The Bharat Tech Triumph Program (BTTP) has selected 20 talented game developers to represent India at prestigious global gaming events.
This third season marks the largest edition yet, with participation exceeding 1,000 entries from across the country.
Organized jointly by WinZO Games and the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC), this initiative has gained solid backing from key government bodies.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) have thrown their support behind the program to boost India's growing gaming sector.
The 20 winning games cover a wide range of genres from VR experiences to strategy games and RPGs. Here's the full winners list:
Sportsverse – Yudiz Solutions (VR-based multi-sport experience)
Winds of Arcana: Ruination – Brewed Games (Fantasy Metroidvania adventure)
AUM – The Game – Brahman Studios (Mythology-inspired multiplayer RPG)
Battle Legion: Mass Troops RPG – GodSpeed Games (Mass-battle strategy game)
MetaBall – Moonfrog Labs (Futuristic sports game with metaverse integration)
Shardbound – NCore Games (Tactical card-based strategy game)
Turbo Cricket – JetSynthesys (High-speed cricket simulation)
Dungeon Defenders Awakening – Nodwin Gaming (Multiplayer tower defense RPG)
ZorKa: Cyber Samurai – Neon Play Studio (Cyberpunk action RPG)
Havoc Hunters – Mayhem Studios (Co-op multiplayer shooter)
Temple Run VR – Imangi Studios India (Classic runner game in VR format)
Gods of Asura – Tilting Point India (Strategy RPG set in ancient mythological worlds)
Super City Builder – Hypernova Interactive (City-building simulation with AI-driven elements)
Clash of Deities – GameEon Studios (Fantasy card-battle game inspired by Indian folklore)
Shadow Tactics: India – Plarium India (Stealth strategy game set in medieval India)
Dreamland Chronicles – Sumo Digital India (Story-driven fantasy adventure game)
Battle Bots Arena – PlaySimple Games (AI-driven robot combat game)
Racing Rivals Extreme – Kwalee India (High-intensity racing game)
Cyber City Mayhem – Hike Games (Open-world cyberpunk style RPG)
Palm Sugar: A Village Story - MonoTuskStudios (Relaxing narrative based RPG)
Now, the winning developers will showcase their games at three major events:
Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 in San Francisco (March 17-21)
Start-Up Mahakumbh in Delhi (April 3-5)
WAVES in Mumbai (May 1-4)
These opportunities will connect Indian developers with investors, publishers, and industry leaders from around the world.
Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary of DPIIT, emphasized how BTTP is helping advance India's position in the global gaming industry. "This program fuels the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision by mentoring game developers and exporting top Indian gaming content," he stated.
Padma Shri Prashanth Prakash highlighted the potential for growth, noting that "Gaming is undergoing a massive transformation globally. With the right support, India can become a leader in gaming exports."
WinZO Games Co-Founder Paavan Nanda reinforced BTTP's mission, saying, "With this edition, BTTP has solidified itself as the key platform for unlocking the talent of Indian game developers."
Which games are you excited about? Let me know in the comments.
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