India Games Showcase Highlights 12 Indie Titles From Anime-Style Apps to Sitar RPGs
The India Games Showcase signals a coordinated push to bring Indian indie games to a worldwide audience, with titles that draw on both local culture and global anime influences.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
The India Games Showcase, a digital event held in June 2026, unveiled over 40 new game trailers. This roundup selects 12 notable works developed mainly in India, including 'Appa' (inspired by 'Berserk' and 'Chainsaw Man'), 'Back In Time' (a Super Famicom-era side-scroller), 'Malhaar' (a sitar-making music RPG), and 'Shutter Story' (a horror photo-investigation game). The showcase aims to raise global awareness for India's rapidly growing but still under-supported indie game scene.
The India Games Showcase, held in June 2026, streamed over 40 new trailers from Indian developers and a few international partners. Organizers said the event's goal is to raise awareness for a market that is growing fast but still lacks sufficient creator support. Among the 12 titles highlighted here, several show clear anime and manga influences: 'Appa' from Heat Death Studio cites 'Berserk' and 'Chainsaw Man,' while 'Back In Time' from Omnaya Studios evokes 'Mega Man' and 'Metal Slug.' Other works draw on Indian traditions, such as 'Malhaar,' a music simulation RPG about learning the sitar, and 'Shutter Story,' a horror game set in a family photo album.
- Appa: Developed by Heat Death Studio; card game with rock-paper-scissors mechanics; inspired by 'Berserk' and 'Chainsaw Man'; planned for 2027.
- Back In Time: Developed by Omnaya Studios; fast-paced time-travel side-scroller reminiscent of 'Mega Man' and 'Metal Slug.'
- Malhaar: Developed by Coffee For Two; music simulation RPG where the player learns to play the sitar and makes string instruments.
- Shutter Story: Developed by Frostwood Interactive; horror game where the player investigates a family photo album to find the cause of paranormal phenomena.
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