Dambe - Spear & Shield

An upcoming fighting game inspired by Dambe, a traditional Hausa martial art. The project aims to translate indigenous combat styles into modern competitive gameplay rooted in Nigerian cultural heritage.

Studio: Deluxe Creation Studios

Country: Nigeria

Genre:  Fighting

Platform: PC

Status: In development

Why it matters: The team is making a bold effort to bring Nigeria’s traditional Dambe martial art into the fighting game genre. By drawing directly from Hausa combat culture, it represents a rare attempt to translate indigenous African fighting styles into interactive, competitive play.

More to come as development progresses.