NODWIN Gaming and Nodding Heads Games Partner with Summer Game Fest for the Inaugural ‘India Games Showcase’

Global digital showcase to premiere 40 Indian indie games on June 8, bringing the country’s next generation of game creators to audiences worldwide

NODWIN Gaming and Nodding Heads Games today announced the launch of the inaugural India Games Showcase (IGS), a new digital showcase created to bring India’s most promising indie games to a global audience. Premiering on June 8, the event will feature 40 curated titles through trailers, reveals, gameplay showcases and announcements, shining a spotlight on the creativity, ambition and diversity emerging from Indian game studios.

The India Games Showcase is an official partner event of Summer Game Fest, the annual celebration of video games founded by Geoff Keighley that brings together players, developers and publishers from across the world for a weekend of major announcements and game discoveries. The showcase will also be accompanied by a dedicated Steam event, making it easier for players to discover, follow and wishlist participating games.

India’s game development community has come a long way over the last decade. Today, developers across the country are creating original experiences that draw from a wide range of genres, artistic influences and storytelling traditions. Yet for many independent studios, reaching audiences beyond their home market remains a significant challenge. India Games Showcase was born from a simple idea: great games deserve to be seen. By creating a dedicated platform within one of gaming’s biggest moments, the initiative aims to help Indian developers find new audiences, build global visibility and unlock new opportunities.

The showcase is spearheaded by Nodding Heads Games, the studio behind Raji: An Ancient Epic, a title that marked a turning point for Indian game development on the world stage, becoming the first Indian game to be nominated at The Game Awards in the Best Debut Game category, and winning multiple accolades globally.

NODWIN Gaming Co-founder and Managing Director Akshat Rathee shares: “There is a raw, untapped creative energy in the Indian indie ecosystem right now that is completely unique. We are seeing developers blend world-class mechanics with incredibly rich, localized storytelling that the global gaming community hasn’t experienced before. We want to make sure that a brilliant game built in India doesn’t just stay a local secret, but gets the global eyeballs, distribution, and recognition it rightfully deserves.”

Nodding Heads Games Co-founder and Game Director Avichal Singh shares: “The debut of India Games Showcase proves that Indian indies are making strides as they arrive and make a presence internationally. The rise of quality and genre variety titles in recent years is very promising. Our partnership with the world’s biggest showcase, Summer Game Fest, is another mark of approval for the country. We’re excited for the times ahead.”
The showcase is supported by a passionate community of Indian game developers who have volunteered their time and expertise to help build a platform dedicated to advancing the country’s indie game ecosystem.

What games can we expect at the showcase?

Ahead of the showcase, India Games Showcase has revealed the first set of the 40 participating titles that will be featured during the June 8 broadcast.

• Raahi by Kalp: Cruise through the heart of 1990s Goa as an auto-rickshaw driver collecting stories, secrets, and memories from every passenger.
• Dodo Duckie by BornMonkie: A charming dimension-swapping puzzle adventure where a duck flips between 2D and 3D to rescue kidnapped chicken friends.
• Loop : Beginning Of Never Ending Journey by Pravin Nikam: A surreal 2.5D adventure where a boy with amnesia journeys through a dreamlike world filled with mystery, puzzles, and unsettling twists.
• Rakshasa by Odd Compass Studio: Battle through a dark mythological nightmare inspired by Indian folklore, where terrifying demons and brutal combat await at every turn.
• Silkgrove by Gallic Entertainment: Build, explore, and survive in a beautifully handcrafted world where cozy village life meets mystery and adventure.

Event Details:

• Date: 8th June 2026, Monday
• Timings: 10 AM PT or 10:30 PM IST
• Platforms: Youtube, Twitch

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