomness, and power progression.
4. Tycoon Lite Simulations & Games
From casual life sims to minimalist economy games
Why it remains strong:
- A serious audience loves progression
- Easy to monetize
- Simple visual style lends itself to rapid prototyping
- Ad-supported gameplay loops
Poc content proves the core system loop works before expanding content.
5. AI-enhanced narrative games
Stories based on dynamic decisions or branching paths generated by AI.
Why it will grow in 2026:
- More players are enjoying experiences that are primarily about story
- AI is making production scalable
- The hybrid genres (narrative + puzzle, narrative + survival) are becoming more popular.
Early on, Poc material can test dynamic dialogue systems, tone, and structure.
🛠️ How Melior Games can make a PoC in a few weeks
Our specialty at Melior Games is creating PoCs quickly, wisely, and affordably.
1. Fast game framework
We merely produce the necessary components; we don’t add any unnecessary features or eye-catching visuals.
2. Minimal functionality
Your prototype contains only the basic mechanics you want to test.
3. Test Graphics Instead of Final Art
We save your budget by using a placeholder or AI-generated test art during PoC development.
4. Only What Matters Most
No UI complexity, no advanced systems, no distractions. Just pure gameplay validation.
That’s why we can deliver high-quality PoCs in 3–6 weeks — meaning you can absolutely have yours ready for early 2026 if you begin now.
🎯 Why Work With Melior Games?
Because we don’t just build PoCs—we help you:
- Define the fastest path from idea to prototype
- Identify what to test and what to skip
- Prioritize mechanics that investors care about
- And prepare your project for smooth, scalable development next
We’ve helped create dozens of successful PoCs that later became full games.
Your idea might be next.
🚀 Start today and launch your PoC in early 2026
If you have an idea for a game, even a rough draft, now is the time to start. Start with a proof of concept, confirm your idea, and have something tangible to present by 2026.
👉 Contact Melior Games now, and let’s turn your idea into a game PoC that opens new doors.
2026 is closer than you think. Start today.
