After years in development, Lagos-based studio GBROSSOFT has officially released its survival-horror game Outliver: Tribulation on Google Play, marking another proud milestone for African game developers.
Developed over several years by a small but passionate team, Outliver: Tribulation plunges players into a haunting world inspired by African mythology and spiritual symbolism. You play as Bolanle Gboyega, a skilled soldier who becomes trapped in a mysterious realm filled with ancient forces, terrifying spirits, and moral choices that test her will to survive.
The mobile version comes fully optimized for Android, offering controller support, touchscreen gameplay, and localized language options to reach a wider African audience. According to GBROSSOFT, the goal is to ensure that mobile players experience the same emotional depth, combat precision, and cinematic storytelling that defined the PC release.
This milestone release is supported through a collaboration with Africacomicade and Google’s Android Port Challenge, initiatives designed to highlight and empower African creators building games rooted in local culture. It’s a strong signal that the African gaming industry is not just growing it’s evolving into a powerful creative force with stories the world needs to hear.
With Outliver: Tribulation now available on Google Play, GBROSSOFT is setting new standards for what’s possible in another major win for African game development, Lagos-based studio GBROSSOFT has released its acclaimed survival-horror adventure, Outliver: Tribulation, on Google Play. The launch marks a defining moment for Nigeria’s growing gaming scene, as one of its most ambitious indie titles finally arrives on mobile.
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