Deadlines for events
All upcoming (and past) deadlines for showcase sessions, awards, expo, festival, competition, networking and other events targeted towards indies, studios & individuals. Some of the listed entries are part of a bigger events, conferences or summits and they require valid registration (conference / event pass).
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| DEADLINE | EVENT | SUBMISSION FEE | EVENT DATE | STATUS | TYPE | REGION | LOCATION | WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION | STATUS | TYPE | ||
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| 8 Jan |  | Game Connection America 2024 | Free | 18 Mar | CLOSED | Awards | North America | San Francisco, United States | https://www.game-connection.com/development-awards/ | The contest is ready for submissions for console, mobile, social, casual and online games with no restriction on genre, platform or distribution method. All submissions are assessed by the Judging Committee of international experts. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 8 Jan |  | Very Big Indie Pitch @ Pocket Gamer Connects London | Confence Pass | 22 Jan | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsYf_dH0Qsqv7pUhIv9Fi6AHGiMEfDms06c6dr0tsq96Ehrw/viewform | Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024, our unique speed dating format gives each developer 5 minutes (including Q&A) with each room of expert judges, meaning entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. Think speed-dating for developers and experts. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 8 Jan |  | Very Big Indie Pitch @ PC Connects London – PC & Console | Conference Pass | 23 Jan | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsYf_dH0Qsqv7pUhIv9Fi6AHGiMEfDms06c6dr0tsq96Ehrw/viewform | Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects London 2024, our unique speed dating format gives each developer 5 minutes (including Q&A) with each room of expert judges, meaning entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. Think speed-dating for developers and experts. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 11 Jan |  | European Game Showcase | After acceptance €150 | 19 Mar | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | San Francisco, United States | http://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-at-gdc-2024-core-facts/ | The European Game Showcase at GDC is the event where European developers during GDC 2024 to meet press, publishers and strategic partners. The event takes place March 19, 2024, time TBA, at Swissnex (during GDC, San Francisco). With this submission call we invite developers to submit their games. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Jan |  | Digital Vikings Award 2024 | Free | 29 Feb | CLOSED | Awards Steam Showcase | Europe | Gdanśk, Poland | https://www.digitalvikings.pl | Digital Vikings Awards is an international competition for indie game developers and publishers from the Baltic region, showcasing the best upcoming and released games. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 22 Jan |  | London Games Festival Official Selection | After acceptance £249+VAT | 9 – 25 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://gameslondon.typeform.com/official2024?typeform-source=t.co | Every year, LGF curates a list of upcoming games – from all types of developers across all formats – representing the most exciting titles to come. The games are showcased through individual video profiles, a social media and front-page Steam campaign, and in-person demos. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jan |  | Creative Europe Programme (CREA) | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | Europe | https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/crea-media-2024-devvgim?keywords=video%20games | Support will be given to the development of works and prototypes of interactive narrative storytelling with original content and/or quality gameplay intended for production and global commercial exploitation via PCs, consoles, mobile devices, tablets, smart phones and other technologies. Budget: 7 million EUR. Call is for EU based studios and companies. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 1 Feb |  | Metroidvania Fusion | Free | 4 – 11 Mar | CLOSED | Steam Showcase Festival | Europe | Steam | https://ravenage.games/metroidvania/ | Welcome to Metroidvania Fusion, a digital festival dedicated to Metroidvania video games held on Steam. The initiative by Ravenage Games aims to create a platform for showcasing and celebrating interesting and innovative Metroidvania games with a showcase, discounts, and amazing announcements! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Feb |  | Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition | Free | 18 – 22 Mar | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | San Francisco, US | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/events/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs 2024: San Francisco Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event at the Midway in San Francisco in March, 2024. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Feb |  | MIX and Kinda Funny presents Spring Games Showcase | $500 (Online / Offline) | 14 – 23 Mar | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-2024-showcases | Collaborators and friends for many years, The MIX and Kinda Funny are preparing a rich schedule of showcases for around GDC time in 2024. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through a variety of online and in person formats. On-site showcase is planned on 20th of March in San Francisco. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Feb |  | The Games Finance Market | £279 (+VAT) | 11 – 12 Apr | CLOSED | Investment | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://tickets.games.london/gfm | Welcome! The Games Finance Market is the flagship B2B initiative at London Games Festival. This event connects investors, publishers and platforms with established games businesses and new games start-ups. | CLOSED | Investment | |
| 9 Feb |  | Wireframe: Showcase | Free | 16 Mar | CLOSED | Showcase | Australia | Auckland, Australia | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI1xagX311A6ZXMRrWmF4rm3bOeERVNX1gFup-1hHagwrHWg/viewform | This will be a free event for students, hobbyists, and game developers. We’re hoping to reinvigorate the game dev scene in Tāmaki Makaurau and encourage more collaboration and networking locally. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 12 Feb |  | A MAZE. awards | 30€ – 50€ | 10 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Europe | Berlin, Germany | https://2024.award.amaze-berlin.de/ | A MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcomed! Each nominee and honorable mentions will receive news buzz and a spot in our onsite exhibition. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 13 Feb |  | Tribeca Games 2024 | $40 – $80 | 5 – 16 Jun | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | North America | New York City, Online | https://tribecafilm.com/festival | Tribeca Games offers players a one-of-a-kind experience to explore the overlap of entertainment, culture, storytelling, art, and innovation. Our game selections celebrate the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, highlighting storytelling, art, and game innovation. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase, Festival | |
| 16 Feb |  | WASD Curios | Free | 25 – 27 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://www.wasdlive.com/curios | WASD is happening in London from 25 – 27 April, 2024. Curios is a part of it for showcasing strange and new games projects. No charge to submit, no charge to exhibit if selected, PC hardware provided, and no obligation to attend. Work-in-progress stuff is absolutely fine to submit. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 26 Feb |  | Steam Next Fest: June 2024 Edition | Free | 10 – 17 Jun | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024jun | Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, watch livestreams and interact with developers, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Mar |  | Indie Showcase & Arena @ Digital Dragons | Conference pass after accepting | 17 – 21 May | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://conference.digitaldragons.pl/indie-showcase-dd-arena/ | Indie Showcase is a competition dedicated to new, upcoming and already released digital indie games, presented during the Digital Dragons Conference and Steam. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 8 Mar |  | BitSummit Drift | ¥5,500 per title | 19 – 21 Jul | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://submit.bitsummit.org/ | BitSummit exhibitors can only display games that have been officially accepted into the show. It is impossible to display games that have not been entered or have not yet been judged. Only one game can be entered at a time. Each game selected will have its booth. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 8 Mar | | Very Big Indie Pitch @ PG Connects San Francisco – Mobile | Conference Pass | 18 Mar | CLOSED | Pitching | North America | San Francisco, US | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/the-very-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition/ | The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile edition) takes place within Pocket Gamer Connects Connects San Francisco 2024. This unique speed dating format gives each developer five minutes (including Q&A) with each panel of experts. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 8 Mar | | Very Big Indie Pitch @ PG Connects San Francisco – PC & Console | Conference Pass | 19 Mar | CLOSED | Pitching | North America | San Francisco, US | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/the-very-big-indie-pitch-pc-console-edition/ | Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2024, our unique speed dating format gives each developer 5 minutes (including Q&A) with each room of expert judges, meaning entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 12 Mar |  | INDIE Live Expo | Free | 25 May | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry | INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world is back. Registration is free for up to one title per organization, be it a reveal of a brand new project, news for an upcoming game, major updates for previously released works, or a sale. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Brilliant Indie Treasures | Free | 10 Jul | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Britghton, United Kingdom | https://brilliantindietreasures.com/ | Join us for Buried Indie Treasures, an evening of indie gaming right by the seaside. 50+ Games. 4 Hours. The heart of the Industry. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase | Free | 23 – 30 May | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com/ | The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is returning on May 23-30th 2024. Use this form to submit your games for inclusion in the showcase. Please note that the showcase is highly curated, so submitting this form will not guarantee that your game will be able to take part. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Indie Game Stars @ PGDX | Free | 26 – 28 Jul | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Manila, Philippines | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0ROS6nrIbxAD18Zj0aVvjS9mFcwI1IiQubsj1yIZgZzBVsQ/viewform | This is where you register your indie game to be shown in Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX). Please note that there are limited slots so the organizer will have the final say in picking the games. Games doesn’t have to be made in past 1 year. Both professional and students entries are accepted. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Indie Awards & Expo @ Reboot Develop Blue | Conference Pass | 22 – 24 Apr | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Europe | Dubrovnik, Croatia | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/indie/ | In its ninth year, Reboot Develop is again organizing the big annual worldwide renowned Reboot Develop Blue 2024 Indie Award competition. Nominees and winners will be chosen in 6 various categories, those that existed so far with the addition of a BEST VR GAME. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Wholesome Direct | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMjEKjAbyPog50NRzYj5ip3L-CprBuQ2KsPTIzQz_Vf3d02w/viewform | Submit your game for consideration for Wholesome Direct 2024! It’ll likely premiere in early June, so keep this in mind when considering what content you can offer. Please submit before March 31 to ensure your submission is considered. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Apr |  | Develop:Star Awards | Free | 10 Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/awards | UK and EU studios only!!! Taking place on the evening of Wednesday 10 July during Develop:Brighton – the Star Awards will once again bring together the game dev community to celebrate the creative excellence of the game makers behind the best games of the last year. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 6 Apr |  | Pixel Awards Europe | Free | 7 – 9 Jun | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Warsaw, Poland | https://pixelheavenfest.com/en/pae/ | 12th edition of Poland’s and CEE largest indie gamedev competition. Any game released after 28 May 2023 can be submitted for the competition. It is permissible to submit a game that has not premiered yet, in demo or prototype version. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 8 Apr |  | Discovery Showcase @ INDIGO | 210€ (After Acceptance) | 19 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Utretch, Netherlands | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqIaoIR3el1gxSR9KL-YzNhnNden9hgNL_jpVhXVQavTKQtQ/viewform | The Discover showcase will be held on-site, where selected games will be playable. As a game developer, you can present your game to hundreds of professionals and business folks in our industry. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 12 Apr |  | East of England at Barclays Games Frenzy 2024 | Free | 16 May | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | London, UK | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/programmes/barclays-games-frenzy-2024-delegation/ | Game Anglia partnering with Connected Innovation to bring 10 games from Norfolk and Suffolk to Barclays Games Frenzy 2024 in May. The games will exhibit as part of our official delegation and will receive accommodation and travel funding. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Apr |  | Day of the Devs 2024: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Los Angeles, US | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs 2024: Summer Game Fest Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles in June, 2024. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Apr |  | Valencia Indie Summit | Free | 16 – 18 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Europe | Valencia, Spain | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRAdF1Kw0XS29-gDU74Cq3_0L2WA62hyHtQh32lr2yf-Yfyg/viewform | The chosen videogames will be presented during the Valencia Indie Summit in LasNaves in a permanent exhibition during the 16-18th of May 2024, the awards ceremony will take place on the 18th. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 17 Apr |  | 2024 NYX Game Awards | $230 – $290 | 15 May | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/ | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 19 Apr |  | Women-Led Games June Showcase | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGcpcxXIVuLn_XrXDnIjXy-SETy71YH3kDfbW6PYJ4JMLOiA/viewform | Thank you for expressing an interest in Women-Led Games June Showcase for 2024! Women-Led Games strives to women-led and majority women game studios from around the world. We are working on our event for June 2024 so take that in mind when filling the application. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 19 Apr & 10 May |  | Game Devs of Color Expo – Direct & Steam Sale | Free | 18 – 21 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHXK3nJy-Sf1-DUJT2xzG3bi4lWFyGeXbvwTZNUSusp4Z9ag/viewform | We’re looking for games and developers that stand out and can show the wide range of talents and skills we offer as developers of color. Selections can be polished commercial titles, or they can be small and personal works that make a statement. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 21 Apr |  | SF MOMA Artcade | Free | 5 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://www.sfmoma.org/ | SFMOMA invites artists, designers, and creators to propose an interactive game that will be available for visitors to play. The museum welcomes games on various platforms, from digital to non-digital to mixed, including board games, phone games, video games, or live action role-playing games. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 26 Apr |  | Games Capital Summit | Free | 21 May | CLOSED | Pitching Funding | Europe | Malmö, Sweden | https://nordicgame.com/join-the-games-capital-summit/ | The Games Capital Summit focuses on equity funding, which implies that the investors are interested in funding companies directly in exchange for shares in your company. This summit is NOT the right venue for those mainly seeking project funding or that need a game publisher. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 26 Apr |  | Guerrilla Collective | $500 (After acceptance) | 6 & 7 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Los Angeles, United States | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/guerrilla-collective-2024 | Celebrate games online and in person with some of the industry’s best developers and publishers in these amazing summer showcases! Virtual showcase on Thursday followed by on-site event on Friday. We’re planning for Steam event page featuring games in both online and onsite showcases. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Apr |  | Indie Arena Booth @ gamescom | 2500€ – 4500€ (After acceptance) | 21 – 25 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://indiearenabooth.de/apply | Gamescom is taking place from 21 – 25 August this year and gathers both business guests and a ton of consumers alike. Showcasing your game there is a fantastic opportunity allowing you to get direct consumer feedback and to network with others. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 29 Apr | | Game Connection X ChinaJoy – Game Awards | Free | 26 – 28 Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/submit-your-projects-chinajoy-x-game-connection-2024/ | Indie Game Development Awards: get your games reviewed by publishers and get the recognition you deserve by winning one (or more) awards. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 29 Apr |  | ChinaJoy x Game Connection – Indie Games Festival | Free | 26 Jul – 1 Aug | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Asia | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2024/ | ChinaJoy x Game Connection INDIE GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality indie games having market potential to players and media worldwide, and will be presented online on Steam & Steam China. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Apr |  | Future Games Show – Summer Showcase | Free | 8 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR7HvxarWjVXSq3J8Khbp1ZQRpRu5MExQoSjM7tnQtnHjr6w/viewform | We have a handful of late opportunities in the FGS Summer Showcase on Sat June 8! Share your game with 10 million+ live viewers, reach our network of 150+ co-streamers. Each show will feature exclusive trailers, announcements, and deep dives on a variety of titles, from indie to AAA. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Apr |  | Game Dev Heroes | Free | 9 Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://gamedevheroes.co/nominations-2024/ | Game Dev Heroes is a celebration of the people behind the scenes of the games industry. Our industry is fantastic at bringing attention and accolades to studios and games, and we want to extend the benefits to the creators, having their own skills and achievements celebrated more widely. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 30 Apr |  | Selected Indie 80 & Sense of Wonder Night @ TGS | Free | 26 – 29 Sep | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2024/en/exhibitor/indie/ | TOKYO GAME SHOW(TGS) 2024, with the support of our sponsors, will set up “Selected Indie 80” slot where indie game developers can exhibit their games in real for free at the Indie Game Area. Eight titles with excellent ideas will become Sense of Wonder Night finalists. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 30 Apr |  | The Pavs | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Australia | Wellington, New Zealand | https://nzgamesfest.com/the-pavs/submit-for-the-pavs-2024/ | Our goal is to bring together a selection of the finest games produced in New Zealand and Australia – one of which is probably yours! So if you’re a Kiwi or an Aussie and have a board game, card game, videogame, alt ctrl game, that you’re proud of, then please let us know about it! | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 1 May |  | Indie Playground @ Dreamhack Dallas | Free | 31 May – 2 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Dallas, United States | https://dreamhack.com/dallas/indie-playground/ | At DreamHack, we love to celebrate all parts of gaming. Part of that is discovering new amazing games and celebrating the creative work that pushes the industry forward. Check out our Indie Playground and get ready to have fun – it’s our largest Indie Playground yet! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 May |  | Latin American Games Showcase | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | N/A | https://www.lagshowcase.com/ | LAGS strives to be a platform with great visibility for the games developed in Latin America or by Latin American teams around the world. Only games being developed in the Latin American region, or by Latino dev teams will be accepted. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 May |  | Showcase @ BostonFIG Online Expo | Free | 1 – 2 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.bostonfig.com/online-expo/ | The Showcase at the 2024 BostonFIG Online Expo is ready for worldwide submissions. Since there is no perfect criteria for what an “indie” game is, we will take submissions on a case-by-case basis and work with studios to determine what games make sense from a community standpoint. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 8 May |  | TactiCon | Free | 18 – 22 Jul | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs8M1QFFYeSwo-_bYbT3TV3tt8oFegtdz1eHBR2vW1UaMyNA/viewform | As with previous editions, the event aims to highlight the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gather the players who love them. It’s a unique opportunity to promote and discover the strategy games of tomorrow. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 May |  | Indie Showcase @ Develop: Brighton | Free | 9 – 11 Jul | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/whats-on/indie-showcase | The Indie Showcase is a face to face opportunity to show off your game to Develop:Brighton attendees. You should only enter if you know that you (or a colleague) will be able to attend and demo your game in person. 10 teams will be selected. UK and EU studios only. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 May |  | Tokyo Sandbox | Free (￥22,000 after acceptance) | 22 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOjCPxqFTAKmS2PjdPo6ynnonoyMeJHX_WayIRmKPZd8J7AQ/viewform | It is an indie game show featuring 100 indie game creators, and hosting up to 1200 visitors. Any independent game company (non-subsidiary) or teams, from anywhere in the world, of up to 60 employees can apply to exhibit. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 12 May |  | Homebrew Summer Showcase | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuGAOu1eOK4JgV_CaDxSCoopHC6H17_a0aVNiGBCLzCvac0w/viewform | We are putting together a short video showcase of all the great homebrew games currently in the works or recently released. Highly polished games are great, but we also encourage you to submit footage for your pre-alpha games as well, as long as the footage accurately hints at the game to come. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 May |  | Awards + Showcase + Pitching @ DevGAMM | Conference Pass | 14 – 15 Jun | CLOSED | Awards Showcase Pitching | Europe | Vilnius, Lithuania | https://airtable.com/applAny64X10p1urb/shrvbtU20sUcbabEr | This is a submission form for the following game activities at DevGAMM Vilnius 2024: DevGAMM Awards, Game Showcase – present your game to the event audience at your booth (in person) + Public Pitch – on-stage presentation of your game and team to publishers (in person). | CLOSED | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 16 May |  | Showcase @ BIC Festival | Free | 16 – 18 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Busan, South Korea | https://bicfest.org/enroll/information | Showcase your game at Busan Indie Connect in Busan, South Korea. Digital games that are either ‘currently under development’ or ‘within 1 year from the release’. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 19 May |  | IndieCup | Free | 1 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://indiecup.net/ | Indie Cup is an online festival of upcoming indie games and one of Europe’s leading online events for independent developers. The festival provides independent developers with a free platform to gain visibility, receive valuable feedback, and engage with a community of peers and industry leaders. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 May |  | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 May |  | NRW Indie Showcase @ devcom | Free | 18 – 20 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2024/indies/ | If you’re an independent developer or studio, this is your chance to present your project to the international games industry. 30 upcoming games will be presented at the NRW Indie Showcase at devcom Developer Conference 2024! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 May |  | Serious Play Conf Awards | $100 (Student) / $200-400 (Professionals) | 12 – 14 Aug | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Toronto, Canada | https://seriousplayconf.com/awards/ | nternational Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 1 Jun |  | Crystal Awards Showcase @ GameACon | $295 after acceptance | 21 – 23 Jun | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | North America | Palm Springs, United States | https://www.gameacon.com/about-1 | A prestigious showcase dedicated to the outstanding talent and innovation of independent game developers. The Crystal Awards serve as the Sundance of the gaming world, where fresh, groundbreaking titles and creators take center stage, unveiled through exclusive trailers and gameplay reveals. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Jun |  | Game Dev Champions 2024 | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Competition | Europe | Virtual | https://safeinourworld.org/news/mental-health-game-dev-champions-2024/ | The Mental Health Game Dev Champions 2024 is a worldwide event, encouraging entries from a variety of ages, skills, and diverse backgrounds. The only restriction is that you are over 18, and you are aspiring developers, not an existing development team. | CLOSED | Competition | |
| 3 Jun |  | Tiny Teams | Free | 8 – 15 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://www.yogscast.games/tiny-teams-devs-1 | Are you part of a TINY TEAM and want your game seen? Then submit it to our annual Steam festival! Tiny Teams is all about showcasing the best games by the smallest teams—will this be you? | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Jun |  | Indie Arena Pitch Party | Free | 17 Jul | CLOSED | Pitching Networking | Europe | Virtual | https://indiearenabooth.de/gamescom2024/form/indie-arena-booth-pitch-party-developers | Connect with publishers and fellow devs online. We are proud to present our first-ever Virtual Pitching Event called Indie Arena Pitch Party, connecting handpicked game developers directly with top publishers in cozy online environment (MixUp). | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 7 Jun |  | PitchYaGame | Free | 7 Jun | CLOSED | Pitching Networking | Europe | https://pitchyagame.com/ | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | CLOSED | Pitching | ||
| 12 Jun |  | Australian Game Developer Awards | Free | 9 Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Australia | Melbourne, Australia | https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XA7kx0xKEkuEt3noYzRZf1Ujw2rcGUtGl4BveHoTO8VUN01XNjNOTEZDWjBMS1lKQ01aUTJSOU0ySCQlQCNjPTEu | The Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) celebrate outstanding games and individual achievements across the Australian game development community. Spanning 12 game categories and 3 personal and studio awards, The AGDAs elevate and celebrate our diverse and talented local industry. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 15 Jun |  | IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere | $75 USD / $120 (after Apr 15) | TBA Q4 | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiecade.com/submissions/ | Submissions for our 2024 season include our online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere, as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as our ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 16 Jun |  | Courage Cologne | Free | 20 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | http://courage.events | Show your game to press, publishers, investors and other game professionals at Courage Cologne at devcom Developer Night on August 20th. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 16 Jun |  | GermanDevDays Indie Award | Free | 7 Aug | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Frankfurt, Germany | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_r6tuW7FDaKuwBOewNiHGZfReYTqtv-V1-m5_nTSQF3CpSQ/viewform | You can submit your Computer- Video-Mobile game in different categories. Submission must be made by the developer (company, studio, teams, or individuals) themselves, not by a third party or other company. Only developers from Germany can submit! | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 18 Jun |  | INDIE Live Premiere | Free | Late Nov | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBoP_PgWji1I7eDnRa6q8ofrpEPrMQ6a7M_jbCiMSk9664Bg/viewform | We are looking for indie game titles that we can showcase in the next INDIE Live Premiere of INDIE Live Expo, which is planned to be held in late November to early December. INDIE Live Premiere is a segment where we introduce world premiere information. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jun |  | IMDA – Prototype Funding | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Funding | Asia | Virtual | https://www.imda.gov.sg/proposal-submission/call-for-proposals-for-games-prototype-grants | IMDA recognises the potential of using video games as a medium to promote Singapore’s rich culture and heritage and deepen engagement with diverse audiences both within Singapore and internationally. Selected proposals will receive S$50,000 to develop a prototype. Studios from Singapore only. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 27 Jun |  | Kiwi Game Starter | Free | 2 Sep | CLOSED | Funding | Australia | New Zealand | https://www.kiwigamestarter.com/2024comp/ | KGS is a business-development competition to help new and upcoming New Zealand game development. As such, its focus is on commercial viability in the international market. ONLY for studios based in New Zealand. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 1 Jul |  | Vancouver Game Garden | Free | 24 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Vancouver, Canada | https://vangamegarden.com/ | Vancouver Game Garden is an independent games showcase with public access, featuring local developers from Vancouver, Canada. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jul |  | GWB Game Awards | Free | 22 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | N/A | https://gameinstitute.tencent.com/awards2024 | The GWB Game Awards is ready to all indie game development teams worldwide – there is no restriction on the personal or corporate identity of the competitors. Participation is 100% free and GWB will never ask for money in exchange for registration, a trophy or prize distribution. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Jul |  | Indie Play | Free | 17 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://gmhub.com/special/indieplay2024 | indiePlay 2024 is now ready for submission! As the biggest Chinese indie game competition, we encourage developers worldwide to join. All nominated games will exhibit on WePlay on November in Shanghai. Follow the screenshots to submit your game. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Aug |  | gamescom Asia Pitch | Free | 18 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Asia | Singapore | https://gamescom.asia/conference/pitch-competition | The Pitch Competition is an event tailored for aspiring game developers to showcase their game and talent to potential publishers and investors. 10 to 12 studios will be chosen as finalists to present their pitch in-person on the gamescom asia stage. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 2 Aug |  | MIX Seattle @ Pax West | $500 | 30 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Seattle, Washington | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/mix-seattle-2024 | The MIX is coming to Seattle PAX West week again, and we’re returning to one of our favorite spaces at Block 41! Come over to play a wide variety of games and chat with the games’ creators at a spacious venue across two levels, very close to the convention center. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 5 Aug |  | Fantastic Games | Free | 20 – 22 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Austin, Texas | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdBulL1W9gAfeNOJtnPdEosEwikIw1mtlfEEtrk5cLqZYPZA/viewform | Are you working on a cool new video game in the horror / sci-fi / thriller genre that will be ready to highlight at Fantastic Games 2024? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be presenting Fantastic Games 2024 at Fantastic Fest 2024 in Austin, TX, on September 20th–22nd. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 22 Aug |  | Kiwi Interactive Showcase | Free | 18 – 19 Oct | CLOSED | Showcase | Australia | Wellington, New Zealand | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrtZwIdu9WoALRZSfb6JJIeEUevdR3izDXf_7mQWS7yVk6pg/viewform | Are you a talented game developer based in New Zealand? Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to showcase your game at the Kiwi Interactive Showcase! This event is designed to highlight the creativity and innovation of developers like you to conference attendees and the wider NZ community. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Aug |  | IGDC Awards | Free | 14 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Hyderad, India | https://indiagdc.com/awards/ | IGDC Awards, presented by India Game Developers Conference, honors outstanding game developers and studios across various categories. Nominations undergo rigorous evaluation by an international jury comprising leaders from different sectors of the gaming industry. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 30 Aug |  | Showcase @ Playtopia | Free | 6 – 7 Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | Africa | Cape Town, South Africa | https://playtopiafestival.co.za/call-for-games-2024/ | We invite indie developers from all backgrounds and experience levels to submit their games for consideration. Whether you have developed a captivating narrative-driven experience, an innovative puzzle game, a visually stunning adventure, or a unique gameplay mechanic, we want to see your creations! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 Aug |  | WePlay Showcase | Free | 16 – 17 Nov | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec1OwvQESVHCbxGRpqaoQbld8j8BtyaziGwLGTFoRhLOysHg/viewform | WePlay is China’s largest indie game exhibition and a vital gateway to this thriving market. During the event, an online Steam event page and a special section on Chinese gaming media platforms will be set up for showcasing WePlay games. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Sep |  | Steam Next Fest: October | Free | 14 – 21 Oct | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2024oct | Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition is a week long celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 5 Sep |  | Indie Area @ Gaming Istanbul | 2x Business Ticket after acceptance | 13 – 15 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Awards | Europe | Istanbul, Turkey | https://www.gamingistanbul.com/en/indie-alani | Each company/studio or team applying to the INDIE GAME AREA must have at least two team members with Business tickets in order to be eligible to take part in the free indie area booths and to be evaluated in the Indie Awards selection process. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 6 Sep |  | Golden Joystick Awards | Free | 21 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, UK | https://www.futureevents.uk/goldenjoystickawards2024/ | The Golden Joystick Awards are held in special regard because they are voted for by the people who buy and play games. Every year, millions of fans show their support for their favourite games, developers, publishers and personalities of the last 12 months! | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 6 Sep |  | PAX Rising Showcase | $50 | 6 – 8 Dec | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Philadelphia, PA | https://www.showclix.com/event/pax-rising-showcase-2024-unpluggedy2pxz0mx0r5sdh | The PAX Rising Showcase is a collection of independent games to be exhibited at PAX Unplugged. To be eligible for the PAX Rising Showcase, your development team must be no more than 10 people, the game must not be part of any traditional publisher arrangement. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 6 Sep |  | Save & Sound | Free | 4 – 7 Nov | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://www.saveandsound.io/ | The festival will be coming back to Steam, YouTube, and Twitch. This also means submissions for Save & Sound 2024 are accepting submissions. Musicians, composers, devs, and pubs are welcome to submit their games on the website. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 13 Sep |  | Indie Games Fund by Google Play | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | South America | Virtual | https://developers.googleblog.com/en/indie-games-fund-google-plays-2m-fund-in-latin-america-is-back/ | We will award between $150,000 and $200,000 out of $2 million in addition to hands-on support to selected small studios based in Latin America. The program is ready to accept submisions from indie game developers who have already launched a game – whether it’s on Google Play or another mobile platform, PC or console. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 15 Sep |  | Indie X | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Steam Showcase Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://indiex.online/ | This year, we’re commiting to our partnership with Steam for the third year in a row and holding a digital edition of our yearly event that includes at least: a live-streamed showcase & Steam Event and Sale with present and past finalist. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 15 Sep |  | Romanian Game Awards (RGA) | Free | 13 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Bucharest, Romania | https://awards.rgda.ro/ | The Romanian Game Awards aims to acknowledge and celebrate the key achievements and products of the Romanian game development industry. The RGA gala takes place in Bucharest and awards the companies, institutions and games which have achieved the most notable results throughout the year. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 Sep |  | Indie Horror Showcase | Free | 24 Oct | CLOSED | Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://www.indiehorrorshowcase.com/ | The Indie Horror Showcase is returning! Presented by DreadXP and partnered with The MIX, this years showcase will feature multiple new trailers from esteemed game developers and publishers for both unannounced and announced projects. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 20 Sep | | Very Big Indie Pitch @ PG Connects Helsinki – Mobile | Conference Pass | 1 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | Helsinki, Finland | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-very-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition-at-pocket-gamer-connects-helsinki-2024/ | The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile edition) takes place within Pocket Gamer Connects Connects Helsinki 2024. This unique speed dating format gives each developer five minutes (including Q&A) with each panel of experts. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 20 Sep | | Very Big Indie Pitch @ PG Connects Helsinki – PC & Console | Conference Pass | 2 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | Helsinki, Finland | https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-very-big-indie-pitch-pcconsole-edition-at-pocket-gamer-connects-helsinki-2024/ | Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024, our unique speed dating format gives each developer 5 minutes (including Q&A) with each room of expert judges, meaning entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 25 Sep |  | PLAYCON Indie Initiative | Free | 25 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | Attard, Malta | https://playcon.gg/2024-event/indie-initiative/ | The PLAYCON Indie Initiative, hosted by Agora Gaming Partners, is an event for passionate game developers like you to showcase your talent, elevate your project, and compete for a substantial prize! A total of up to 20 studios will be chosen as finalists to pitch their games in-person. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 30 Sep |  | DevGAMM Awards | Free | 15 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Lisbon, Portugal | https://devgamm.com/awards2024/ | DevGAMM Awards is a prestigious competition for indie developers and small studios. With a prize pool of $100,000 in real cash and additional nominations and prizes from sponsors, it offers a remarkable opportunity for emerging talent. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 30 Sep |  | Day Of The Devs: The Game Awards Edition | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu2cTJChmk7nhRIuoeUQrUgQmcvtBOgFQNvGWAFAWrz0DBmw/viewform | Workin’ on a cool game? We want to see it! We want to highlight YOUR rad indie game at a digital-only event following the Game Awards in December. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 1 Oct |  | Let’s Play Steam NEXT Fest | Free | Mid Oct | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM-0B2xjZhWeTtFeY5JVdb-AcYyoz2CPnjl_2wnZeNlha4sQ/viewform | Let’s Play Steam NEXT Fest is scheduled for mid-October. In this event, we will perform livestreams in Japanese and Chinese. We welcome developers and publishers who will participate in the “Steam NEXT Fest October 2024 edition” to join the show. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Oct |  | Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant | Free | 16 Dec | CLOSED | Funding | Worldwide | Virtual | https://grants.draknek.org/ | The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games. The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering 6 grants of $15,000 USD each. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 8 Oct |  | INDIE Live Expo – Winter Showcase | Free | 7 Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/18761/ | The upcoming winter showcase will give the gift of world premieres as well as content updates to fan favorite titles. Enjoy a heaping helping of rapid-fire, bite-sized news announcements during the return of the INDIE Waves segment. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 16 Oct |  | NYX Awards Season 2 EXTENDED | $270 | 1 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | Now is the perfect time to spotlight your exceptional games on a global stage. Whether you’re a game developer, publisher, marketer, agency, or any game-related party, NYX celebrates your contributions to gaming. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 20 Oct |  | Latin American Games Showcase | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.lagshowcase.com/ | Our next showcase will take place on December in collaboration with The Game Awards so please take that into consideration. Only games being developed in the Latin American region, or by Latino dev teams will be accepted. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Nov |  | BAFTA Games Awards | £240 | TBA Apr | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://awards.bafta.org/entry | Games released between 25th November 2023 and 15th November 2024 are eligible from studios worldwide. Stage one entry should be completed within 30 days of release. The final deadline for stage two entry is Thursday 7 November. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Nov |  | Tokyo Indie Games Summit NEW | Free | 8 – 9 Mar | CLOSED | Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/en/news/news_detail_1.html | In response to the positive attitude towards the previous event, we have decided to expand the event space to accept more participants. Participation fee remains free.. Let’s make “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2025” a great success together with all the game fans who will attend! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 20 Nov |  | Indie Blast @ Games Gathering | Conference Pass (79€) | 5 – 8 Dec | CLOSED | Awards Showcase | Europe | Kyiv, Ukraine | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2024-kyiv/indie-blast/ | Indie Blast is an exhibition of indie projects where teams get their booth for free to be able to: present your game, attract the attention of publishers and investors, get feedback, participate in the Indie Blast Awards nominations. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 22 Nov |  | Dope Indie Games of the Year | Free | TBA Jan | OPEN | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://digyawards.com/ | This new annual awards event focuses on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. The first DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Award show will air online on Twitch, YouTube, IGN, GameSpot and Steam, planning for January 2025. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 30 Nov |  | Game Pavilion | 14,000 JPY (After Acceptance) | 29 Mar | OPEN | Showcase | Asia | Osaka, Japan | https://gamepavilion.jp/for-exhibitors/ | Game Pavilion jp was held for the first time in March 2023. This is a doujin/indie game exhibition event. Games created by small game company development teams or individuals, student works. This event showcases a variety of games and is enjoyed by many people. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 30 Nov |  | Southeast Asia Games Onward | Free | TBA Dec | OPEN | Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYOSw5702n1LbcObxRLu56JQOn2Grg64qPPzR-6H0selCauQ/viewform | Southeast Asia Games Onward (SEAGO) is an annual online community event that celebrates the growth and development of Southeast Asia gaming industry. This event acts as a hub for industry experts, enthusiasts, and gamers to unite, exchange ideas, and driving the SEA gaming industry forward. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| TBA |  | Indie Awards + Expo @ GDS | Free | 13 – 14 Dec | OPEN | Awards Showcase Pitching | Europe | Prague, Czechia | https://gdsprague.com/index.php?action=joinindies | Indie Expo is open and accessible for any indie game developers and provides an opportunity to showcase their game and get feedback from visitors. Every developer participating in our GDS Indie Expo will be included into the GDS Indie Expo Awards ceremony. | OPEN | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 6 Dec |  | DICE Awards | $1,000 | 13 Feb | OPEN | Awards | North America | Las Vegas, United States | https://www.interactive.org/awards/28th_annual_dice_awards__submissions_now_open.asp | Submissions for the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (#DICEAwards), serving to recognize excellence among peers currently working in games, are open. The deadline to enter is Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5pm PT. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 10 Dec |  | Women’s Day Sale on Steam by WINGS | Free | 28 Feb – 9 Mar | OPEN | Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLtdagpTIf6PHZeorrgVBM7pGhcDQUrvcznrqJx1QVYZvjyQ/viewform | Just like the previous editions of our Women’s Day Sale, this event will feature the amazing work of women in games as part of International Women’s Rights Day. Check last year’s page. The last editions were supported by Steam with featuring on the home page, and we hope this will happen again! | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 15 Dec |  | BIG Festival @ gamescom LATAM NEW | Free | 30 Apr – 4 May | OPEN | Awards Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | OPEN | Showcase, Awards, Steam Showcase | |
| 20 Dec |  | Indie Zone @ Digital Dragons | 750€ | 18 – 20 May | OPEN | Showcase Awards | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://conference.digitaldragons.pl/indie-zone-2025/ | Present your game to the world and seize the spotlight at Digital Dragons, one of the largest B2B gamedev events in Europe, by showcasing your project in Indie Zone. This is an unique opportunity to gain exposure, network with industry professionals, and compete for prestigious awards. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Dec |  | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | A global open competition for game developers. Our goal is to celebrate awesome games and the developers behind them. We aim to highlight new and rising talents & teams and work tirelessly to create new opportunities for success for our participants. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 6 Jan |  | Games Finance Market NEW | £325 (After Acceptance) | 8 – 9 Apr | OPEN | Funding | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April. | OPEN | Pitching | |
| 6 Jan |  | New Game Plus @ London Games Festival NEW | N/A | 2 – 13 Apr | OPEN | Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/profile/find | Seeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 13 Mar |  | NYX Game Awards 2025 NEW | $250 | 9 May | OPEN | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | OPEN | Awards | |
| N/A |  | Outersloth Funding | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Europe | Worldwide | https://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/ | Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | MENA Hero Project | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | MENA | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-announces-incubator-program-for-mena-developers | The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | India Hero Project (IHP) | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | India | https://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/ | “India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | Black Game Developer Fund | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/ | Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://www.creature.page/developer-fund | The SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services. | OPEN | Pitching, Funding |