game studios in indonesia

Two brothers are going the Rovio way with their gaming startup

Two brothers are going the Rovio way with their gaming startup

Unlike other game developers in Indonesia, these two brothers focus on making characters that people will love.
Mohammad Fahmi · · 6 min read
Why Indonesia’s Toge is taking a released game to Kickstarter

Why Indonesia’s Toge is taking a released game to Kickstarter

Toge Productions already released their latest PC hit, Infectonator: Survivors, to Steam. But they are bringing this game to Kickstarter now.
Mohammad Fahmi · · 5 min read
How an indie game studio in Surabaya found the way back to a dream

How an indie game studio in Surabaya found the way back to a dream

Surabaya-based game studio Mojiken shares its story of struggle and how it hopes to reclaim an elusive indie identity in the noisy world of gaming.
Mohammad Fahmi · · 5 min read
3 games that improved on the 2048 concept

3 games that improved on the 2048 concept

It’s tough to create original games when the market is so saturated. So why not innovate on something that’s already been done? These three studios show you how.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 3 min read

How this young studio is climbing from a little Indonesian town to international acclaim

Firebeast Studio started in Medan, where game development is uncommon. But they’ve managed to make a game with 2.5 million plays anyway.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 5 min read

Dynamic world pixel-art RPG from Indonesia will hit you right in the feels

Elventales: A Path Foreseen is like a indie, grown-up version of a Legend of Zelda game with some Skyrim elements thrown in the mix. It’s getting developed in Surabaya and it’s amazing.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 3 min read

Square Enix shuts down Indonesia spin-off studio, Smileworks

Square Enix Smileworks has been shut down after failing to meet expectations.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 2 min read

12 Asian indie games to look out for in 2015

2014 was an exciting one for Asia’s indie games, but here are some that will make 2015 even better.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 8 min read

9gag is moving into gaming. This is what you need to know

9gag just launched its first branded game, and that’s just its first move into the gaming vertical. Find out what’s in store for 2015.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 4 min read

Toge Productions puts a new spin on the cookie clicker game

Toge Productions’ latest game for the browser, Must-a-Mine, is all about wearing out your trigger finger.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 2 min read