A browser-based game called Lagos Run has attracted 7,000 drivers within two days of its introduction. The game allows players to drive a danfo through Lagos. The developer, Opeyemi Adeniran, revealed this on his X handle. The game was unveiled on 26 September. It has been trending on X since its launch.
Nigerian video games are a growing sector. In 2022, several Nigerian developers released mobile games. In 2023, a Lagos-based studio launched a football game. In 2024, animation and gaming attracted investment. The sector remains small. Funding is limited. Talent is growing. Lagos Run is a browser-based game. It is free. It is accessible. It uses local culture. That is its appeal.
The game lets players navigate a virtual route from Ojuelegba to Yaba. They pick up passengers. They drop them at designated stops. They collect fares. They navigate traffic and obstacles. It features a live leaderboard, garage customisation and an in-game FM radio. It is available at danfo.horpey.dev.
Adeniran said he created the game to connect with people in Lagos. “I created it because I miss home,” he said. “Seeing it connect with others means a lot.” Players have shared their experiences on X. Many praised the gameplay and radio feature. One player said the radio made the game more enjoyable. Another said it felt like driving at night.
Some players offered suggestions. They requested that Agberos, LASTMA and police officers be added to the game. Others complained that bonus notifications cluttered the screen. Adeniran responded. He said changes would be made. These include clearer instructions and improved visibility of obstacles. He appreciated players for their reviews and bug reports. An app version is in the works. The FM radio is live.
Winners: Adeniran, who gains visibility. Players, who gain entertainment. Lagos culture, which gains global exposure. Nigerian gaming, which gains a success story. Losers: Competing games, which face competition. Critics who see gaming as trivial. Players who experience bugs. No serious losers.
Bottom Line: Lagos Run attracted 7,000 drivers in two days. It is a browser game about danfo. It resonates because it is local. Nigerian gaming has potential. Adeniran is building it.