KRAFTON India Studios Earn Top IGDC 2025 Nominations

The KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) has announced that three of its incubated studios, Kleanup Games, Dunali Games, and Singular Scheme, have earned top nominations at the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2025, according to a BusinessWire India press release.

Madurai-based Kleanup Games’ debut title CHROMADI is nominated for Upcoming Mobile Game of the Year. The title gained global attention after appearing at the Tokyo Game Show (India Pavilion), Game Devs of Color Expo, and as a Best Mobile Game finalist at the GDWC Summer Finals.

Dunali Games, based in Gurugram, joins with Rookie Tales, also nominated for Upcoming Mobile Game of the Year. The studio, known for its participation in the Google Indie Games Accelerator, continues to attract global recognition for its focus on emotional storytelling and player engagement.

Mumbai-based Singular Scheme earned a nomination for Upcoming PC/Console Game of the Year with Frontier Paladin, showcased at GDC, Indie Game Utsav, and Gamescom LATAM.

KRAFTON Deepens Investment in India’s Game Development Ecosystem

Anuj Sahani, Head of the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator, said the nominations represent India’s creative maturity and the success of KIGI’s mission to support independent studios through mentorship and exposure.

At IGDC 2025, being held in Chennai for the first time, KRAFTON will also showcase Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Real Cricket 24, developed by its studio, Nautilus Mobile. The company’s participation underscores its ongoing investment in building a sustainable ecosystem for Indian game developers.

The recognition of KIGI Studios at IGDC 2025 reinforces India’s growing position as both a creative hub and a global contributor to the gaming industry.