Indian epics get new-age avatars in online gaming

As India celebrates the triumph of good over evil – whether through Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana or Lord Krishna’s defeat of Narakasura – a similar battle is unfolding in the virtual world. Here, ancient Indian epics and mythological characters are being reimagined as immersive gaming experiences, bringing stories that have endured for millennia to a new generation of players.

One of the early examples is Raji: An Ancient Epic, developed by Pune-based Nodding Heads Games. Drawing from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the game follows Raji, an orphaned circus performer chosen by the gods to defend the human realm against a demonic invasion. Her mission is to rescue her younger brother and confront the demon lord Mahabalasura.