Nigerian Game Studios Close The Year On A Strong, Festive Note

As the Christmas season brings people home and communities together, Nigeria’s growing game-development scene is also rounding off the year with steady, verifiable progress. Across the country, several creative studios and training hubs are laying foundations that will shape the industry in the coming year.

In Ile-Ife, Dimension11 Studios continues work on Legends of Orisha: Blood and Water, a project rooted in Yoruba mythology and featured on public studio profiles. The team’s commitment to African storytelling gives young creators a tangible example of how local culture can inspire globally relevant games.

In Lagos, Maliyo Games—one of Nigeria’s longest-running game studios—recently expanded into a larger workspace in Yaba, a move confirmed through industry reports. The space supports training programs, learning cohorts, and mentorship opportunities, many of which attract students and young developers returning home during the festive period.Meanwhile in Abuja, NIBCARD Games remains active in publishing indigenous tabletop and card games, reinforcing that Nigeria’s gaming ecosystem isn’t limited to digital screens alone.

As families gather for Christmas and the year winds down, these studios represent a growing creative movement—one that continues to build momentum, skill, and confidence within Nigeria’s gaming industry.