Exploring the best of Southeast Asian game development. Follow for reviews, news, interviews and curated lists of the latest indie games from the region
✨REVIEW🚀
Want to know why we think 'A Space for the Unbound' is a true masterpiece? "Spacedive" into our in-depth review and discover what makes this pixel-art adventure game set in 90s Indonesia stand out.
#ASpaceForTheUnbound
#pixelart
#virtualsea
Southeast Asian games* on Steam as of January 2024!
Indonesia🇮🇩 still holds the pole position, but we have a new number two: Thailand🇹🇭, overtaking Singapore🇸🇬 for the first time!
All the games:
*incl. released/announced/early access/abandoned games
We take the accusations against the Malaysian studio Persona Theory Games very seriously.
We have contacted them to gather more info regarding these allegations of sexual harassment & workplace abuse.
We also encourage the victim(s) to contact us confidentially & anonymously.
Saqina's game studio, Persona Theory Games, has been accused of sexual harassment, covering up said incidents, and other workplace misconduct.
She should not represent the Malaysian game industry on the future of inclusivity.
TGA should conduct investigation on their nominees.
Celebrate SEAsian games with a trailer show and a Steam event at Southeast Asia Go Onward!
14 Dec - 2 Feb:
#SEAGO
Steam Event with discounts, demos, feat. 130+ SEA games!
28 Dec:
#SEAGO
Online video show with trailers of fan favourites, upcoming titles +
#PCGamePass
giveaway.
In addition to mobile devices, the PC is the most important release platform for game developers from
#SoutheastAsia
. This is reflected in the numbers: On our
#Steam
Curator page, we have now recorded more than 340 games coming from the region.
#GamesfromSEA
#IndieDev
#GameDev
With devastation, we received news that Fahmitsu passed away unexpectedly last night.
We mourn the grand auteur of Indonesian gaming history & creator of indie classic Coffee Talk. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, to whom we extend our heartfelt condolences.
RIP
Don't miss the Southeast Asia Game Onward 2023 showcase! 🎮 Tune in live on Dec 28 at 7PM (GMT+7) on YouTube or Steam.
#SEAGO
👀New game trailers!
🎙️Hosts from all over Southeast Asia!
🏆Win a PC Game Pass code!
Watch here:
#SEAGO2023
We're finalizing our preview of 2021 with the country that probably produces the most games in Southeast Asia: Indonesia🇮🇩
Which of these 30+ games are you looking forward to playing next year?
#GamesfromSEA
#GameDevID
#IndieGames
Looking for something different? Check out Southeast Asian indie and university games on !
Over 900 quirky, unfinished, absolutely lovely, and surprisingly innovative options to choose from our curated directory:
Unleash your inner
#Troublemaker
with this narrative fighting game set in an Indonesian high school - because who wouldn't want to relive their school days, but with sick moves and less homework? Read the full review now!
@GamecomTeam
We have tracked down the best upcoming games from Southeast Asia at
#gamescom2021
. Check out our coverage for more than 30 exciting new games!
➡️
#GamesfromSEA
#indiegames
With regard to the current Steam ban in Indonesia, we would like to emphasize once again the immense importance of the sales platform for the archipelago's game ecosystem, as most of the games from Southeast Asia come from Indonesian studios.
More:
📢New Games from Southeast Asia - June 2022
New games were released and popular classics came out on other platforms. Lots of great stuff to play from Southeast Asia this month!
Check our
#GamesfromSEA
Release Calendar:
More details in this thread!
Every year, we cover the cost of running Virtual SEA mostly by ourselves. Please help support free games journalism in Southeast Asia by donating on Ko-fi! 🙏
Donate now:
VirtualSEA is at PGDX Day 2! First of its kind in the Philippines, the event features rows and rows of incredible indie games, touted as the stars of the country's bright game development future. Follow along as we feature these titles!
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2023 celebrates indie games from the region at
@gamescomasia
with brand-new trailers, interviews, and exclusive game reveals!🎉
📖
📺
We're proud to have worked w
@20mPodcast
on this amazing show!
5 years ago, we published the first post on Virtual SEA. A lot has happened since then and we are proud to have found our spot among the most important media sites for games from Southeast Asia 🎉
This would not have been possible without you, dear readers! THANK YOU💚
Here are just 4 of the many new
#gamesfromsea
that we have added to our Steam Curator page!
👊🇸🇬Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
🎨🇵🇭San Fernando
🐱🇸🇬Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean
🏝️🇮🇩Mirth Island
Discover new SEAsian gems every week:
Coral Island is a farming game with a purpose! 🎮🏝️
Once a
#Kickstarter
miracle, this Indonesia-made gem takes on environmental challenges.
With the full version released now, discover how it stacks up against its genre peers in our review:
#CoralIsland
🎮New Games from Southeast Asia - July
2022
Let’s bring you up to date with game releases from
#SEA
!
#GamesfromSEA
Release Overview:
Upcoming games from SEA:
More info in this thread!
We’re happy to announce the return of the Southeast Asian Games Showcase at
@gamescomasia
hosted by us and
@20mPodcast
featuring trailers, developer interviews, & new reveals from over 25 indie studios across SEA!
🗓️ Sunday October 22nd | 2 P.M. GMT+8 |
After securing the award for Best Southeast Asian Game of 2023, A Space for the Unbound also won Best Indonesian Game! 🇮🇩 Congratulations to
@MojikenStudio
and
@togeproductions
!
📢 The IGDX Steam sale page is live! Grab copies of beloved Indonesian games, and discover your next favorites from the hidden gems and up and coming projects. Available only this week!
Indonesian game development studio and publisher
@togeproductions
marked its 15th anniversary on January 17 with a show full of new announcements and games, including a new title by the makers
@ASFTUgame
!
📣Virtual SEA's
@kenzie__du
participated in a panel by
@asosiasigame_id
titled "Overcoming Obstacles-Fostering Women in Games Across Southeast Asia."
The discussion covers topics like work environment & challenges women face in a male-dominated industry:
February, the shortest month of the year, surprises with the most extensive list of new games from Southeast Asia with 16 releases!🎉
Discover them all here:
Toge Productions'
@kriegsfront
Battlescaper lets us pose Mechs against Southeast Asian landscapes!
Here are some stylish shots that we created with the tool's demo. Post your best pictures below!
#GamesfromSEA
#Kriegsfront
#VirtualSEA
IGDX 2023: Indie Rise New Talents Awards Winners! 🥂
🏆 New Challenger: Snakehaus by AlchemyCats
🏆 Best Project: Kejora by
@berangincreativ
🏆 Jury’s Choice: Project GT by
@rollinggloryjam
Congratulations to the winners! 🎉
⭐New Games from Southeast Asia October 2021⭐
Like every month, we present the hottest game releases from
#SoutheastAsia
in this thread.
Even though it's Halloween🎃, we don't just have horror games; there is something for every genre fan! (1/5)
More:
📢Virtual SEA has a new look and feel!
After a maintenance break, our website is now fully accessible again.
Discover the new Virtual SEA:
🆕New logo and visual design
✨New and better layout
⚙️More functions
🦹♀️Better user experience
Heads up! Our friends at
@20mpodcast
are celebrating
#MalaysiaDay
🇲🇾with a Malaysia Direct, featuring 11 local developers and publishers showcasing new and upcoming titles.
⏰Saturday, September 16th 11am MYT 🔗
New
#GamesfromSEA
November 2020 Edition
🇮🇩Seaside Cafe Story 🇮🇩 What Comes After 🇹🇭Psycho 🇸🇬🇵🇭Assassin's Creed Valhalla 🇹🇭Cook For Cats 🇮🇩Paw Paw Paw 🇸🇬Hellopet House🇹🇭Daikaiju Daikessen: Versus 🇲🇾DeLight: The Journey Home 🇸🇬Kim's Garden 🇸🇬Shining Beyond
Discover the vibrant and diverse world of video games from Southeast Asia. Captivating storytelling, innovative gameplay & breathtaking visuals, all inspired by rich cultural heritage. From indie gems to AAA, SEA is a treasure trove for gamers worldwide!
📢New Games from Southeast Asia - May 2022
A prologue, early access releases, console ports, and entire games: This time, the variety of new SEAsian games is particularly glorious!
Check our
#GamesfromSEA
Release Calendar:
More details in this thread!
📢New Games from Southeast Asia - March 2022
So many new games from SEA! Who is going to play all this?
#GamesfromSEA
Release Calendar:
More details in this thread! (1/3)
Dear friends,
The past weeks made me realize that I am completely exhausted and need a break from working on
@VirtualSEAsia
. I hope to recover from a very stressful year and come back with new ideas and motivation.
Will keep you updated! 🙏
Malaysian studio
@personatheorymy
unveiled the theme song for their upcoming game Kabaret at the Save & Sound Festival
Check out the live performance of the "Song of Mothers" with the Bandung-based band SambaSunda using traditional Indonesian instruments:
Three major gaming events from Southeast Asia await us in October! How not to lose track?🤔
It's pretty simple with our handy new calendar tool that shows upcoming events and every exciting new game release for the coming months!
Check it out: