Disputed People Games
OperatingSouth African studio making culturally rich games rooted in African stories and mythology.
- Gaming
- South Africa
- Grant
- Founded 2023
- disputedpeoplegames.com ↗
- Last round
- Grant
- Oct 2026
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2023
- Investors
- 1
- listed
About Disputed People Games
Disputed People Games is a South African game studio founded in 2023. It creates culturally rich, character-driven video games rooted in African stories and mythology. Its title Mitts and the Divine Recipes is a 3D retro-inspired adventure. The studio was selected for the Google Play Indie Games Fund Africa 2026 cohort.
Disputed People Games funding1 round
The latest is a Grant announced 28 Oct 2026, led by Google.
Who has invested in Disputed People Games
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | Disputed People Games Grant28 Oct 2026 Led by Google | Not disclosed |
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Frequently asked about Disputed People Games
- Where is Disputed People Games based and when was it founded?
- Disputed People Games is headquartered in South Africa and was founded in 2023.
- How much funding has Disputed People Games raised?
- Disputed People Games has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Grant, was announced on 28 Oct 2026.
- Who has invested in Disputed People Games?
- Backers include Google.
- What sector is Disputed People Games in?
- Disputed People Games operates in Gaming and Game Development.
