Four Made-in-India PC Games to Look Forward to in New Year's 2018
- Nodding Heads Games
- Jan 2, 2018
- 1 min read
2017 saw some interesting games from Indian developers. Asura had us crawling through mythology-inspired dungeons, we vicariously lived through the daily regimen of a Bollywood starlet in Alia Bhatt: Star Life, and we played way too many cricket games for our liking.
While the holy trinity of mythology, Bollywood, and cricket form the bedrock of most games from India, 2018 sees a greater variety from the country’s developers. From World War 2-inspired survival sims, to games designed to capture the hopelessness of sex trafficking victims, here are the made in India PC games you should be checking out in 2018.
Raji: An Ancient Epic
This gorgeous action game didn’t hit its Kickstarter fund goal, but Nodding Head Games tell us that the development is still being going forward. There’s an intriguing plot that has you as a girl in search for her brother amidst a demonic invasion and polished gameplay. Throw in a mix of subtle puzzles and slick enemy design, and this could be one of the bigger releases from India in 2018.
Source: link
The little cube avoids danger in Geometry Dash Lite's colorful chaos like a lone person evading destiny. Under flashing lights, each spike becomes a challenging test of bravery, stamina, and rhythm.
Created by Ogre Head Studio, Asura Geometry Dash Lite blends roguelike mechanics with Indian mythology. The game features procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and customizable abilities.
Mobile players will find that Tap Road feels particularly natural on touch screens. The game was designed with smartphones in mind, so tapping anywhere on the screen registers as a command to change direction or switch lanes. There are no virtual buttons to miss, no joysticks that slip under your thumb. This simplicity makes Tap Road an ideal time-killer for commutes or short breaks. However, don’t expect a relaxing experience. Because the game speeds up continuously, playing on a small screen can actually increase the challenge—your thumb might obscure incoming obstacles for a split second, and that split second is often all it takes to crash. Despite this, mobile remains the preferred platform for many Tap Road fans, as the…
Excited to see the variety in Indian PC games for 2018! From mythology to Bollywood to survival sims, it’s amazing to watch creativity expand. Exploring new genres and gameplay mechanics feels a bit like Crossy Road—careful timing, strategy, and skillful navigation make discovering each game a fun and engaging adventure
It’s true that Indian developers have increasingly been engaging with global genres like survival sims, RPGs, and Escape Road 3 narrative-heavy PC games. This reflects broader access to global markets, better tools, and indie publishing platforms.