Can indie games inspire a creative boom from Indian developers?

British-Indian game developer Charu Desodt believes the success of titles such as Venba has been thanks to their commitment to authenticity. "They make me feel very proud," she says. "We're coming to a point where the industry is growing massively, both in terms of hours spent gaming but more importantly in the variety of the games. "When you have authentic local stories told from the heart, that's something everyone can relate to." Charu says funding for "unique and quirky stories has been an issue" but recent successes such as Venba and Thirsty Suitors have shown there is an appetite for south Asian stories told by south Asian developers.