“The live‑co‑play feature lets me jump into a stranger’s game session with a single click. It feels like a modern LAN party, but global.” — , streamer (3.4 M followers).
| Year | Milestone | |------|-----------| | | Founders Rafiq Ahmad (programmer) and Leona Tan (artist) launch a prototype “local‑leaderboard” web app while sharing a room at Universiti Teknologi MARA. | | 2021 | The app evolves into TasikPlay , a simple matchmaking service for local PC gamers. | | 2022 | Funding round of RM 1.2 M from MDEC’s (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) startup accelerator. | | 2023 | Rebrand to TasikGame ; launch of the first “Indie Spotlight” series, showcasing three home‑grown titles each month. | | 2024 | Opens a physical Creative Hub in Cyberjaya, offering co‑working space, motion‑capture studios, and a small e‑sports arena. | | 2025 | Partnership with Steam , PlayStation Store , and Google Play for a unified “Southeast Asia Indie Pass.” | | 2026 | Announces the TasikGame Global Fund (USD 5 M) to support cross‑border indie development. | tasikgame
| Pillar | Core Services | Why It Matters | |--------|---------------|----------------| | | Curated store of indie titles, seasonal bundles, and “pay‑what‑you‑want” releases. | Gives developers instant visibility and a revenue‑share model (70/30) that beats most app stores. | | Live Streaming Hub | Integrated streaming platform (Web, mobile, console) with built‑in tipping, merch stores, and “co‑play” invites. | Keeps viewers inside the TasikGame ecosystem instead of scattering to YouTube or Twitch. | | Developer Toolkit | SDKs for achievement integration, cross‑platform leaderboards, and cloud‑save; plus a low‑code “Game‑Jam Builder.” | Lowers the barrier for non‑technical creators, spurring a surge in “hyper‑casual” and narrative micro‑games. | | Community & Events | Monthly “Indie Jam” contests, quarterly e‑sports mini‑tournaments, and a Discord‑centric “Creator Lounge.” | Fosters a tight‑knit community that fuels word‑of‑mouth growth. | | Funding & Mentorship | The TasikGame Global Fund , mentorship from senior devs, and pitch‑day events with regional investors. | Bridges the financing gap that has historically held Southeast Asian studios back. | “The live‑co‑play feature lets me jump into a
The platform strongly encourages users to support original developers by purchasing games they enjoy after trying them. Support Tasikgame Developers! | PDF - Scribd | | 2021 | The app evolves into
: Offers a categorized list of titles ranging from low-spec PC games and "HD Android Games" collections to full console databases for PS4 and Xbox 360.
“TasikGame gave me the confidence to launch my first game, Whispers of the River , with zero marketing budget. The platform’s discovery algorithm put me on the front page within 48 hours.” — , indie dev (2025 debut).
“We never imagined a dorm‑room project could become a regional cultural movement,” says co‑founder Rafiq, reflecting on the rapid scaling that followed the pandemic‑era gaming boom.