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Maliyo Games

by Maliyo Games · Since 2012
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Quick facts
VendorMaliyo Games
Year launched2012
StatusActive
LocationLagos, Nigeria
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO

About Maliyo Games

Maliyo Games is the driving force behind African mobile gaming. It excels by bringing African culture and experiences into accessible, engaging games.

Maliyo Games is the driving force behind African mobile gaming. It excels by bringing African culture and experiences into accessible, engaging games. For a Product Manager or Business Analyst, its value lies in Ecosystem Development—it supports the full gaming pipeline, from training local talent to publishing globally recognized products like Disney Iwájú. It is a strong choice for players seeking authentic African storytelling and for brands looking to connect with African audiences through gaming.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Optimized for African payment realities through app store integrations.
  • Does not just build games; it builds the people who build games, ensuring a sustainable future.
  • Proved technical excellence by becoming the first African studio to partner with Disney Games.
  • Successfully fills a gap in the global market for authentic African content.
Cons
  • Balancing multiple training initiatives alongside core game development can stretch human resources.
  • Currently lacks a presence in the high-end PC or Console market
  • Production can be slowed by local power and internet challenges in West Africa.

Features

Key features

Cultural Environments

Stunning 2D and 3D art assets that replicate African architecture, street life, and fashion.

Disney Collaboration

Developed Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef, the official tie-in game for the Disney+ animation series.

GameUp Africa Academy

A comprehensive 5-month bootcamp that upskills technical talent into professional game developers.

Casual Mechanics

Focuses on easy-to-learn "snackable" gameplay like Match-3, Endless Runners, and Ludo.

African Narrative Design

Games are built around local stories, such as Okada Ride (motorbike taxis) or Aboki Run.

Additional features

Industry Reporting

Publishes the Africa Games Industry Report to provide market insights.

Internship Portal

A pipeline for top academy graduates to join the Maliyo development team.

Game Art Academy

A modular 3-month course for character design and environment art.

Brand Gamification

Tools for companies to build "Advergames" for marketing campaigns.

Leaderboards & Achievements

Competitive social features to drive user retention.

Multiplayer Ludo

Real-time online competitive play for the classic board game.

Cross-Platform Play

Syncing game progress between multiple mobile devices.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇳🇬NGN

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