University of Technology Yogyakarta

A Preliminary Survey of Game Developer's Perception on Game Clone: Indonesia

This study examines the perceptions of Indonesian game developers regarding the practice of game cloning—the act of replicating game mechanics or ideas without necessarily infringing on trademarked assets.

• Indonesian game developers generally accept game cloning if the practice is used for non-profit, educational purposes or does not harm the commercial viability of the original title.
• There is a strong industry consensus that current protections against the negative consequences of cloning are insufficient for both creators and consumers.
• Developers advocate for platform providers, such as app stores, to implement more rigorous detection and certification processes to curb unoriginal copying.