About

Mohamed Fawzy

Hi, I’m Mohamed Fawzy, the creator behind Rare Castle. What started as a spark of an idea in 2018 has slowly grown into a personal passion project. In 2021, it became a side project I worked on during my free hours after my full-time job (because, really, if you’re going to have some insomniac nights, you might as well create your own happy dreams, right?). I launched the website, shared my vision, and started building something I truly believed in. Then, in 2023, I took the bold—and probably a little crazy—step of quitting my full-time job. I poured all my savings into this lifelong dream and dedicated myself entirely to developing my first game.  “I once gambled it all on a dream…. You know, like that Hollow one, bearer of the curse, who keeps falling and rising again and again and again!!!”

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by video games that tell a story—games that build immersive worlds and create experiences with exciting, cinematic style. Now, as a solo developer, I’m building those worlds myself (it’s mostly just me, my PC, and a lot of homemade pizza I cook myself—though I’m pretty sure this thing have nothing to do with pizza, but I like it anyway). I draw inspiration from the mystery, thriller, and cinematic genres, with the goal of crafting experiences that spark curiosity, invite reflection, and leave players with something truly memorable.

At Rare Castle, I’m focused on creating games that aren’t just engaging, but meaningful—where every scene is designed to evoke emotions and explore deeper themes. My hope is that the stories I tell resonate in a way that’s more than just entertainment. If I can make someone smile or pause and think for a moment, I consider that a win.

When I’m not buried in game development (or making questionable life choices), I’m usually thinking about big, weird things like consciousness, reality, and everything else that makes us go “huh.” I also spend time with my favorite creatures—cats and birds—and any place that looks like a forest where a campfire can be made, all of which are a constant source of inspiration and pure happiness.

The road ahead is long, and I’ve still got plenty to learn, but I’m excited to be on this journey. Thanks for being a part of it, and I hope the worlds I create bring you as much wonder as they bring me.