Indie Game Utsav (IGU) will showcase 30 independent video games developed by Indian creators during its week-long event in December . The event will be held under Comic Con India from December 7 to 13, with conference and workshop sessions scheduled for December 9 and 10.

According to a press release issued by NODWIN Gaming today, the initiative aims to support India’s independent gaming industry by connecting game developers with international creators, investors and industry leaders. It will provide opportunities for developers to showcase their games, learn from experienced professionals and build industry connections.

The showcase will feature 30 independent games across different genres, including ‘Raji: Kaliyuga’, ‘Street Cricket’, ‘Appa’, ‘Cosmic Race’, ‘Raahi’, ‘Dodo Duckie’, ‘Gods of Cricket’ and ‘FENDERSHOT’.

IGU will also organise a mentorship programme for selected developers. Each participant will be able to choose six mentors for dedicated one-on-one sessions lasting one hour each. These sessions will be spread across three to four days. Developers will also receive a follow-up call after the event.

The mentorship programme will include professionals from Ubisoft Paris, thatgamecompany, Upside Up Games AB, Nodding Heads Studio and Cassini Sound. Founders and leaders from independent studios such as Hyperboreal, Goldpact Goblins and Papercoda Games will also participate.

The conference and workshop sessions on December 9 and 10 will feature panel discussions, keynote sessions and practical workshops covering game development, funding, publishing and scaling gaming businesses.

One of the major highlights will be the first-ever public playable demo of ‘Raji: Kaliyuga’. Visitors will get an opportunity to experience the game firsthand. The creators will also host an exclusive trailer breakdown session, explaining the creative process behind the game’s trailer campaign, which has crossed 13 million views.

Speaking about the initiative, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, said that India has the talent and ambition to develop games for global audiences. He added that Indie Game Utsav aims to connect independent developers with industry experts and potential partners who can help them grow.

Avichal Singh, Founder of Indie Game Utsav, said that the platform aims to help independent developers understand different aspects of the gaming business, including funding, publishing and finding an audience. He added that the mentorship programme will allow developers to choose experts according to their requirements.

The initiative will also connect the gaming community with the wider creative industries represented by Comic Con India and IndiaJoy, including animation, visual effects, digital entertainment and pop culture.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the state is committed to supporting local talent and strengthening its animation, visual effects and gaming ecosystem. Sanjay Jaju, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Government of Telangana, highlighted plans to attract global companies from the animation, gaming, VFX and entertainment sectors to Hyderabad.