This week, the App Store is celebrating the creativity and cultural richness of Southeast Asia with a special collection of indie games. Specifically, each game is inspired by the region’s culinary traditions, designed to bring players a taste of home-cooked fun. Furthermore, indie developers from across Southeast Asia have come together to create unique, food-themed features and events. These, in turn, reflect the warmth and comfort of local flavours, adding a personal and heartfelt touch to the celebration.
Here are some of the must-try games featured in the collection:
Trial by Trivia (Singapore)
Love trivia and competitive fun with family and friends? Trial by Trivia is the game for you. This interactive knowledge-based game offers a variety of categories, from countries and video games to fashion, and promises to challenge even the most seasoned trivia enthusiasts. A word of warning: things get tougher as you progress, so prepare for intense competition! Don’t miss the limited-time Southeast Asian delicacies event running until the 29th of October, where you can test your knowledge of local dishes.
A Slight Chance of Sawblades (Singapore)
If fast-paced, reflex-testing games are more your speed, A Slight Chance of Sawblades will keep you on your toes. In this high-stakes obstacle course, players dodge and jump over falling sawblades. But, in keeping with the theme, until October 24th, you’ll also have to avoid falling Kueh Lapis and Ketupat. You can even play as Singapore’s iconic Chilli Crab!
Postknight 2 (Malaysia)
Adventure RPG lovers are in for a treat with Postknight 2, a game where players embark on a delivery journey across a fantasy world filled with oceans, meadows, and mountains. To add to the fun, from now until the 29th of October, players can gather key ingredients to cook up iconic Malaysian dishes, including the beloved Nasi Lemak.
Window Garden (Philippines)
For a more laid-back, zen experience, Window Garden invites players into a cosy, virtual space where they can grow succulents, fruits, and vegetables. Perfect for plant lovers and lo-fi music fans, this game doubles as a focus companion. From now until October 24th, look out for special in-game decorations featuring adorable gem biscuit and rice cracker plushies.
Potion Punch 2 (Philippines)
Turn up the heat in Potion Punch 2, a time-management restaurant game where you run your very own magical eatery with the help of baby dragons. Players can serve fantasy-inspired dishes and decorate their restaurants with cultural flair. Until the 14th of November, players can serve fluffy rice cakes and add a stunning sculpture inspired by Balinese monuments to their restaurant décor.
This collection of indie games is live on the App Store starting on the 17th of October and runs through various dates depending on the game. With themes ranging from trivia challenges to RPG adventures, there’s something for everyone. Celebrate the rich, diverse flavours of Southeast Asia and dive into these fun-filled experiences today!
