Second Quest Joins Global Indie Celebration on Video Game Day
Second Quest joined indie developers worldwide for a special Video Game Day livestream, celebrating the passion of independent game devs.
1,000+ Hours of Engaging Gameplay For
Global Creators
We are a veteran team from India building games with 1,000+ hours of emergent gameplay for global creators. We are committed to supporting our modders and content creators from Day Zero. It is our quest to make games, where players are the architects of their own worlds and narrators of their unique stories.
Experiences that make players use their endless imagination to build worlds and tell their own stories
Second Quest is an Indian game development studio dedicated to crafting premium cross-platform simulation and strategy games. We aim to build enduring game franchises with the potential for cross-media expansion, inspired by subjects that resonate with passionate real-world communities.
Our focus on rich worlds and deep gameplay mechanics allows our titles to become cornerstones of pop culture. This ambition is backed by the strength of our team, boasting industry veterans with over 15 years of experience across gaming, media, sports, and education.
With a commitment to quality and an understanding of what compels players, Second Quest is poised to elevate the global perception of Indian game development and deliver unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact.
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India's First
Global Simulations Studio
Kinshuk Sunil
Co-Founder & CEO
Shagufta Khan
Co-Founder & COO
Shubhank Mauria
Chief Product Officer
Vivek Jha
Chief Technology Officer
Kinshuk Sunil
Co-Founder & CEO
20+ years of building games. Spent decade building award winning games at MyyHashstash across Mobile, Web, AR & VR.
Clients included the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, Byju's, Akiverse, Headstart, PayTM, Vistara, AajTak, WWF India, OYO and Park+.
Built and ran multiple startups and technology communities. Mentors & advises many game studios in India.
GI Top 100 Global Game Changer (2020)
Previously worked at MyySports, MyyHashstash, GameDev.in
Clients included the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, Byju's, Akiverse, Headstart, PayTM, Vistara, AajTak, WWF India, OYO and Park+.
Built and ran multiple startups and technology communities. Mentors & advises many game studios in India.
GI Top 100 Global Game Changer (2020)
Previously worked at MyySports, MyyHashstash, GameDev.in
20+ years of building games. Spent decade building award winning games at MyyHashstash across Mobile, Web, AR & VR.
Clients included the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, Byju's, Akiverse, Headstart, PayTM, Vistara, AajTak, WWF India, OYO and Park+.
Built and ran multiple startups and technology communities. Mentors & advises many game studios in India.
GI Top 100 Global Game Changer (2020)
Previously worked at MyySports, MyyHashstash, GameDev.in
Clients included the likes of Amazon, Vodafone, Byju's, Akiverse, Headstart, PayTM, Vistara, AajTak, WWF India, OYO and Park+.
Built and ran multiple startups and technology communities. Mentors & advises many game studios in India.
GI Top 100 Global Game Changer (2020)
Previously worked at MyySports, MyyHashstash, GameDev.in
Shagufta Khan
Co-Founder & COO
17+ years of experience building creative organizations.
Has driven award-winning purpose-driven campaigns worth USD 30 Million for major brands.
Previously worked at MyySports, Network18, Forbes India, NDTV.
Has driven award-winning purpose-driven campaigns worth USD 30 Million for major brands.
Previously worked at MyySports, Network18, Forbes India, NDTV.
17+ years of experience building creative organizations.
Has driven award-winning purpose-driven campaigns worth USD 30 Million for major brands.
Previously worked at MyySports, Network18, Forbes India, NDTV.
Has driven award-winning purpose-driven campaigns worth USD 30 Million for major brands.
Previously worked at MyySports, Network18, Forbes India, NDTV.
Shubhank Mauria
Chief Product Officer
15+ years of experience in media streaming, ad tech & gaming. Led ad-monetisation for JioCinema (OTT) to multi-million dollar revenue at 100% quarterly growth, and was a key stakeholder in managing live events for 140m+ users & 30m+ peak concurrency during IPL 2023.
He has been an advocate for India's game dev scene and actively involved with GameDev.in since 2010.
Previously worked at JioCinema, Viacom18, Acko, and Hungama.
He has been an advocate for India's game dev scene and actively involved with GameDev.in since 2010.
Previously worked at JioCinema, Viacom18, Acko, and Hungama.
15+ years of experience in media streaming, ad tech & gaming. Led ad-monetisation for JioCinema (OTT) to multi-million dollar revenue at 100% quarterly growth, and was a key stakeholder in managing live events for 140m+ users & 30m+ peak concurrency during IPL 2023.
He has been an advocate for India's game dev scene and actively involved with GameDev.in since 2010.
Previously worked at JioCinema, Viacom18, Acko, and Hungama.
He has been an advocate for India's game dev scene and actively involved with GameDev.in since 2010.
Previously worked at JioCinema, Viacom18, Acko, and Hungama.
Vivek Jha
Chief Technology Officer
A multi-engine (including: Unity 3D, Godot, Game Maker & Cocos Creator) game dev expert with hands-on experience. He's delivered 100+ cross-platform titles in 8+ years. Built one of India's earliest metaverses.
Driving force behind Indian game developer community (GameDev.in, GGJ).
IGDA Next-Gen Leader & GI Top 100 Game Changer.
Previously worked at MyyHashstash, Dream Innovation Center, Survaider.
Driving force behind Indian game developer community (GameDev.in, GGJ).
IGDA Next-Gen Leader & GI Top 100 Game Changer.
Previously worked at MyyHashstash, Dream Innovation Center, Survaider.
A multi-engine (including: Unity 3D, Godot, Game Maker & Cocos Creator) game dev expert with hands-on experience. He's delivered 100+ cross-platform titles in 8+ years. Built one of India's earliest metaverses.
Driving force behind Indian game developer community (GameDev.in, GGJ).
IGDA Next-Gen Leader & GI Top 100 Game Changer.
Previously worked at MyyHashstash, Dream Innovation Center, Survaider.
Driving force behind Indian game developer community (GameDev.in, GGJ).
IGDA Next-Gen Leader & GI Top 100 Game Changer.
Previously worked at MyyHashstash, Dream Innovation Center, Survaider.
Sabina Vaisoha
Independent Director
Anando Banerjee
Advisor
John Kelly
Advisor
Saurav Arora
Advisor
Sabina Vaisoha
Independent Director
Sabina is a media veteran with 20+ years in media organisations like NDTV & Network18.
She has served on the boards of Fortis, Escorts, and Religare.
She has served on the boards of Fortis, Escorts, and Religare.
Sabina is a media veteran with 20+ years in media organisations like NDTV & Network18.
She has served on the boards of Fortis, Escorts, and Religare.
She has served on the boards of Fortis, Escorts, and Religare.
Anando Banerjee
Advisor
Anando is the Production Head at Lakshya Digital.
Has 20+ years experience in project management and game development.
Currently, a key organizer of India GDC - India's largest game industry event.
Has 20+ years experience in project management and game development.
Currently, a key organizer of India GDC - India's largest game industry event.
Anando is the Production Head at Lakshya Digital.
Has 20+ years experience in project management and game development.
Currently, a key organizer of India GDC - India's largest game industry event.
Has 20+ years experience in project management and game development.
Currently, a key organizer of India GDC - India's largest game industry event.
John Kelly
Advisor
Veteran Creative Director with flagship AAA games experience.
Led design at Zynga, Rovio, Playground Games. Ex-Director of Product for Wargaming's World of Tanks & World of Warshops.
Drove design at PlaySimple Games and Mayhem Studios.
Led design at Zynga, Rovio, Playground Games. Ex-Director of Product for Wargaming's World of Tanks & World of Warshops.
Drove design at PlaySimple Games and Mayhem Studios.
Veteran Creative Director with flagship AAA games experience.
Led design at Zynga, Rovio, Playground Games. Ex-Director of Product for Wargaming's World of Tanks & World of Warshops.
Drove design at PlaySimple Games and Mayhem Studios.
Led design at Zynga, Rovio, Playground Games. Ex-Director of Product for Wargaming's World of Tanks & World of Warshops.
Drove design at PlaySimple Games and Mayhem Studios.
Saurav Arora
Advisor
Saurav has 20+ years of experience in founding and investing in businesses.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM 2012), he is also the India Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM 2012), he is also the India Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs.
Saurav has 20+ years of experience in founding and investing in businesses.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM 2012), he is also the India Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM 2012), he is also the India Co-Chair of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs.
our Covenant
Do what you love,
Work towards it,
Don't give up,
Question everything,
constantly improve yourself,
Be responsible, and,
Care for each other.
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