LOS ANGELES, CA – August 20, 2026 – Akupara Games today announced the first-ever Akupara Direct, a showcase streaming Sunday, September 6. The presentation marks the studio’s tenth anniversary and is the first in what the publisher intends to make an annual tradition.
Watch the first Akupara Direct: Sunday, September 6:
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The Direct is a half-hour presentation, hosted by indie lover and curator, AlphaBetaGamer and will feature multiple world premieres alongside release dates for previously announced titles. It rolls directly into a full day of live programming, with developer play sessions, AMAs, and community segments running through the afternoon. Full details on the lineup will be shared ahead of the broadcast.
Founded on October 5, 2016, Akupara Games has spent a decade publishing independent titles without outside investment, building a catalog of nearly 50 games including Rain World, Cryptmaster, GRIME, Mutazione, Desert Child, and The Darkside Detective.
Stay tuned to Akupara Games on X, Bluesky, and Discord for the latest on the Akupara Direct and the publisher’s tenth anniversary celebrations.
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About Akupara Games
Akupara Games is an indie game publisher based in Los Angeles, California. Using extensive knowledge and experience in development, they support their developers through an involved and personalized pipeline to bring games to communities of players who are looking for their next enveloping experience. Their vision is to help bring stories to life and usher in the next line of gaming classics. For more information, visit: AkuparaGames.com