Ogre Head Studio

What Ogre Head Studio does

Ogre Head Studio is an independent video game developer and consultancy founded in 2014 in Hyderabad, India, by Zainuddeen Fahadh. The studio operates two parallel business lines: the design and self-publishing of original IP games inspired by Indian mythology and folklore, and end-to-end game development services (design, development, art, and consultation) sold to indie and large game studios.

Its shipped product portfolio centers on Asura, an action roguelike dungeon crawler featuring procedurally generated maps, RPG mechanics, and a loot system with multiple weapons, released in 2017 alongside a free 'Vengeance Edition' DLC. A second title, Yodha, is in development as a turn-based deck-builder set in a fantastical world drawn from Indian folklore. The studio's stated technical capability spans PC, console, mobile, browser, AR, and VR development. Distribution for its own IP is hybrid: self-published on Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle for global audiences, with regional publisher partnerships handling China and Japan.

Revenue is generated through two streams — one-time digital sales of original IP games and project-based professional services contracts. The services client roster includes Viacom/Viacom18, Nickelodeon India, LG, Warner Bros, DC Comics, and several indie and startup studios. Marketing is event-driven (PAX, Bit Summit, SXSW, GDC, Dubai Game Expo, Taipei Game Show, IGX), supported by earned media coverage in Kotaku, Mumbai Mirror, Indian Express, and Stumagz, and direct community channels including Discord, YouTube, and an email newsletter. The studio is bootstrapped, privately held, and operates with a 1–10 person team.

Name

Ogre Head Studio

Legal name

Ogre Head Studio

Website

https://ogreheadstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ogre Head Studio is a Hyderabad-based independent video game developer and consultant that self-publishes original Indian-mythology-themed games (Asura, Yodha) and provides end-to-end game development and co-development services to indie and large game studios worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Game Development

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Indie Game Studios (MPAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outsourcing Studios (Art/Animation/Audio/Engineering Support) (MPAFAAAN), Co-Development, Porting & Remaster Studios (MPAFAAAM)

Keywords

• Indie game development
• Action roguelike games
• Game development services
• Mythology-inspired games
• Multi-platform games

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Original IP Game Sales: Ogre Head Studio develops and self-publishes original games like Asura, generating revenue through direct sales on digital distribution platforms (Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle) and through regional publishers in China and Japan.
2. Game Development Services: The studio provides end-to-end game development services including game design, development, art creation, and consultation to indie and large game studios. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts and consulting fees.
3. Co-Development and Consultation: Post-Asura, the studio established a co-development business line alongside original IP creation, providing development and consultation services to other studios.
4. Free DLC / Content Expansions: The studio released a free DLC titled 'Vengeance Edition' for Asura, which helped sustain player engagement and drive continued sales of the base game.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ogre Head Studio is an independent video game company that designs, develops, and self-publishes original games inspired by Indian mythology and culture for global audiences (notably Asura and the upcoming Yodha). In parallel, the studio provides end-to-end game development services — including game design, development, art creation, and consultation — to both indie and large game studios.

Product overview

Ogre Head Studio is an independent video game developer and consultant based in Hyderabad, India, founded in 2014. Their product portfolio centers on original games inspired by Indian myth and culture: Asura (an action roguelike dungeon crawler released in 2017) and the upcoming Yodha (a turn-based deck-builder). Beyond their own IPs, the studio offers comprehensive game development services to other studios including game design, development across PC/console/mobile/AR/VR platforms, art asset creation, and professional consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asura Action roguelike dungeon crawler inspired by Indian mythology, featuring procedurally generated maps, RPG elements, and a diverse loot system with numerous weapons. Sold as a digital game on Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle for PC.
• Asura Vengeance Edition (DLC) Free downloadable content expansion for Asura that adds additional content and features to enrich the player experience.
• Game Development Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Asura won Best International Award at Bit Summit 2017
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinese PublishercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Ogre Head Studio partnered with a Chinese publisher to distribute Asura in China. With Chinese and Japanese publishers handling distribution in those regions, the studio managed self-publishing elsewhere.
• Japanese PublishercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017With Chinese and Japanese publishers handling distribution in those regions, Ogre Head Studio facilitated Asura's release in Japan. The studio managed self-publishing elsewhere globally.
• Dubai Game Expo ClientminorOthers · 1 January 2014At Dubai Game Expo 2014, Ogre Head Studio secured their first client who provided crucial financial support to sustain the studio while they continued developing Asura.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Games2win: Mumbai-based mobile game publisher and developer with a long track record in India. Comparable as a domestic Indian game studio with both original IP and publisher/development services.
• Dhruva Interactive: India-based game art and development services studio serving global publishers. Closely comparable to Ogre Head's co-development and game art services line, with a deeper enterprise track record.
• Nodding Heads Games: Indian indie studio that developed Raji: An Ancient Epic, an action-adventure game rooted in Indian mythology. Highly comparable as a fellow India-based indie combining mythology themes with global PC/console distribution.
• nCore Games: Indian game studio behind FAU-G and other original titles, building Indian-themed global IP. Comparable as another India-based studio developing and self-publishing original games targeting global audiences.
• SuperGaming: Pune-based indie game studio behind PAC-MAN and other titles, with both original IP and B2B/white-label work. Directly comparable as a similarly sized Indian studio running a dual original-IP and services model.
• Lakshya Digital: India-based game art and co-development outsourcing studio serving AAA clients. Direct competitor for the studio's B2B art and development services contracts.
• 99Games: India-based mobile and PC game developer and publisher. Comparable as a fellow small/medium Indian studio developing and publishing original games on global platforms.
• Quicksand: India-based design and innovation studio that does game-adjacent work and is a listed partner/collaborator of Ogre Head. Tangentially comparable as part of the same India-based interactive and game services ecosystem.
• Moonfrog Labs: Bengaluru-based mobile and social game studio with India-focused original IP. Comparable as a fellow India-based game studio combining original development with multi-platform reach.

Broad incumbents

• Ubisoft Pune: Indian arm of global publisher Ubisoft, employing large teams for AAA co-development. Overlaps with Ogre Head on co-development and art production but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeG6qxIU_CWOiAr7HyadJ6A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ogreheadstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ogreheadstudio
• Instagraminstagram.com/ogreheadstudio
• Xx.com/OgreHeadstudio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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