Google Play Indie Games Fund in Africa 2026 - Games Made with Unity
Marcos Inky Tae - Unity
Technical Project/Program Manager
For the first time, Google Play Indie Games Fund is coming to Africa, committing $1 million to support independent game developers across the continent. The studios selected for the 2026 cohort will receive not only financial backing, but expert guidance and technical resources, aiming to empower one of the fastest growing and culturally rich game development ecosystems in the world.
Unity has partnered with Google for several years to provide technical expertise and support to the fund recipients, and helped teams in LATAM behind games like My Zombie World, Just King, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, Greak: Memories of Azur and many more to bring their creative visions to life.
Nine games selected this year were developed with Unity, and we look forward to working directly with the teams as they take the next steps in their development journeys.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s game-development community draws on a remarkable diversity of cultures, perspectives, and storytelling traditions. The 2026 Indie Games Fund cohort highlights the creativity and talent in the region—and the growing opportunity for African developers to share distinctive games and experiences with audiences worldwide.
2026 Selected Studios
Clockwork Acorn (South Africa)
A South African indie game studio founded in 2014 by industry veterans dedicated to making timeless games, supporting local talent, and creating a positive impact through their work. Jetstream is an elegant puzzle game featuring over 100 hand-crafted levels, a calming minimalist art style, and unique mechanics that challenge players to guide a plane through the clouds.
Deluxe Entertainment Studios (Nigeria)
An independent studio creating distinct games featuring striking visuals, bold ideas, and unique stories rooted in African imagination for global audiences. Their title Rasta Santa (Made With Unity) is an action-packed 2D platformer set in Lagos, where you play as an undercover cop disguised as Santa, waging war on traffickers to rescue children and defend an orphanage.
Disputed People (South Africa)
A South African studio founded in 2023 that is dedicated to crafting rich, character-driven video games filled with creativity, quality, and wonder-filled experiences. Their title Mitts and the Divine Recipes (Made With Unity) is a 3D retro-inspired adventure game where players explore the cozy world of Epicuria, gathering divine ingredients, cooking meals to gain special abilities, and solving puzzles to advance.
Fer Factor (Nigeria)
An independent game development studio based in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to crafting fun, innovative, and memorable gaming experiences for players worldwide. Their title Chore Master (Made With Unity) is a cozy and satisfying game where players use intuitive controls to clean spaces, scrub stains, and transform chaotic rooms into spotless, picture-perfect environments.
Gazuntype Entertainment (Nigeria)
The independent game development alias of Tade Ajiboye, an innovative builder with over a decade of experience crafting immersive video games and VR experiences in Nigeria. Their title Go North (Made With Unity) is a cozy, story-driven exploration adventure where players guide Dara through beautifully unique mazes, discover magical items, and uncover a sinister mystery.
Leti Games Limited (Ghana)
A pioneering African creative technology studio based in Ghana, dedicated to bringing authentic African stories and innovations to global audiences through games and interactive experiences. Their title Sweave (Made With Unity) is a rhythm-based, hyper-casual mobile game inspired by traditional African weaving techniques, where players navigate a dynamic weaving ball across a digital loom while dodging cultural obstacles and battling bosses.
Maliyo Games (Nigeria)
A Lagos-based studio founded in 2012 that creates engaging, African-inspired gaming experiences celebrating local culture for a global audience. Their title Safari City (Made With Unity) is a vibrant mobile puzzle and renovation game where players solve match-3 puzzles and restore a rundown town into a beautiful, thriving community.
Studio Bo (South Africa)
An animation and games company based in Cape Town, South Africa, known for bringing a playful visual style and quirky humor to interactive experiences, animations, and upcoming mobile titles. Their title Idle Sands (Made With Unity) is a cozy 2D idle-clicker where players manage a fleet of robots to clean up a beach, uncover treasures, and automate their operations with relaxing music and charming artwork.
Vetkoek Studios (South Africa)
A youth-owned South African game development studio dedicated to creating high-quality, accessible mobile games with authentic African themes while empowering the next generation of local creators. Their title Taxi Ranked (Made With Unity) is a casual, retro-style driving game capturing the chaos and humor of South African minibus taxis through vibrant comic-book graphics, multiple game modes, and deep vehicle customization.
Weza Interactive (Kenya)
A Kenyan game studio founded by twin brothers Odongo George Ahere and James Ahere to build original, culturally rich worlds that educate, empower, and entertain global audiences. Their title Riziki (Made With Unity) is a free-to-play mobile rhythm adventure where players guide twins Nabo and Moja across Africa, tapping and swiping to Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Rhumba to restore harmony and bring vibrant environments to life.