Our Legacy

Born from the ancient wisdom of the Axumite Empire, we are storytellers, artists, and technologists united by a shared vision: to bring the rich heritage of Ethiopia to the world through epic gaming experiences.

Passion-Driven
Globally Minded
Heritage Focused

Our Sacred Values

These principles guide every decision we make and every game we create

Historical Authenticity

We research deeply and collaborate with historians to ensure our games honor the truth of ancient cultures while remaining engaging and accessible.

Community First

Our players and community are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, learn, and grow together on this epic journey.

Innovation & Creativity

We push boundaries and explore new ways to tell ancient stories, blending traditional narratives with cutting-edge technology.

Excellence in Craft

Every pixel, every line of code, every story beat is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering quality standards.

Meet the Legends

The passionate individuals behind Axumit Studios, each bringing unique expertise to our shared vision

Dawit Alemayehu

Dawit Alemayehu

Founder & Lead Developer

Former AAA game developer with 10+ years experience. Passionate about bringing Ethiopian history to gaming.

Meron Tadesse

Meron Tadesse

Art Director

Award-winning artist specializing in historical reconstruction and environmental design.

Dr. Almaz Eshete

Dr. Almaz Eshete

Historical Consultant

Professor of Ethiopian History at Addis Ababa University, ensuring authenticity in our narratives.

Sara Bekele

Sara Bekele

Narrative Designer

Storyteller and linguist, weaving ancient tales into modern interactive experiences.

Yonas Haile

Yonas Haile

Game Designer

Gameplay mechanics expert focused on creating engaging historical strategy experiences.

Hanan Yusuf

Hanan Yusuf

Community Manager

Building bridges between our studio and the global gaming community.

Our Journey

From humble beginnings to global recognition, here's how we've grown

2020

The Vision

Dawit Alemayehu founded Axumit Studios with a dream to bring Ethiopian history to gaming

2021

Team Assembly

Assembled our core team of historians, artists, and developers passionate about cultural gaming

2022

First Prototype

Completed our first playable prototype of Kingdom of Aksum, validating our unique approach

2023

Early Access Launch

Successfully launched Kingdom of Aksum in Early Access, reaching 50K+ players worldwide

2024

Global Recognition

Won 'Best Indie Game' at African Game Awards and expanded our team to 12 members