Ukiyo Studios, a Melbourne-based games marketing agency, has revealed that “SEA What I Made! (SWIM)” was showcased at the Taipei Game Show 2024. SWIM is a collection of games made in Southeast Asia which first kicked off to much success at PAX Australia 2023.

This time, four SWIM games made up the Ukiyo Studios Southeast Asian delegation to Taipei. Amongst them, two games were selected to join the Ukiyo Studio booth on the show floor. However, it’s important to note that all four games are from studios and developers in Malaysia.

Kooeh A Timeless Delight

The first is Kooeh A Timeless Delight from Twilight Foundry Games, a cosy single-player narrative-driven heartwarming restaurant management game about recollecting lost family recipes and reviving the family restaurant. Made in Malaysia, the game is heavily inspired by Malaysian culture and cuisine.

You play as a 20-something white-collar worker who grew up in the kampung before relocating to the city for better career pastures. You were recalled back by your family to help clear up the family’s dessert restaurant as it was closing down.

You can find the game on itch.io now.

Overhours

Overhours by CtrlD Studio is a single-player action tower defence game with shooter elements. Set in an alternate universe, a fictional agency is being invaded by monstrous beings. Players must use traps and special abilities to help eradicate the disruptive horrors within.

You can wishlist the game on Steam now.

As part of the Ukiyo Studios’ Publisher Pitch Day, two additional Southeast Asian games also joined the mix. Publisher Pitch Day was the first event of its kind at Taipei Game Show that invited trusted and credible publishers first access to many indie games that have never been seen before.

Nusantara Adventures

Nusantara Adventures by Moredoor Interactive is an action roguelike and resource management tactics game. Set in a fictional world inspired by the history of the Malay Sultanate, players will experience deep combat while exploring the unique settings of the lore.

You can wishlist the game on Steam now.

Midwest 90 Rapid City

Midwest 90 Rapid City from Hidden Chest Studios is a single-player, story-focused survival- tycoon game, where you build your all-American restaurant that serves Monster Meat Dishes and protect it from monster attacks.

You can wishlist the game on Steam now.

David Cardenas, Co-Founder and Director at Ukiyo Studios said:

“We were thrilled with the success of SWIM at PAX Australia 2023. It was incredibly heartwarming to see Australians resonate with the games and especially the unique and cultural stories behind them.

It makes us happy to report back that we saw similar levels of excitement for these games at Taipei Game Show this past weekend. There’s clear talent emerging from Southeast Asia, which is why we want to keep supporting indie developers from this region. Taipei Game Show sees over 300,000 consumers each year, so it’s a great opportunity for us all.”

Ukiyo Studios will be showcasing at eight other events in 2024.