Games Industry Africa

South Africa’s Free Lives and Cozy Lives Turn Heads at Wholesome Direct with Dressmaker

by vbassey

3 min read – June 10, 2026

The cozy simulation game surpassed 100,000 Steam wishlists over the weekend, marking a significant milestone for the South African outfit South African developer and publisher Free Lives, together with its cozy-focused sister label Cozy Lives, made a striking impression at this weekend’s Wholesome Direct showcase with the reveal of Dressmaker a simulation game that puts […]

Johannesburg Studio Riker Reveals Text-Driven Mystery

by vbassey

2 min read – June 8, 2026

A text-driven murder mystery set in the cutthroat world of fashion, the game is set for a Q1 2027 release on Steam. Detective Turner: If Looks Could Kill, the debut title from Johannesburg-based developer Riker, has officially been revealed during the Story Rich Showcase hosted by Fellow Traveller. Set to launch in Q1 2027 for […]

GameUp Africa Evolves Beyond Training as Maliyo Expands Its Talent Infrastructure

by vbassey

5 min read – June 3, 2026

Maliyo Games releases its five-year impact report and announces a major evolution of its flagship developer training programme. What started as a five-month bootcamp in 2021 has become the largest game developer training ecosystem on the continent. This week, Maliyo Games founder Hugo Obi released the GameUp Africa 5-Year Impact Report and announced that the […]

Why This Kenyan Solo Developer Chose Medieval Theology Instead of Mobile Trends

by vbassey

5 min read – June 1, 2026

A self-taught developer on the Kenyan coast has built a punishing, theology-driven RPG that argues Africa was never the passive recipient of Christianity. Kalachu Mwiri did not come to game development through the usual channels. The 30-year-old from Kilifi, Kenya, holds a degree in Construction Management from the University of Nairobi and has, at various […]

AJB Games Studio Announces Cazafonia

by vbassey

1 min read – May 27, 2026

Moroccan game developer and AJG Games Studio CEO Ayman Jbari has officially revealed the studio’s latest project, Cazafonia, marking a new milestone for the country’s growing games ecosystem. The announcement was made via social media following the game’s recent public reveal Sharing the news with his followers on social media, Jbari said: “I’m thrilled to […]

Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 Closes as Africa’s Largest Gaming Event on Record

by vbassey

3 min read – May 25, 2026

The third edition of Morocco Gaming Expo (MGE) wrapped up in Rabat on 24 May, marking the conclusion of what is now the largest video game gathering ever held on the African continent. Inaugurated under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and opened by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, the event ran […]

Ma3 Simulator Crowdfunding Campaign Closes at 100% on Jiwe IO

by vbassey

2 min read – May 18, 2026

The Nairobi-inspired transit game becomes the first fully funded project on the Kenyan platform, raising KES 25,000 to finance its next development update. Ma3 Simulator has successfully closed its crowdfunding campaign on Jiwe IO at 100% of its target, raising KES 25,000 to fund the game’s next major update. The campaign, the first live crowdfunding […]

Feather’s Edge reaches 10k wishlists after 72h

by vbassey

1 min read – May 13, 2026

South African Clockwork Acorn revealed that 72 hours since its announcement, Feather’s Edge hit 10,000 wishlists on Steam and their trailer has received over 250,000 views across our various platforms. In the weeks since its reveal, the game has since doubled its wishlists. Feather’s Edge is an action-packed kinetic metroidvania. Play as Upu, the Hoopoe […]

Assembly Games Egypt Launches to Unite and Grow Egypt’s Game Development Industry

by vbassey

2 min read – May 11, 2026

Egypt’s game development scene is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of Assembly Games Egypt (AGE), a new industry association dedicated to supporting, organizing, and expanding the country’s game development ecosystem. Founded to serve as a central hub for Egypt’s growing network of studios, independent developers, academic institutions, and community leaders, AGE […]

GamesConnect AFRICA at Gamescom 2026

by GIA

1 min read – May 8, 2026

The Goethe-Institut is preparing its GamesConnect AFRICA activities at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne and invites partners, individual practitioners, and games industry stakeholders to indicate whether they plan to attend the event. GamesConnect AFRICA is a Goethe-Institut initiative that supports the growth and international visibility of African game development. Through collaboration, professional exchange, and network-building, the programme […]

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South Africa’s Free Lives and Cozy Lives Turn Heads at Wholesome Direct with Dressmaker

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Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 Closes as Africa’s Largest Gaming Event on Record

Ma3 Simulator Crowdfunding Campaign Closes at 100% on Jiwe IO

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Assembly Games Egypt Launches to Unite and Grow Egypt’s Game Development Industry

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