We’re a studio in Kenya
who build great games
that matter
What we do
- We make thoughtful high-quality games, informed by our African roots – See more
- We provide consultancy, design & production services for great partners – See more
- We run Africa’s first games-focussed co-working and events space, the Nairobi Game Development Centre – See more
- We are proud co-founders of PAGG, The Pan-Africa Gaming Group – See more
Our games
Usiku Beats
A mobile rhythm game celebrating African music
Shamba Showdown
A 3D farming simulator based in Kenya
Mobile browser games
A growing collection of licensable African-themed HTML5 browser games
Consulting & partnerships
Electric Blue: Gecko Dash
A popular casual mobile game for On The Edge Productions, raising awareness for the critically endangered Electric Blue gecko.
Mission 55: Conflict in Anaka
A mobile strategy game for GIZ and the African Union, informing young players of the AU’s role in Africa.
Cyber Soljas
A mobile platformer for the Kenyan Communications Authority promoting online safety for kids.
Mama Atingi Shop
A mobile business simulator for GIZ, designed as a guide to best practices for West African tourist shop owners.
Clients & partners
Media mentions
Latest articles
Usiku Games joins Blockchain Games Alliance to promote gaming for social good
Nairobi Kenya: Mobile Game Development Studio has joined the Blockchain Games Alliance to promote its games for social good and democratize access to the games. According to Jay Shapiro, CEO and Founder, Usiku Games, the company will harness the power of Blockchain...
AI Voice Cloning for Gaming
Transcribed from an interview with Usiku Games CEO, Jay Shapiro on www.Kenya.ai – recorded in Nairobi, Kenya in September 2021. ---------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I'm Jay Shapiro, I'm CEO and founder of Usiku.Games based here in Nairobi,...
Surprising Reasons Why Gaming is Good for You
You have probably been asked once or twice in your life about the activities you consider good, even healthy, for you. And like most, you likely listed jogging and working out, eating healthily, or even relaxing in nature, whether that is alone or with family and...