Aretis Limited (Hungry Studio)

Hungry Studio, operating under the legal entity Aretis Limited, is a privately held mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 2021, the company's mission is to create accessible casual puzzle games that can be enjoyed by a broad and diverse global audience, aiming to deliver exceptional gaming experiences worldwide.

The studio is best known for its flagship title, "Block Blast!", a free-to-play mobile puzzle game that combines classic block-dropping mechanics with modern mobile features. Beyond "Block Blast!", Hungry Studio has also developed other casual puzzle games such as "Double Tile!", "Match Out!", "Solitaire Master!", and "Sudoku Master!". The company focuses on user retention and revenue optimization through data-driven development, including extensive A/B testing to refine gameplay and monetization strategies.

"Block Blast!" achieved significant market success, becoming the most downloaded mobile game globally in 2025 with over 368 million installs. By the end of 2025, the game boasted 70 million daily active users (DAU) and 300 million monthly active users (MAU) across more than 200 countries and regions. In recent news, Chinese gaming giant Tencent has reportedly been in discussions to acquire a minority stake in Hungry Studio, reflecting the studio's growing influence in the mobile gaming sector.