NODWIN Gaming and Nodding Heads Games have announced the launch of the inaugural India Games Showcase (IGS), a digital showcase dedicated to bringing India’s most promising indie games to a global audience. Scheduled to premiere on June 8, the showcase will feature 40 curated titles through trailers, gameplay reveals, announcements, and exclusive updates.
The India Games Showcase is an official partner event of Summer Game Fest, the globally recognized celebration of video games founded by Geoff Keighley. The event will also feature a dedicated Steam showcase, allowing players worldwide to discover, follow, and wishlist participating games.
The initiative aims to provide Indian game developers with a global platform to showcase their work and connect with international audiences. Over the past decade, India’s game development ecosystem has evolved significantly, with studios creating original experiences inspired by diverse genres, storytelling traditions, and artistic influences.
The showcase is spearheaded by Nodding Heads Games, the studio behind Raji: An Ancient Epic, widely regarded as a milestone title for Indian game development on the global stage.
Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said, “There is a raw, untapped creative energy in the Indian indie ecosystem right now that is completely unique. We are seeing developers blend world-class mechanics with incredibly rich, localized storytelling that the global gaming community hasn’t experienced before. We want to make sure that a brilliant game built in India doesn’t just stay a local secret, but gets the global eyeballs, distribution, and recognition it rightfully deserves.”
Avichal Singh, Co-founder and Game Director, Nodding Heads Games said, “The debut of India Games Showcase proves that Indian indies are making strides as they arrive and make a presence internationally. The rise of quality and genre variety titles in recent years is very promising. Our partnership with the world’s biggest showcase, Summer Game Fest, is another mark of approval for the country. We’re excited for the times ahead.”
The showcase has also received support from members of India’s game development community, many of whom have volunteered their expertise and time to help create a platform focused on advancing the country’s indie gaming ecosystem.
Ahead of the event, India Games Showcase has revealed the first batch of participating titles, including:
- Raahi by Kalp – A narrative-driven journey through 1990s Goa, where players take on the role of an auto-rickshaw driver uncovering stories and memories from passengers.
- Dodo Duckie by BornMonkie – A puzzle adventure featuring a duck that shifts between 2D and 3D worlds to rescue kidnapped chicken friends.
- Loop: Beginning Of Never Ending Journey by Pravin Nikam – A surreal 2.5D adventure following a boy with amnesia through a mysterious dreamlike world.
- Rakshasa by Odd Compass Studio – A dark action title inspired by Indian folklore, featuring intense combat against demonic enemies.
- Silkgrove by Gallic Entertainment – A handcrafted adventure blending village-building, exploration, and mystery.
The inaugural India Games Showcase is set to spotlight the growing creativity and ambition of Indian game developers, providing a global stage for the next generation of gaming talent from the country.
