Ten African-made games from Gamathon 25
Highlighting some of the most promising titles from the region
Latest
Mad Hook becomes first Arabic studio to release physical PS5 games
Proud moment for the region
Maliyo Games’ Safari City surpasses 100,000 downloads
The game blends property development and Match-3 puzzle mechanics
The Arab Youth Hackathon returns for its second edition
The hackathon will accept registrations until October 12th, 2025
Takeaways from Gamathon 25
The six-day event comes to a close
Three African indie games debut on mobile with Android Port Challenge
Bridging the gap between PC titles and mobile players
Chaotic delivery game Tossdown to participate in Gamathon 25
Attendees can get their hands on the retro-inspired title
Gamathon 2025 set to take place in Nigeria
Bringing it home
Nyamakop launches PC demo for Africanfuturist heist game Relooted
Reclaim lost artifacts
Atmospheric maze adventure Go North gets PC demo and launch window
Embark on a quest to earn a single wish from the Maze God
Otite Reborn Preview: A bold swing from a small team
This one shows real promise
Azooma Escape Review: A comedic stealth adventure weighed down by tedious tasks
Can you put up with the family gathering?
Features
Seven African games from Lagos Games Week 2025
Some were still rough around the edges, but showed real promise
News
Four games coming to PS5 and PC through PlayStation’s MENA Hero Project
A first look at the debut lineup from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Tunisia, and Bahrain
Features
The Middle East wants to build the future of games - and it just might
For the kingdom, games are no longer just a passing interest
Reviews
Fateel Review: Loss of control
Control issue ruin an otherwise fun puzzle game.
Events
Takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2025
The event had a strong networking vibe with some promising games showcased.
Features
Top 7 MENA games to play with the family this Eid
Eid Mubarak!
Spotlights
Steer Studios on the making of Grunt Rush
"There were a few features we loved but had to gently tuck back into the idea vault."
Spotlights
Starvania Studio on the making of Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
"Jumping out of water was one of the concepts we had to let go of."
Reviews
Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree Review: Can you draw circles?
Light and Shadow collide.
Events
Takeaways from Gamathon Kenya 2025: Local devs inspire, XR gains momentum, but funding paths still unclear
The event highlighted the games industry in Africa through insightful panel sessions.
Reviews
Tossdown Preview: Parcels, parkour, projectiles
An entertaining and unhinged spin on delivery work.
Reviews
The Precinct Review: A sandbox cop game that shines in patrols but stalls in story
The game follows Nick Cordell Jr., a rookie police officer in Averno City.