Selected Indie 80

  • Simulation
  • Adventure

Airship: Kingdoms Adrift

Exhibitors Name : 
Revolution Industry  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Welcome to Suthseg! AIRSHIP: KINGDOMS ADRIFT is a single player game with a hyper-rich lore and narrative. As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!

Judges' Comments

It is exciting to see the content that every boy seems to long for: strengthening a ship and flying through the air.

We, a team of seasoned game industry veterans, are on a mission to introduce the first-ever Skyship battle and trading simulation, set in a lore-rich alternate fantasy world.

  • Survival
  • Simulation

Aldian of Ancients

Exhibitors Name : 
Aldian of Ancients  (India)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Xbox , Steam , PC(App)

Aldian of Ancients is a dinosaur survival/simulation multiplayer game made in Unreal Engine 5 where players take control of dinosaurs and other ancient creatures that existed before the dawn of man. In the game, players will be immersed in an ancient world, lost in the shuffle of evolution, filled with creatures that impart awe and wonder.

Judges' Comments

Amazing quality. Makes you wonder if it's a game, but there are new things to try.

Aldian of Ancients offers a realism based multiplayer experience where the players as dinosaurs crafts their own story of survival either alone or with their friends in a vast prehistoric world.

  • Simulation

ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution

Exhibitors Name : 
Attructure  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

Guide the evolution of virtual lifeforms that learn to move in a world based on realistic physics. This world already features built-in mechanisms like heredity and natural selection. The player takes on the role of a creator, manipulating these natural processes to help lifeforms learn and evolve.

Judges' Comments

Highly rated for its experimental nature.

We aim to recreate the mechanisms of biological evolution on computers, creating "organisms" in the digital realm. Enjoy watching these lifeforms as they learn and evolve their unique movements.

  • Action
  • RPG

Arisen Force: Vonimir

Exhibitors Name : 
Lemport  (China)
Platform : 
PS5 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox , Steam

Embark on an extraordinary adventure in the fantastical world of Vonimir, exploring the magnificent land while experiencing exquisite pixel art style and action combat. Recruit teammates, expand ventures together, challenge formidable enemies, uncover deeply hidden secrets of the world, shape the future, and write legendary stories.

Judges' Comments

A high quality real-time battle RPG with clear graphics.

Embark on a legendary fantasy adventure, experiencing beautiful pixel art and intense battles.

  • Action

Bionic Bay

Exhibitors Name : 
Psychoflow Studio  (Taiwan)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Steam

Bionic Bay is a physics-based 2D action platformer, player needs to us uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world. After a failed reverse engineering experiment, our unfortunate protagonist finds himself trapped in an ancient, biomechanical world full of imaginative devices, mysterious technology and peculiar inhabitants.

Judges' Comments

Beautiful backgrounds and pleasant warp operation.

Bionic Bay is created by Mureena and Psychoflow Studio, a collaboration between two indie game studios from Finland and Taiwan.

  • RPG
  • Puzzle

BlockWorld Ai

Exhibitors Name : 
One Team.  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

RPG puzzle game in which players train a mysterious AI, Hoshihabito-kun, who learns how to move puzzles and the results, and fight powerful bosses together with players

Judges' Comments

It may take some time to understand the rules.

My interest in combining AI and games sparked the creation of this project. Enjoy the experience of nurturing the AI "BLRS," which learns puzzles within the game.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Burning Sword: Death sun

Exhibitors Name : 
Nomadic Games  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Burning Sword: Death Sun immerses players into an ancient martial world, where Zhang Yìxian, a top-ranked sword master, seeks to avenge his fallen master in a seamless blend of challenging soul-like gameplay and fluid hack-and-slash action, creating a uniquely captivating experience unlike any other.

Judges' Comments

The quality is on par with major titles that are well made.

Nomadic Games pushes immersive gameplay boundaries. Explore our releases and dive into thrilling worlds. We're dedicated to captivating players. "Wander, Explore, Conquer."

  • RPG
  • Puzzle

CASSETTE BOY

Exhibitors Name : 
Wonderland Kazakiri(Japan)  (Japan)
Platform : 
PS5 , Nintendo Switch , Steam

"Do you really believe the moon isn't there when you're not looking at it?" This famous quote attributed to Einstein poses a profound question about quantum mechanics. This game is a puzzle adventure inspired by quantum mechanics, set in a world where things cease to exist when you're not looking at them. Manipulate existence and solve the mysteries of this intriguing world!

Judges' Comments

There seems to be a freshness to the puzzle gimmick.

It looks like a classic game system, but I aim to deliver a completely new experience. This game overturns traditional theories, creating an old yet fresh adventure. Experience it for yourself!

  • Puzzle
  • Table Game / Card Game

Chess Twist

Exhibitors Name : 
Polygonjs  (United Kingdom)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(Blowser) , iOS

A mind-bending chess game, where straight lines turn and diagonals fork. Hundreds of different boards with new strategies hidden in plain sight.

Judges' Comments

This work is a new idea for the classic material of chess.

A mind-bending chess game.

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

CINEMA

Exhibitors Name : 
Trinity Team  (Italy)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Xbox , Steam , PC(App)

CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thrillers. Players dive into a richly atmospheric world where they control time, moving back and forth at will. By manipulating time, they explore different scenarios, uncover secrets, and create new timelines with unique outcomes and twists.

Judges' Comments

Experimental and artistic game.

CINEMA is a first-person adventure inspired by the aesthetic of old silent films and noir thriller movies, where players wield control over time going back an forward and create new timelines.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Coke Bugs

Exhibitors Name : 
Common Opera  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

A dark odyssey of wired energy, a stark and striking vignette of rust belt noir, a long late night road trip north through the long highways, barren towns, and jittering insect seas of the propulsive compulsive impulse.

Judges' Comments

Dark and psychedelic driving game. I'm not sure what it's about, but the art is very unique.

A hallucinatory bender of a late night road trip sketched in nervous lines of arcade action and exploration.

  • Adventure
  • Education

Commentator

Exhibitors Name : 
TEBASAKI GAMES  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

"Commentator" is a socio-political news visual novel where players become a commentator for a popular news show. As you select news stories and critique them, you'll experience the changing world and the impact of public opinion manipulation.

Judges' Comments

A game that uses the influence of the media to balance the fun and serious aspects of the game.

Please enjoy this socio-political visual novel thoroughly localized for Japanese culture. Experience a glimpse of what Japanese media is all about.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

Copycat

Exhibitors Name : 
Spoonful Of Wonder  (Australia)
Platform : 
Steam

Copycat is a wholesome, narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the true meaning of home. It is an intimate story that cherishes the human-pet bond in all its forms. The game's colourful visuals delight the senses while exploring dark emotional depths of the human condition. Copycat is a game at the alchemy of ethics, aesthetics and wonder.

Judges' Comments

Very carefully crafted ADV about shelter cats, the visuals and the story are very good and realistic.

Copycat is a thought-provoking indie game explores the human-animal bond. Guide the cat through alleys, fences and rooftops to find a true home. Dive deep to uncover this emotional journey…

  • Action
  • Race

Cyber Parkour

Exhibitors Name : 
FANIMAX  (Taiwan)
Platform : 
iOS , Android

《Cyber Parkour》 is a PVP mobile racing game with fast-paced gameplay. Race as a Cyber Runner on side-scrolling tracks, dodge obstacles, and use cyber abilities to win! Collect various runner skins and accessories along the way. Break free from the System and race through neon buildings to become the champion in 《Cyber Parkour》.

Judges' Comments

Interesting that it's a Metroidvania type, but it's a side-scrolling Mario Kart, a "multiplayer racing game".

Cyber Parkour is our first multiplayer real-time racing game! Every Cyber Runner and each location in the game is meticulously crafted by our team. Welcome to Cyber Parkour—enjoy the thrilling race!

  • Action
  • Race

Dashy Crashy 100

Exhibitors Name : 
Dumpling  (China)
Platform : 
Steam , Nintendo Switch , iOS

Start your engines and outrun 99 racers in a thrilling knockout race. 100 start. Only 1 survives. Lightning-fast reaction-racing with a 100-racer twist. Party up with friends, master simple tap controls and test your reflexes on choas-filled highways as you try to boost and bash your way to 1st place. Let's DASHY CRASHY!

Judges' Comments

A car racing game in which a great number of racers compete against each other. Good old Choro-Q-like design.

DUMPLING is an indepenednt game studio led by veteran game designer Travis Ryan, making popular and pinoeering games since 2012 - our DNA in arcade and innovation makes fun-first games for everyone.

  • Action
  • Simulation

Death the Guitar

Exhibitors Name : 
Toroya My Battery Is Fried  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

Use "sound" and "electricity" to destroy humans! "Death the Guitar" is a pop and violent 2D Platformer action game. The main character is an electric guitar whose owner was murdered. Shake the amp to jump, electrify the floor to activate gimmicks, and destroy all enemies in the room. Experience intuitive controls, hardcore action, and rich guitar sounds!

Judges' Comments

The exhilarating action and kitschy picture-making show a strong sense of authorship!

Enjoy high-speed guitar action!

  • Adventure

Detective NEKKO

Exhibitors Name : 
ARA  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

This is a mystery where nobody dies. This is a cinematic mystery adventure in which Nekko, a rookie detective, and partner Zikenbo investigate a case with "the ability to see too much". Find the contradiction between the lies the suspect's mouth tells and the truth his eyes tell!

Judges' Comments

The content is unique in its ability to advance through the use of unique capabilities.

I am developing this by myself while working as a UI designer/character modeler at a Japanese game company. I put all the things I like , such as "daily life mystery" and "cartoon style characters.

  • Adventure
  • RPG

Dome-King Cabbage

Exhibitors Name : 
Cobysoft Joe  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , Nintendo Switch

A short visual novel set in the world of a monster-collecting RPG. Grappling with their ability to perceive reality through an RPG lens, Mush navigates their way to a job interview for the enigmatic title of “Dome-King.”

Judges' Comments

The bizarre worldview that fuses various art forms looks interesting.

I'm honored to be showing my game at TGS! I hope that some people can stop by the booth and walk away with an experience that moves them, or makes them laugh a little bit.

  • Adventure

Dream in the Shell

Exhibitors Name : 
ROOMTONE Games  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Steam , PC(App)

When a black sphere appears on Earth, countless people become trapped in endless dreams. The protagonist's wife is among them, compelling him to venture into the dangerous sphere to save her. 'Dream in the Shell' is a story adventure game that explores surreal worlds where dreams, memories, and the subconscious blend. Explore mysterious spaces through unique interactions and uncover the truth.

Judges' Comments

The quality is not indie.

ROOMTONE Games is an indie game studio based in Seoul, South Korea. We create immersive game experiences through beautiful artwork and cinematic storytelling.

  • Action
  • Puzzle

ElePass: Only Elephants Can Unlock the Passcode

Exhibitors Name : 
ElePass Only Elephants Can Unlock the Passcode  (Japan)
Platform : 
iOS , Android

本作は1台のスマートフォンで遊ぶ1〜2人用アクションパズルゲームです。シンプルな操作性でありながら新しいプレイ感覚や奥深さがあり、1人でじっくり遊ぶこともできますし、ゲーム経験や言語の壁を超えて、誰とでも楽しめる普遍性を備えています。スマートフォンを拾った象の主人公として、象の鼻に見立てた指でプレイします。気分を盛り上げるための専用の象指輪もあります。

Judges' Comments

It is novel and interesting to use each other's player fingers as an "elephant's nose"!

マルチメディアを用いて、人間の知覚やコミュニケーションのあり方の再認識のきっかけとなるような作品の制作を行っています。東京藝術大学芸術情報センター、大学院映像研究科ゲームコース特任助教。

  • Others
  • Adventure

Esophaguys

Exhibitors Name : 
Esophaguys Team  (United States of America)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox , Steam , PC(App)

Esophaguys is a silly party platformer where you play as old folks with elongating necks. Stretch, bite, and swing together to find your lost kin, compete in minigames for long-necked glory, and embark solo on a journey of both past and future!

Judges' Comments

I would like to see how interesting it would be to play with the movement + neck extension operation.

Esophaguys is being created by a team of up-and-coming game developers who met at college. We seek to bring unique aesthetics and wonky gameplay together to create experiences filled with laughter.

  • Action
  • Adventure

EVOTINCTION

Exhibitors Name : 
Spikewave Games  (China)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Steam

"Evotinction" is a sci-fi third-person hacking and stealth game, you are Dr. Liu, the only one who can stop rogue AIs in a futuristic research facility. Use a variety of hacking skills to overcome robotic threats and uncover the secrets that hold the key to humanity's survival or its potential extinction.

Judges' Comments

Rich graphic steles action draws you in with its visuals and world view.

Spikewave Games is a passionate and innovative game development team. The four core members have extensive experience and a deep, shared understanding of game design from years of collaboration.

  • Action
  • FPS / TPS

FALLEN

Exhibitors Name : 
GOOFEES  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

"FALLEN" is a third-person shooter adventure game themed around psychic abilities. It tells the story of using various powers like telekinesis and teleportation to escape from a sealed research facility. Experience the excitement at TGS2024.

Judges' Comments

It looks like a typical action game, but you can tell that it has been carefully crafted.

Hi guys, we are GOOFEES a game developer in Japan. we hope everyone around the world will play FALLEN! If you play this game in TGS, please tell us how you feel.

  • Action
  • RPG

FINAL KNIGHT

Exhibitors Name : 
2OClocksoft  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Nintendo Switch , Steam

Final Knight combines beat 'em up action with party-based roguelite elements! Create the ultimate party using various synergies and dive into battle. Keep experimenting with new combinations of party members, equipment, and relics until you reach the final boss of the quest!

Judges' Comments

The title and key visuals seem to detract from the game, the gameplay screens look interesting.

It has a history of winning the Judges' Award (2nd place) at Korea's largest indie game show, BIC 2023, and being selected as an Official Selection for Guerrilla Collective 2024.

  • Action
  • RPG

First Dwarf

Exhibitors Name : 
First Dwarf  (Poland)
Platform : 
Steam

Take on the role of a dwarven scouting engineer, Tru, sent in his mana-powered mech to explore new lands hidden in the clouds in the hopes of finding suitable spots for new settlements. In his mission he will gather resources, build bases, collect mana to fuel his mechanical armor, and fight against dangerous threats by setting up defenses and personally engaging in combat.

Judges' Comments

Unique worldview and buildability, I can't wait to play with it!

We turn our dreams into original games that are meaningful to our players and will remain in their memory for a long time.

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Fowl Damage

Exhibitors Name : 
Red Nexus Games  (Canada)
Platform : 
Steam

A fragile little egg on a big platforming adventure! Carefully manage your falls and your superpowered jumps through the weird, cold, and sometimes cute world of this puzzle platformer!

Judges' Comments

The game design is similar to Spelunker, where you die if you fall from a high place or get hit by an impact because you are an egg. This is an egg action puzzle game. It is not flashy, but it is easy to understand.

May has been developing Fowl Damage mostly solo over the last 6 years. She is super excited to show it to everyone at TGS!

  • Rhythm & Music
  • Simulation

Freaked Fleapit

Exhibitors Name : 
Finch Bird Studio  (Estonia)
Platform : 
Steam

One day, you wake up - only to find yourself in a run-down, dilapidated cinema. You're dead, and your soul is trapped in Purgatory. The Reaper herself offers you a way to get out, not without the help of enchanting inhabitants of the Freaked Fleapit. All you have to do is go through each of the 9 circles of Hell, beat any demons along the way - and you're free!

Judges' Comments

The idea of a rhythm-based dungeon crawler is interesting.

Freaked Fleapit is a mix of a rhythm dungeon crawler (similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer) and a dating sim, where you navigate the perils of Hell while charming the lovely ladies of the Fleapit.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Gurei

Exhibitors Name : 
Gurei  (Brazil)
Platform : 
Steam

Rei, the main character, is a human spirit bound with the challenging duty of defeating mystical entities of nature, the Kami, to obtain their power. When Rei defeats them, she absorbs their power – and their personality, learning completely new skills for each defeated Kami.

Judges' Comments

Monotone graphics and exhilarating action are fun!

An action platformer where you face challenging enemies inspired by Japanese mythology and acquire their powers. Choose your fights carefully, because your enemies will get stronger, too!

  • Shooting
  • Fighting

Haneda Girl

Exhibitors Name : 
STUDIO KOBA  (Spain)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Steam

Haneda Girl, team up with the combat robot M.O.T.H.E.R to save the Data Empire from the threat of the Hackernauts! Haneda Girl is a 2D pixel game with frenetic action and platforming. Switch between Haneda Girl and M.O.T.H.E.R in a cooperative exchange game, approach each situation in infinite ways. The goal is not just to achieve, but to aim for a high score with the beauty of the strategy!

Judges' Comments

The fluttering sound and art style caught my attention!

Addictive game loop and tight controls with a techno beat that will boost your fighting spirit. A spin-off of "Narita Boy."

  • RPG
  • Survival

Hollow Home

Exhibitors Name : 
Twigames  (Ukraine)
Platform : 
PS5 , PS4 , Steam , Xbox Series X | S , Xbox One , Nintendo Switch , PC(App)

Hollow Home is an isometric narrative RPG, told from the perspective of a teenager trapped inside an occupied city. Learn survival skills, build relationships, and face tough choices as each passing day brings new tragedies and destruction to your childhood home.

Judges' Comments

From Ukraine, a game about Ukrainian occupation boys, inspired by the Ukrainian war. I thought it was a game that only a Ukrainian could make at this moment in time.

  • Action
  • Real-Time Strategy

Honey Pot

Exhibitors Name : 
VRMonkey  (Brazil)
Platform : 
Meta Quest 2 / Meta Quest 3

Dive into the immersive world of 'Honey Pot,' a cooperative action-strategy VR game where you and your friends become bees defending the hive from bears on the hunt. Fly, gather honey, construct turrets, deploy stingers, and use bow and arrow attacks in a frantic battle to protect Queen Bee Melli's domain. Team up, strategize, and save the hive in this thrilling VR experience!

Judges' Comments

The core of the game is a tower defense game, but by making it VR + Coop, it seems to show new possibilities. lots of elements and fun atmosphere for a VR game.

VRMonkey, a Brazilian XR leader, creates custom solutions for engaging experiences. Our mission is enabling extraordinary experiences, aiming to lead in innovation, quality, ethics, and reliability.

  • Sports
  • Others

HoooPizza

Exhibitors Name : 
DOI Nobuhiro  (Japan)
Platform : 
PC(App)

“HoooPizza”: Spin Your Way to Pizza Greatness! Put down the ordinary game controller and pick up a hula hoop! In this interactive video game, you won’t be pressing buttons; instead, you’ll be spinning the hula hoop like a pizza-making maestro. Your mission? Craft the most colossal pizza the gaming world has ever seen.

Judges' Comments

I am curious about the unique form of operation, in which the hula hoop serves as the controller, and the comfort of playing!

I created this interactive game with the goal of providing an enjoyable experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or physical attributes. It would make me happy if you could have fun!

  • Action
  • Puzzle

Hyper Wobbler

Exhibitors Name : 
Wobbly Labs  (Germany)
Platform : 
Other(Unique Art Installation)

Hyper Wobbler is an interactive multiplayer art installation, where 3 participants use bespoke metal spring joysticks to control multi-dimensional beings on a dodecahedron with LEDs and two-way mirror faces. The task of the players is to make sense of this universe and navigate it to reach their goals.

Judges' Comments

It is a development of Line Wobbler with novelty and beauty that goes beyond just adding dimensions.

I love building strange and playful interactive installations that cannot be replicated in a purely digital format, but spark joy using weird analog controls, sensors, and lights.

  • Adventure

Inverted Angel

Exhibitors Name : 
SCIKA  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

A girl visited your home, who you don't know but she identified herself as your girlfriend. She seems a little bit Menhera, but she knows too much to be just a stalker. This is a Kawaii Future Mystery, you will answer by free input for branching story.

Judges' Comments

I'm interested to see how many variations of conversations there are as a game using AI.

The current release is available only in Japanese. An English version will be available in the near future!

  • Table Game / Card Game
  • Simulation

IRONHIVE

Exhibitors Name : 
Wondernaut Studio  (Brazil)
Platform : 
Steam

Ironhive is a deckbuilding strategy game about surviving in a dying world. Build your colony, ensure the survival of your people, create a legacy that will be passed on to the next generations. Each decision will affect your legacy, which will be passed on to the next colonies to come.

Judges' Comments

A simulation game in the SimCity style in which players build structures using the cards they have drawn. The dark atmosphere makes it fun to grow a shadowy town.

IRONHIVE is a post-apocalyptic colony sim with a dark style. It's a hybrid of deck-building and city-building. It introduces gameplay mechanics that push the boundaries of the genre.

  • Puzzle
  • Adventure

Isles of Sea and Sky

Exhibitors Name : 
Newman Jason  (Japan)
Platform : 
PC(App)

A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

Judges' Comments

The atmosphere of the dots and the occasional animation are well balanced. The only thing that bothers me is that the illustration on the title screen has a different style from the main story.

Thank You

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

KILLA : kill the la

Exhibitors Name : 
Black Tangerine  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Steam

Embark on a vengeful quest with Valhalla in "KILLA," Dive into a 3D adventure world using unique skills like "Resonance" and "Dreams" to solve the mystery of your mentor's death. Navigate the enigmatic island of Yips, unveil its secrets, and kill the La. Your decisions shape multiple endings. Fall into paranoia, suspect everyone, and finally, "Kill the La."

Judges' Comments

The gap between the nostalgic cutout-style worldview and the horror-inspired production is interesting.

Black Tangerine, which means hidden tastes and journeys to those tastes, develops a game for black tangerines that are elsewhere in the world.

  • RPG
  • Others

Kriegsfront Tactics

Exhibitors Name : 
Toge Productions  (Indonesia)
Platform : 
Steam

Kriegsfront Tactics is a procedural turn-based mecha tactics RPG set in alternate 1970s during an era of conflict in Southeast Asia where you'll play as a commander of a mecha squad sent behind enemy lines. Manage your squad, resources, and mechs. Complete missions and survive the front another day while facing hard decisions that will test your morality.

Judges' Comments

Quality and world view for those who love robots and simulations

Kriegsfront Tactics is a procedural turn-based mecha tactics RPG set in alternate 1970s during an era of conflict in Southeast Asia, you'll play as commander of a mecha squad sent behind enemy lines.

  • Action

Last Standing

Exhibitors Name : 
Nao Games  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

The objective of the game is to beat the enemies coming from the left and right by banging the keyboard. The more keys you press, the more powerful the attack becomes. This unprecedented control allows the player to experience the keyboard as if it were a physical game. The game also combines elements that allow the player to change and strengthen the player character and play over and over again.

Judges' Comments

I was attracted to the keyboard-banging game experience and the detailed animations! The durability of the device, including the keyboard bang-mouse gluggle, is also something I would like to try.

I will be playing games and handing out cards at the booth, so please come and visit us.

  • Simulation
  • RPG

Let's Build a Dungeon

Exhibitors Name : 
Springloaded  (Singapore)
Platform : 
Xbox , Steam

Manage a game studio making the world’s greatest MMORPG. Hire designers, coders, and testers, create a fantasy world, then welcome hundreds of virtual players. If they get bored they will cancel their subscription and your investors will have your head. You can even play the game you create.

Judges' Comments

The game is aimed at creators who design RPGs by considering the layout of dungeons and entire towns.

The MMORPG Simulator! Design, build and play the RPG of your dreams! Run a game studio your way and see how things develop in this multi-layered management sim.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Light Odyssey

Exhibitors Name : 
SSUN GAMES  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Nintendo Switch , Steam

Light Odyssey is an action packed Boss-Rush Action where you explore the ruins of an ancient fallen civilization, challenge the Colossus, and fight to restore light to the world.

Judges' Comments

Graphics and sound attract me.

We are a game studio that creates fun, sparkling like the bright sun.

  • Survival
  • Adventure

Loco Limbo

Exhibitors Name : 
Moonlight Sculptor  (France)
Platform : 
PC(App)

Loco Limbo is a fun indie game where you control a Character who can Detach and use their Limbs. Stuck on a weird island after military experiments, you solve puzzles and survive using your unique limb abilities. Can you make it off this crazy island in one piece?

Judges' Comments

I can't imagine what it's about, but I'd like to play with it.

Hey, I'm Loco Limbo, waking up on an island after some crazy military experiments. Now, I can dismember myself and stay alive! Can I make it off this crazy island in one piece?

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Lost Twins II

Exhibitors Name : 
Playdew  (Pakistan)
Platform : 
Steam , Xbox

Lost twins II is an incredibly cute puzzle adventure where you help Abi and Ben on their journey as they move across platforms, engage in challenging puzzles, swap tiles to create paths, and overcome obstacles to find their way back home.

Judges' Comments

The puzzle gimmick of sliding rooms while using two characters is interesting. The painting-style art is also eye-catching.

Lost Twins II is a charming puzzle adventure game where players guide Abi & Ben through platforms, solve puzzles, swap blocks to create paths and overcome obstacles to help them find their way home.

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

M.E.M.O

Exhibitors Name : 
TeamVeister  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

In 2176, Shin Japan. As a chosen agent, you must dive into the memories of the deceased to prevent a terror. Wandering through the maze of memories, can you find the key to save the future? [Game Features: ①Graphics depicting retro Japanese landscapes ②A game experience that allows for genuine code-breaking using pen and paper ③A suspense story blending historical events with science fiction]

Judges' Comments

It is wonderful that 95% of this quality was produced originally without using assets.

The core gameplay of this work involves using pen and paper to decipher codes, offering players the "joy of thinking." The art direction, inspired by nostalgic Japanese scenery, is also a highlight.

  • Adventure
  • RPG

Marron's Day

Exhibitors Name : 
npckc  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App) , Game Boy

Marron's Day is a silly retro adventure game where you're a bunny! Explore the town, run errands for your animal friends, and don't let anyone catch you swiping the carrots from the garden (again)!

Judges' Comments

Plans to launch on GameBoy are also hot.

Hi! I'm npckc. I make games with my composer partner sdhizumi. I hope you like our cute retro game.

  • Action
  • Shooting

Mecha Force

Exhibitors Name : 
MING STUDIO  (China)
Platform : 
Steam , Meta Quest 2 , Meta Quest 3

"Mecha Force" is a VR game where the player can fight invaders as the pilot of a giant super mecha! The game combines action and roguelike elements! You can even customize your very own mecha.

Judges' Comments

Kudos for making a real robot game in VR!

Piloting a super mecha has always been my dream. If you like mechas please give "Mecha Force" a try!

  • Action
  • Fighting

MECHA MACHO

Exhibitors Name : 
Rocket Smash Studio  (Chile)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

Mecha Macho is an action/platform video game, in which you play as Luchin, a 3-year-old baby that is the reincarnation of the legendary wrestling champion "El Super Macho". You will travel through the universe in your robot suit to avenge his death, and recover his champion belt using wrestling techniques and powers, that you start to remember as you make your way through the game

Judges' Comments

Robot action game. Great action x battle graphics, looks like a lot of fun!

Mecha Macho: Play as Luchin, a 3-year-old baby, reincarnation of "El Super Macho". Travel the universe to avenge his death, recover the champion belt using wrestling techniques

  • Action
  • Others

Metavoidal

Exhibitors Name : 
Metavoidal  (Republic of South Africa)
Platform : 
Steam

Play as a drummer seeking revenge on a Metal Band of Eldritch Monsters in this wacky roguelite brawler. Fight through hordes of enemies with only your drumsticks & drumming techniques as your weapons. Tap into the power of their music by finding corrupted records to increase your strength to defeat each of the band members. Are you good enough to escape the corrupted hellscape, once and for all?

Judges' Comments

The gameplay itself is not novel, but the feel and sound are unique.

Play As A Drummer Who Takes On An Odd Metal Band. Navigate A Church Overrun With Corrupted Fans. Upgrade Your Drumming By Unlocking New Techniques. Build Your Playlist & Beat Your Way Through The Band

  • Simulation
  • RPG

Milord

Exhibitors Name : 
iBright Games  (Turkey)
Platform : 
Steam

Milord is a Kingdom Management RPG with city-building mechanics. Immerse yourself in a world where your decisions shape your fiefdom's destiny. Rule wisely as you construct, strategize, and navigate the challenges of leadership. Will you rise to glory or crumble under the weight of your choices?

Judges' Comments

Authentic dot-picture kingdom-building simulation that will be challenging.

iBright Games is a indie game company located in Turkey, Istanbul. We enjoy playing and making Medieval Age themed RPG games. We're currently developing our first game called ''Milord''.

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Minds Beneath Us

Exhibitors Name : 
BearBoneStudio  (Taiwan)
Platform : 
Steam

MINDS BENEATH US follows Jason Dai and a mysterious consciousness trapped within his body, capable of control. In a future society automated by AI, a new industry emerges: interconnecting brains to form a computational network, replacing traditional AI hardware. Displaced workers flock to this field. Amidst this dystopian backdrop, a conspiracy unfolds.

Judges' Comments

I think the depiction of the near-future world is wonderful!

Embark on a thrilling Sci-Fi journey in a futuristic Asian city: MINDS BENEATH US. In a fully automated AI world, you're in a foreign body with its owner's subconscious. Face challenges, embrace fate!

  • Action
  • FPS / TPS

Mineral Madness

Exhibitors Name : 
Whacky Mole Studio  (Sweden)
Platform : 
Steam

Mineral Madness is a thrilling battle arena where players compete as moles racing to collect the most minerals. Engage in this first-person chaotic fun as you navigate and destroy the fully destructible underground environment, blast eachother with bombs and strive to become the top mole miner!

Judges' Comments

It is very rare to have a hole digging element in a multi-player game and to have an FPS in it.

Mineral Madness is a fast-paced battle arena where you race to collect minerals. Wreck mayhem as you blast the fully destructible underground to become the number one mole miner!

  • Adventure
  • Puzzle

Miniatures

Exhibitors Name : 
Other Tales Interactive  (Denmark)
Platform : 
Steam

Four unique adventures await, each with its own story hidden in a mysterious box. Explore, interact, and watch the world transform in this captivating anthology.

Judges' Comments

The artistry of this picture book-like game is eye-catching, but the disturbing atmosphere may appeal to different tastes. A game with expressive and experimental attempts as a game.

Miniatures is a game anthology about how children experience the world. The magical meets the eerie in this game inspired by children’s picture books and experimental animation short films.

  • Communication
  • Others

Mirror Of Terror

Exhibitors Name : 
ENTAFLIP  (Japan)
Platform : 
PC(Blowser)

A game for two players. You've wandered into the Mirror of Terror. By acting the roles of the person "in front of the mirror" and "reflected in the mirror" for a play time, you can escape the mirror's curse. The person in front of the mirror strikes poses, and the person reflected in the mirror imitates them. Score points for synchronization. Please play with your friends or family.

Judges' Comments

It will show new possibilities for physical games!

Real-space motion sync game. You two become the protagonists. Started with the concept: "People can understand each other by facing one another." Let's create a new world of synchronization together!

  • Adventure
  • Others

Neko Odyssey

Exhibitors Name : 
Secret Character  (Thailand)
Platform : 
Steam

Here’s a Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. You'll have to search for cats in various locations throughout the town and take pictures to upload to social media (in game). Each photo you upload will earn likes. As you receive more likes, you'll become better known, and your followers may offer tips on finding new and different cat poses.

Judges' Comments

There's something about it that makes me curious. Maybe because it is a cat, it has clogs in its heart.

A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! You'll experience excitement, cuteness, and inspiration along with the adventure in this game.

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Neon Blood

Exhibitors Name : 
Neon Blood  (Spain)
Platform : 
PS5/4 , Nintendo Switch , Xbox , Steam

Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this cyberpunk adventure.

Judges' Comments

2D art with a sense of depth, looks like a classic RPG, but the visuals and story make you want to play it.

Viridis, year 2053. Detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this cyberpunk neo-noir adventure, solving mysteries alongside a unique gang.

  • FPS / TPS
  • Action

NIGHTMARE OPERATOR

Exhibitors Name : 
DDDistortion  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

NIGHTMARE OPERATOR is an action horror shooter about hunting Youkai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. Combat fuses the tense, shooting gameplay of classic survival horror, with the skill-based mechanics and execution of fighting games and spectacle fighters.

Judges' Comments

A survival TPS with a strong Japanese flavor, with interesting command input like in a gaming game.

We are honored to have been chosen to participate in Selected Indie 80. We are a team of developers from Japan and North America, and we hope to create something special with Nightmare Operator.

  • Puzzle
  • Adventure

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

Exhibitors Name : 
Somi  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
Steam

No Case Should Remain Unsolved is a detective game where players uncover and piece together memory fragments to solve a long-forgotten case. Follow former police detective Jeon Gyeong as she acquires clues and testimony relating to the case of a missing girl.

Judges' Comments

An adventure game in which the player solves a difficult case by relying on information from SNS. This is a much-talked-about game with an excellent storyline.

It's a narrative that can only be told through games, not through novels, movies, or other media. I hope my game proves that 'games can be comforting'.

  • Survival
  • Adventure

Ominous Recall

Exhibitors Name : 
HORROID GAME STUDIO  (France)
Platform : 
PS5 , Steam , Xbox Series X | S

Unleash a forgotten terror. Jinns, once architects of Solomon's kingdom, now imprisoned in an otherworldly realm, seek vengeance in Ominous Recall. This first-person survival horror follows Stephen as their whispers twist his memories, forcing him to confront a haunting past.

Judges' Comments

A horror story that shows that it was created with a great deal of care and attention.

Horroid is an independent game development studio that crafts psychological and survival horror video games inspired by horror folktales from around the world.

  • Action
  • Simulation

On the Keyboard

Exhibitors Name : 
SBO Games  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(Webブラウザ)

This is a new 'field manipulation' game in which the ball is transported by controlling the keyboard on the game. The player simply follows their intuition and presses the keyboard. The keys on the game space move in response to the keys you press, and the ball moves when it receives force from the keys. If you can overcome all the obstacles, you will have a great sense of achievement/pleasure.

Judges' Comments

The game makes good use of the keyboard and is original.

『On the Keyboard』は、皆様が今まで経験したことのない体験をお届けできる作品だと信じています。 キーボードを壊さないよう、お気をつけて。

  • Simulation

Pia

Exhibitors Name : 
Explosive Disposal Team  (Republic of Korea)
Platform : 
PC(App)

"You have stepped on a landmine. How will you handle it?" This game challenges you to disarm a landmine using a multi-key input system, simulating the tough situation. By aligning the character's situation with the player's actions, it offers a unique experience. Using a pedal controller enhances the realism. Can you successfully disarm the landmine and survive?

Judges' Comments

The game of dismantling landmines you step on is fresh. The subject matter of dismantling mines is unique.

We developed a unique experience. Players must squat and defuse a landmine with one foot immobilized. This syncs the in-game character's actions with player controls, providing a distinct challenge.

  • Puzzle
  • Others

Pieced Together

Exhibitors Name : 
Glowfrog Games  (United Kingdom)
Platform : 
PC(App) , none

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking puzzle game that tells a heartwarming story about friendship, getting older and letting go. Sort through personal mementos, cutting, sticking and puzzling items together to create a beautiful scrapbook. Discover the story page by page, following the years of ups and downs between Connie and her lifelong friend Beth.

Judges' Comments

A game that is simple but has the charm of Unpacking, a game that is played by matching

Glowfrog Games is women-led team from the UK with a passion for cozy games. Our team was founded by two award-winning industry veterans who first met on Reddit.

  • Simulation
  • Others

Planet Strike

Exhibitors Name : 
Cardboard Studio  (Japan)
Platform : 
Nintendo Switch , Steam

Experience a zero-gravity 3-D billiard that smashes the planets of the solar system and leads them to a black hole. Solar winds that accelerate planets with intrusion. Asteroids decelerating on impact. Lead the planets of the solar system to the black hole by utilizing various devices placed in the field. You can choose from several rules, such as a billiards model or an original one.

Judges' Comments

We see potential in the combination of planets and billiards, which we have never seen before!

I heard a rumor that you can easily create games with a game engine, so I am trying to save up money to create a game. I want to create various kinds of games, but first I have to complete this game.

  • Adventure

Pricolage -IDOLIZED-

Exhibitors Name : 
Annulus  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

“Just who are you…?” Uncover the truth behind K-pop idol Sena as you search through her social media accounts in Pricolage -IDOLIZED-. In order to locate K-pop idol Sena, pronounced missing, you must search for clues in the ocean of darkness and greed that is the internet.

Judges' Comments

It is great that you are making social network stalking work as a game/mystery!

She has released a number of games produced by herself, including "Reset Marathon Isekai DK" and "Parfon". Her works have become controversial several times mainly on digital-platforms such as YouTube

  • Action
  • Adventure

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero

Exhibitors Name : 
Toybox Games Studios  (Australia)
Platform : 
Steam

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, an anthropomorphic combat wombat on her first adventure in the fantasy world, Eridal. Embark on this epic 3rd person action-filled adventure, uncover how this world came to be, and meet new legends that will help shape the future of Eridal!

Judges' Comments

Action game with next-generation game-like graphics

Toybox Games Studios, an indie developer in Melbourne, Australia, is a team of ambitious creatives delivering high-quality, gameplay-driven experiences.

  • Action
  • Music / Dance

RAP OJISAN

Exhibitors Name : 
NEKOUP  (Japan)
Platform : 
Nintendo Switch , iOS , Android

ラップと駄洒落を勘違いしたおじさんがダンスしながら登場します。プレイヤーは画面に表示される指示にしたがって突っ込みを入れてください。 フルボイスで作られたおじさんの駄洒落を聞くだけでもエンターテイメントとして楽しめ、そこから更にゲームプレイができるという2段構えになっているので、普段あまりゲームをしない層にもアピールできるお笑いアクションゲームです。

Judges' Comments

It was just an uncle rapping, but it was strangely addictive!

最初ゲームとして成立するかどうかは考えずに映像と音楽で魅せるものを目指しました。たくさんの駄洒落を盛り込みました、たぶん一生分の駄洒落を考えたんじゃないかと思います。笑って頂けるとうれしいです。

  • Real-Time Strategy
  • Simulation

Red Rocket Defencism

Exhibitors Name : 
tiny cactus studio  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

You, a military officer from our great autocratic motherland, must protect our precious rockets from the evil capitalist enemy in this revolutionary base building strategy game.

Judges' Comments

Tower defense type game with unique colors and world view.

Even capitalists can easily play this title. Please try it out.

  • Rhythm & Music
  • Others

Rhythmscapes

Exhibitors Name : 
Nekologic  (United Kingdom)
Platform : 
Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro

Get into your rhythmic zone with Rhythmscapes. Enter a rhythmic trance and use your focus and coordination to embark on a spiritual and emotional journey through a myriad of landscapes of sound.

Judges' Comments

I wanted to play with what the experience would be like when VR and spiritual/healing worldviews are combined!

Nekologic is an international software development studio. We work with top-tier clients while creating our own products with the end goal of delighting those who use and play what we make.

  • Action
  • Adventure

Rose and Locket

Exhibitors Name : 
Whistling Wizard  (New Zealand)
Platform : 
Steam

A Comic-Book Styled Journey - venture into the Underwest, the world of the dead from all mythologies of the world, presented in a gorgeous style, inspired by Samurai Jack and Primal. A Striking Side-Scrolling Shooter - run and gun across 7 beautiful locations, each with its unique gameplay elements; and challenge the Boss at the end of the Realm.

Judges' Comments

The action game gimmick looks interesting. The action is well presented and keeps you on your toes.

Rose and Locket offers a unique twist on the sidescrolling genre, surpising the player with its gorgeous visuals, unique twists on the gameplay formula and a compelling story of revenge and loss.

  • Action

Rustil: Eternal Labyrinth Castle

Exhibitors Name : 
KIC Games  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

Judges' Comments

Action RPGs are full of attention to detail.

We make it with a pleasant action in mind! The roguelike build makes you want to play again and again! There are also challenging elements such as capturing and raising monsters!

  • Survival
  • Others

Saborus

Exhibitors Name : 
QUByte Interactive  (Brazil)
Platform : 
Steam

Saborus is a gripping horror adventure! Guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse solving chilling puzzles and facing relentless pursuit.

Judges' Comments

You control a chicken escaping from a slaughterhouse. The tense and terrifying graphics and world view are appealing.

QUByte is Latin America's largest publisher of independent games and a consolidated development studio of authorial titles with focus on retro games and its work porting classics to modern consoles.

  • Adventure
  • Communication

SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim

Exhibitors Name : 
SAFE HAVN STUDIO  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

An adventure game depicting the relationship between thumb-sized little people and Saeko, a girl dozens of times their size. As a newcomer, you will survive with others in her desk drawer.

Judges' Comments

The novel concept of being kept by a giant woman is enough to attract interest. It is a strange adventure game.

It is a great honour to be selected for the Selected Indie 80! We hope that as many people as possible will enjoy this game with its unique and powerful elements that we have put so much effort into.

  • Action
  • Puzzle

Stellagate

Exhibitors Name : 
Team Stellagate  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

Stellagate is a puzzle action game that uses gates to connect different locations. The connected locations are seamlessly linked to each other. Your role is to find out what awaits you at the end.

Judges' Comments

The monochrome worldview matches the game system.

We have paid attention not only to the puzzles, but also to the feel of operation, design, and the world view. Please play and see for yourself!

  • RPG
  • Adventure

Tampopo

Exhibitors Name : 
Calman  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam

Tampopo is a heartfelt RPG adventure with unique physics based combat. It is set in a strange world with strange characters. It is a lighthearted game that will make you laugh but it has a hidden darkness to itself which will gently unfold until it wraps all the way around you. It is meant to be played alone, but if someone you love is watching you play, that might be even better.

Judges' Comments

The visuals are reminiscent of Undertale, but the story looks interesting. The distinctive look and feel caught my eye!

I Am making this game all by myself. This project means everything to me, it represents who I am as an artist and I can't wait to have you play it. -Calman

  • RPG
  • Adventure

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles

Exhibitors Name : 
Fix-a-Bug  (Italy)
Platform : 
Steam

The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles is a pixel-art dungeon-crawler RPG featuring roguelite elements. Players will explore intricate dungeons, fight enemies, and solve puzzles. The combat system offers a unique blend of turn-based tactics and arcade dynamism. Every run of the game presents unique challenges, strategy, and combat, offering a fresh experience for both veterans and beginners.

Judges' Comments

The pictures may not be to everyone's liking, but the game looks fun to play.

Plunge into the heart of adventure with our 2D dungeon crawler where turn-based action meets arcade excitement in a top-down perspective in stunning pixel art!

  • RPG
  • Adventure

The Kingdom of Rizia DLC

Exhibitors Name : 
Torpor Games  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam

Embark on a royal journey as King Romus Toras. Lead the Golden Kingdom to a new era, reclaim lost territories, and engage with noble houses. Explore South Merkopa, manage new resources, and navigate geopolitics. Forge alliances or make enemies. Sign Royal Decrees to develop Rizia and experience conflict. Engage in rich character interactions and intricate family dynamics. How will you reign?

Judges' Comments

War game that could be fun like a board game.

Founded in Berlin in 2019, Torpor Games creates thought-provoking entertainment that broadens horizons, shifts perspectives, and challenges morality through engaging and provocative experiences.

  • Action
  • Simulation

Time for Bed

Exhibitors Name : 
NERDY PENGUIN  (Japan)
Platform : 
Steam

Mother is always watching, especially in your nightmares. Complete the game at hand to escape. Remember, don’t lose focus and keep an eye out for mother’s location. If you feel her approaching, hide in bed and let her pass without getting caught.

Judges' Comments

I understand the thrill of clearing a mobile game while hiding from a mother who has become a horror character.

This game combines horror and nostalgia, with a sprinkle of surprise to keep you engaged with gameplay.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

VIDEOVERSE

Exhibitors Name : 
Kinmoku  (Germany)
Platform : 
Steam , PC(App)

Relive the old-school internet in 'VIDEOVERSE' – A decision-based narrative adventure inspired by MSN Messenger and Miiverse. Play as Emmett – a young video game fan and aspiring artist – and help a huge cast of characters in the troubled gaming network! Browse the communities, unlock side stories, draw pixel art, personalise your home page, report internet trolls, make friends and more!

Judges' Comments

This work allows you to experience the old internet community. Interesting to experience the early days of the Internet.

Kinmoku is an award-winning, independent game developer creating emotional, narrative-driven experiences. They created the popular visual novel ‘One Night Stand’ and recently released the critically acclaimed ‘VIDEOVERSE’.

  • Adventure
  • Simulation

We Harvest Shadows

Exhibitors Name : 
David Wehle  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam

From the creator of The First Tree comes an emotional, terrifying experience. Become a recluse, build up your farm, and survive the lonely nights.

Judges' Comments

The quality is quite high and you will feel like you are watching a movie. There are also horror elements, so you won't get bored.

A first-person farming horror allegory.

  • Adventure

While Waiting

Exhibitors Name : 
Optillusion Games  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam , iOS , Android

Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn the art of patience as you navigate the game, gaining valuable insights on embracing and accepting the journey of life itself.

Judges' Comments

I have a feeling this is a masterpiece.

Optillusion Games blends creativity and technology to craft immersive gaming experiences. Our diverse team pushes boundaries to deliver unforgettable adventures for players worldwide.

  • RPG
  • Others

Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago

Exhibitors Name : 
Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago  (United States of America)
Platform : 
Steam

Part digital pet game, part RPG adventure, and part casual Idle game, Yolk Heroes is a charming blend of many different elements. Quest and grind to protect the citizens of the realm, or simply enjoy your digital friend!

Judges' Comments

Gameboy graphics and RPG with nurturing title looks interesting!

Virtual Pet + JRPG + Idle Game = Fun? Try it and find out!

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