An Indian Take on the Open World Crime Genre

Fans of the iconic Grand Theft Auto series have long speculated about the possibility of Rockstar Games taking the open world crime formula to new locales. One idea that comes up frequently is the prospect of a GTA game set in India. Now it seems an indie studio may be delivering on this concept with their upcoming game Mayanagari.

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The trailer for Mayanagari shared on Twitter gives us a glimpse of its vision for a virtual India. It depicts sprawling urban landscapes and high-speed action sequences that evoke the style of the GTA games. Where it differs is in its grounded portrayal of crimes like extortion and smuggling rings within the cultural context of an Indian underworld.

The early buzz and interest around Mayanagari shows there is certainly an appetite for this setting and perspective among gamers. While it remains to be seen if it can achieve the same level of polish and gameplay as a Rockstar title, Mayanagari is a bold indie effort to pioneer the open world crime genre with Indian creative influences. It will be exciting to see if this game is successful in carving out its own niche or perhaps even inspires larger studios to consider new territories.