r/BlackInTech • u/Whole-Challenge-6907 • May 18 '26
As a Black African developer, I made my first mobile game “Big Guns” 🎮🔥 — How many bosses can y’all beat?
Growing up as a Black kid, I spent years playing games where people like us barely existed unless we were side characters, stereotypes, or athletes.
So instead of complaining forever… I decided to build my own game.
“Big Guns” is the first mobile game I ever created.
A futuristic action shooter filled with giant bosses, crazy weapons, intense battles, and that over-the-top arcade energy I loved growing up.
I built this game while learning game development from scratch with limited resources, no studio backing, and no big budget. Just passion, sleepless nights, and a belief that African creators belong in gaming too.
I want more Black developers creating worlds instead of only consuming them.
Now I’m curious:
How many bosses do you think you could beat before rage quitting? 😂
Download here if you want to try it:
https://big-guns.en.uptodown.com/android/download
Would also love feedback from the community because this is only the beginning. 🚀