Quick question; When the term “mobile games” is shouted, name the first three games that pop up in your head! Ok, now take those suggestions and guess to see if they were developed by a Malaysian gaming company or international ones. Now, this isn’t to say a Malaysian gaming company couldn’t have created internationally acclaimed games. Well, in fact, several local gamers and companies have brought Malaysia’s name onto a global stage!

Malaysian Gaming Companies & The Strides They Have Made Internationally

Malaysian gaming companies have come a long in making us proud on a global scale. It’s time to wave the Malaysian flag and dive into some locally brewed online games for mobile. You’d be surprised by how many of these games are locally made.

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Man namedrops a Malaysian game studio to impress a girl - “That’s Malaysian-made!”

Cyberrunner Zero

Developed by our friends over at Spacepup Entertainment, Cyberrunner Zero takes place in a universe a la “Total Recall”, where you wake up with no recollection whatsoever of your past life.

The Malaysian gaming company staged the entire game to be set in a strange, robotic laboratory, and your main goal is to run and avoid traps set. We wouldn’t want to spoil much, but let’s just say your brain will be getting the cardio it deserves with all the running you’re set to do.

Monster Nest

How could we get through this list without mentioning one of Weyrdworks’ pride and joy - Monster Nest? Monster Nest is what happens when you bring Pokémon and infuse it with an essence of Dungeons & Dragons. This monster fight pit simulator allows you to mix and match monster combinations to create the ultimate abomination to fend off other nasty monsters.

Yelling "My Precious" wouldn't seem out of place while you're playing Monster Nest, as you will need to defend your eggs from hungry invaders. You can even battle other players’ little monstrosities in online battles. Join our Discord to connect with a community of breeders and exchange tips on how to raise the most powerful monsters.

Ejen Ali: Agents’ Arena

This online multiplayer game was developed by another Malaysian gaming company, our cool friends, down in Johor - Common Extract. Made with a target audience of children who watch the cartoon in mind. The game was so popular that fans setup a change.org petition to get stakeholders to fund further development of the MOBA.

Mak Cun’s Adventure

Yes, you read that right, if you grew up with Diner Dash, Mak Cun’s adventure is a localised rendering of the infamous game. The likes of Mak Cun were a staple character in most of our lives growing up thus, transforming her into a central character of the game, and the comedy series was a masterstroke by Media Prima and subsequently developed yet again by Common Extract. Her goal as an entrepreneur is to either sell clothes or nasi lemak or char koay teow and level up accordingly.

Unicorns on Unicycles

If you’re wondering which Malaysian gaming company thought of a game with anthropomorphic unicorns… it’s us - Weyrdworks! Unicorns on Unicycles brings you to a mythical kingdom of unicorns.

As its name suggests, to achieve victory, you would have to challenge the laws of physics and balance yourself on a unicycle, no matter how hazardous it seems.

Get ready to risk some friendships when you battle your friends in various battle arenas in local multiplayer (PVP) on the same device. The game's ultimate goal is to stop the evil sorcerer Rumpus from achieving his fiendish schemes as he teleports you to various dangerous challenges throughout the multiverse.

Claw Stars

Who doesn’t love a good claw machine, right? Developed by our big brothers at AppXplore, Claw Stars operates on collecting gems, coins, and animals to build a better habitat for them.

The twist infused by this Malaysian gaming company is its penchant to destroy friendships. How? Well, with enough coins collected, you could even kidnap animals, and the other player would attempt to retrieve them via a ransom system.

Super Steam Puff

A classic blast from the past, Super SteamPuff is set in a universe where literally anything could happen anytime. You would have to battle renegades and fiendish bosses to gain universal superiority. You will be glued to your device as the game comes equipped with an endless mode with aliens crawling in from the unfathomable corners of space.

Malaysians’ Obsession With Multiplayer Games

Whether it's PUBG, Mobile Legends or even Among Us, why are Malaysians so fixated on playing a game with their friends and communicating in a language only known to them? Is this the mamakification of current times?

Where the older generation used to bond by gabbing away in a coffee shop, the current generation prefers to bond via a common goal in gaming. The transportive ability to bring its users into the world we have built is what makes games so engaging.

If you’re looking for a Malaysian gaming company to collaborate with to create an interactive gamification experience, Weyrdworks is the partner for you. We have worked with a slew of brands from the likes of Maxis, Carlsberg and MDEC to create a fun experience in a typically “non-game environment”, which has proven to be successful in attracting the likes of gamers and non-gamers.

At Weyrdworks, our team of experienced professionals use the latest game development technologies to create truly captivating gaming experiences. Our commitment to excellence has made us the premier game development company in Malaysia. We strive to make every game we create unique and memorable, with a focus on providing engaging gameplay, stunning visuals and captivating stories.

Games Originating From a Malaysian Gaming Company