Google Play’s Indie Games Fund selects 10 Latin American studios

Agonalea Games, Argentina

“We have taken part in Google Play programs in the past, which have had a huge impact on our business. It’s clear there is a proactive effort to support Latin American developers, and it's huge for both local communities and the global games industry.” — Vanina Fregoti, COO

Aoca Game Lab, Brazil

“Initiatives such as the Indie Games Fund have the potential to change the history of emerging industries like the one we have in Brazil. With the funding, we will be able to have a team that is fully dedicated to the future of the ARIDA series.” — Filipe Pereira, CEO

Asantee, Brazil

“This fund will allow us to do what we couldn't do before: continue to evolve Magic Rampage. Since the beginning of 2022, we have invested our own money in the development of the new multiplayer game mode. Now we will be able to finish it without compromising quality.” — André Santee, Founder

AVIX, Argentina

“Google Play’s Indie Games Fund is an extraordinary boost that will help us keep working on a game we love with a fresh new perspective.” — Nicolas Castez, Founder

Boomware Studio, Peru

“The Indie Games Fund gives us a boost that allows us to hire new talent, create a new working team and take a giant step forward to grow as an indie studio.” — Carlos Villena, CEO

Cafundo E Criativo, Brazil

“In addition to funding, getting support and having direct contact with Google teams is something that every gaming studio wants. We are fortunate to be part of this program.” — Leonardo Minozzo, Executive Producer

Glitch Factory, Brazil

“We applied to the Indie Games Fund because we wanted to take the next step as a company after the release of No Place for Bravery. Now with these funds, we know we'll be able to grow the business and work to build out this amazing world we have created.” — Tulio Mendez, Chief Design Officer

Orube Games Studio, Brazil

“Receiving this funding is a validation of our work, which we’ve dedicated ourselves to daily for years. It certainly assures us that Orube Games is on the right track.” — Pedro Savino, Founder

Selva Interactive, Guatemala

“This will have a powerful impact on our studio that will cascade to our community of game developers in Guatemala. The fund will enable us to continue developing our games, extend our network of contacts and create job opportunities.” — Alhvi Balcarcel, Founder

Somber Pixel, Peru

“International funding such as Google Play's Indie Games Fund opens new doors to indie devs in Latin America. It really enables local devs to grow to a whole new level, especially in the mobile market which represents an immense opportunity for developers like us to reach a wider playerbase.” — Sol Sánchez, CCO