By Sagar V. Mankar 
What is the Indie Games Accelerator?
The Indie Games Accelerator (IGA) is a Google Play’s 10-week training program designed to nurture and support independent game developers from all around the world.
Launched in 2018, the IGA has emerged as a catalyst for the burgeoning mobile gaming industry in the region, providing developers with access to
- Google’s cutting-edge tools
- Mentorship from industry veterans
- Global networking.
Meet the 2024 Asia-Pacific IGA Cohort
This year’s IGA cohort comprises 25 Asia-Pacific indie game developers, representing eight countries, including Korea, Indonesia, and India.
These developers are creating a diverse range of mobile games, from puzzles and role-playing games to educational titles.
Here are all the participants:
Indonesia
- Algorocks
- Dreams Studio
- Lentera Nusantara
- Own Games
India
- Appspace Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Avian Hearts Studios Pvt. Ltd
- Crimzen Red Studios
- Dunali Games
- Niku Games Studio
- WASD Interactive
Korea
- blackhammer
- LiberalDust
- Gonggamore Contents Inc.
- Lunarite Studio
- Ondot Inc.
- QueseraGames Co., Ltd.
- Studio Boxcat
- Whoyaho Corp.
Philippines
- CLOVER-FI Games
Vietnam
- Hexpion
- ONDI
- Panthera Studio
Australia
- Kudos Games
Japan
- npckc
Pakistan
- Playdew
Why is Asia-Pacific the Epicenter of Mobile Gaming Growth?
The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed a meteoric rise in mobile gaming popularity, driven by various factors.
Affordable smartphones, lightning-fast internet connectivity, and a diverse range of games from Asia-headquartered gaming companies have all contributed to this growth.
Moreover, the region’s enthusiasm for gaming has positioned it as a hotbed for innovation and creativity in the mobile gaming space.
That is why Google mostly invests in the Asia Pacific region
Check out more info on the official website: Here