Grow your indie game with help from Google Play

Discover our dedicated programmes, designed specifically for indie game developers, that will help you create great games and grow on Google Play.

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Indie Games Accelerator

The Indie Games Accelerator is an online education and mentorship programme for high-potential indie game studios that are looking to supercharge their growth on Android and Google Play.

If you are a small game studio looking to learn how to grow a games company alongside a global community of passionate game developers, this is the programme for you.

Apply to Indie Games Accelerator 2024.

Indie Games Fund

The Indie Games Fund awards $2 million in cash funding — without giving up equity in return — along with hands-on support to selected small games studios based in Latin America, to help them build and grow their businesses on Google Play.

Check out the 2022 edition.

Indie Games Festival

The Indie Games Festival is a competition for high-quality indie games that are ready for the spotlight. Finalists and winners are awarded promotions and exclusive prizes that will boost their discoverability.

Check out the 2023 edition in Japan.

Check out the 2022 editions in Europe and Korea.

Indie Games Groups

This Discord-based community programme is designed to help indie game developers meet experienced technology experts, influencers, thought leaders and other developers with similar interests.

The programme is being piloted in Turkiye, Indonesia, Philippines, and India.

Indie Corner

The Indie Corner is a dedicated section on Google Play highlighting new and innovative games created by indie game developers like you. We're always looking for high-quality, creative and fun hidden gems.

Submit your game

More resources

Check out more resources below for best practices regarding how to launch and grow your indie game on Google Play.

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