Porto Alegre, October 2025 – The award-winning game Gaucho and the Grassland, developed by Epopeia Games, will be available on mobile devices! This news is part of the Indie Games Fund 2025, a global program by Google that selects promising independent studios to receive investment and technical support.
The global initiative created by Google aims to boost independent studios from Latin America by offering equity-free investments of up to 200,000 dollars for the development and expansion of their projects.
The mobile adaptation will be developed in partnership with Izyplay Studios, based in Pelotas (RS), known for its standout portfolio of mobile games. The collaboration between two companies from Rio Grande do Sul, Epopeia Games and Izyplay Studios, highlights the creative talent of the state and strengthens the national indie scene.
“We are more than excited about this project. In addition to the crucial investment at this moment, which aligns with our new phase as a publisher, the partnership with our Epopeia brothers is unique and symbolic. It represents the maturity that both studios have reached.”
— Everton Vieira, CEO of Izyplay Studios
Inspired by the traditions, landscapes, and values of southern Brazil and latin america, Gaucho and the Grassland has won over audiences with its charming visuals, captivating soundtrack, and creative mechanics — such as preparing chimarrão and using the lasso to care for animals. Now, the game is set to reach even more players with its mobile version.
“The Gaucho franchise is very important to us, and it allowed us to receive this investment to adapt the game for mobile, as our audience has been asking for it a lot. Being able to do this in partnership with our brothers from Izyplay is a dream come true. We’re thrilled about it — and let’s go for it!”
— Ivan Sendin, CEO of Epopeia Games
The mobile adaptation promises to retain the essence and charm of the original experience, with optimized controls and a redesigned interface for touchscreens. The release date has not been set yet, but more details will be shared in the coming months. With support from the Google Indie Games Fund, Gaucho and the Grassland reinforces the potential of the gaming industry in Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil, showing that local stories and traditions can win hearts — now, also in the palm of your hands.
About Epopeia Games
Epopeia Games, known for its award-winning titles and the success of the 2024 Brazilian indie hit MULLET MADJACK, continues to expand the world of gaming with the acclaimed Gaucho and the Grassland — a game that captivated audiences by blending Gaucho culture with an engaging farm and adventure experience. Winner of the “Best Game Pitch from Regional Associations” at BIG Festival 2022, the game is currently available on PC and will soon be released on mobile devices. In the future, it will also be available on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4/5.
About Izyplay
Izyplay, based in Pelotas, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in December 2025 and is one of the oldest studios in Rio Grande do Sul. The team works remotely and is distributed across six Brazilian states. The company has accumulated more than 35 million downloads across its titles and is seeking partnerships for new co-publishing projects, aiming for a global audience.
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