Observed Signal · Sep 21, 2026 · Legal Action · Source: Mobilegamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Oakever Games Faces Multiple Cloning Lawsuits and Allegations
Oakever Games, a mobile game developer behind hits like Vita Mahjong, Amaze Go and Meowdoku, is under fire for alleged cloning. The company lost a copyright case against Hungry Studio (Aretis Limited) in April, and faces another from Avia Games filed in December 2025. Oakever is accused of copying game designs, audio effects, and even advertising creatives. An anonymous CEO alleges the company's strategy is to copy others' work, and that Apple and Google are not taking sufficient action. Oakever has not responded to requests for comment.
Highlights a significant legal and ethical issue in mobile gaming and ad creative cloning, affecting advertiser trust and platform enforcement.
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- A California judge ruled against Oakever Games in a copyright case brought by Aretis Limited (Hungry Studio) on April 15.
- Avia Games filed a second copyright infringement case against Oakever Games in December 2025.
- Avia Games accuses Oakever of copying eight copyrighted ads.
- Oakever Games rebranded QBlock as Wood Block Puzzle Games after losing the case.
- Apple confirmed it has forced Oakever to change or remove apps via its content dispute process.
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