Video games from African countries were unheard of in the past, but the market is rapidly growing. For example, in 2016, the value of the Kenyan video game market was $ 50m and by the end of 2021, it is expected to double.

 African Video game developers are coming up with new African themed games each day. The great minds are developing games that depict the African culture both in the villages and the cities. For example, the Okada Riders from Nigeria’s ChopUp studio brought out the Lagos streets’ heroic traffic gridlock.

1.     Tales of Hasan

 Do you love watching people fight for their loved ones? Tales of Hasan has got you. The game brings out the story of a hero who is determined to save his people from danger. He has the quest to see his people come out of misfortunes. As a result, he risks his life.

 Poka Studios produced the video game mainly for android apps. Besides, you can download it in less than a minute. Its size is about 6.8MB. You can fly, jump and roll as you find your way out of obstacles, fights, and trolls with Soronko and Kweya, the evil witch.

2.     Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan

 It is one of the most successful and biggest African video games. What about its story? It is an enticing one. The video games explore the world of adventure that Aurion, Prince Enzon, and his wife Ernie went through. They are determined to reclaim the throne that Aurion’s brother-in-law took.

 Guess what? Aurion is available in English and French. Besides, you can download it on your Android and iOS devices. Also, it is available at several online casinos. Lastly, if you have a desktop, you can browse it and play via your Windows browser.

3.     Africa Trail

 If you love bicycle riding, Africa Trail brings you the journey to Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in a few days using a bicycle. In the game, the player must choose three out of six teammates for the journey. However, the teammates have different travel experiences, skills, and bicycle riding experiences. 

The video game portrays the various African cultures and travel routes. The MECC game covers the History, culture, geography, and diversity of Africa. Lastly, it teaches you the importance of careful decision making and how to manage the available resources at hand.

4.     Semblance

Nyamakop, a South African game development studio, released Semblance in July 2014. On the other hand, Good Shepherd Entertainment published it. You can play the video game on your Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and OS X.

To play the 2D platform game, you use a blob-like creature to monitor the hardness world that has gotten the ordinary soft world. As you play, you twist parts of a platform made of playdough. Also, you deform to avoid dangerous places and get to higher positions. You can get the game interface in English, French, Korean, and Japanese.

5.     Throne of Gods

Do you love the African culture? Throne of Gods is a video game from Nigeria that appreciates Africa’s rich culture. It thrillingly portrays African mythology. Besides, it allows you to use several African gods and goddesses to fight.

Ali, a creative artist and a game developer, and Iruo, a programmer and asset developer, came up with the video game. Finally, Throne of Gods appeared at the West African Gaming Expo in Lagos back in 2016.

6.     Nairobi X

Andrew Kaggia, the founder of Black Division Games, came up with the Nairobi X video game. It shows Nairobi’s prominent landmarks because it reflects Nairobi CBD in the year 2030. Besides, the game’s PC version includes music from Juliani, a Kenyan rapper.

 It has a character known as Otero. He is the only survivor from a team that fights extra-terrestrial beings that have snatched the Nairobi CBD. It would be best to shoot down as many as possible to secure the city against the alien invaders. Even though the game is simple, it gives you the pride of seeing an African town featuring a video game.

7.     Child of Light

Child of Light is a role-playing video game from Ubisoft Montreal. It was released in July 2014 on PlayStation Vita and Nintendo back in October 2018. Its visuals, gameplay, story, and soundtrack cannot go unrecognized by players.

 The game’s story is set in a fictional land called Lemuria. It talks of Aurora, a child who wakes up after dying from a strange illness. Aurora has to bring back the stars, the moon, and the sun restrained by the Queen of Night to return home.

8.     Africa’s Legend

Africa’s Legend video game had received more than 50,000 downloads by 2013. Most of its players are from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and some UK and US regions. Leti Arts developed the game.

The video game embraces the African culture by featuring an unnamed Pharaoh and Wuzu, a Kenyan Maasai warrior. Also, it includes the unknown Ninja, the daughter of fictional President Mubacha from Nigeria. You can enjoy playing Africa’s Legend game as you mesmerize the different cultures from Africa.

9.     Gidi Run

Are you a race game lover? You will fall in love with the Gidi Run video game from Gamsole. It features Musa, Bamidele, Ebuka, and Shanko, who are transport workers. Musa is a cop who threatens public transport workers, but Shanko is a no-go zone bus conductor who doesn’t fear Musa.

You can access Gidi Run on PC and Windows Phone. Its visuals and soundtrack never disappoint. This makes the video game compete with other race games such as Temple Run, crossy road, and Asphalt Street Storm Racing.

10.  BroForce

Free Live Company developed the BroForce video game based in Cape Town. During its development, the video game sold more than 250,000 copies. Free Live released the video game in 2015 for OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. The PlayStation 4 Version came in 2016, while the Nintendo Switch one was released in 2018.

 The game involves a bro who fights back terrorists and saves his bro teammates and war prisoners from captivity. When playing, you earn more as you rescue many war prisoners.

African video games are enjoyable to play. You not only enjoy playing, but you also learn and appreciate the culture and diversity of people. Therefore, you can download them on your phone, laptop, tablet, and play during your free time. You will boost the African game developers and help them penetrate the world’s gaming market.