If you are a fan of indie games, you might want to check out the Taipei Game Show 2024, which will showcase the finalists of the Indie Game Award 2024. This award is one of the most prestigious and competitive events for indie game developers in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting entries from 267 games from 43 countries/regions this year.
The finalists of the Indie Game Award 2024 have been announced, and they include 25 games from 14 countries/regions, covering various genres and platforms.
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The winners of the Indie Game Award 2024 will be selected by a panel of judges from the gaming industry, media, and influencers, and they will be announced at the Taipei Game Show 2024, which will take place from January 25 to 28, 2024. The award-winning games will also have dedicated booths at the exhibition, where visitors can try them out and experience the unique charm of indie games.
The Taipei Game Show 2024 is not only a platform for indie game developers to showcase their works, but also a hub for industry exchanges and global cooperation. The organizers have led over 10 Taiwanese indie game developers to participate in various game exhibitions around the world in 2023, and they plan to expand the recruitment for the Best Student Game category in the future.
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If you are interested in attending the Taipei Game Show 2024, you can pre-register for the business visitor pass starting from December 1st, which will allow you to enter the business area, schedule meetings, and exchange business cards with game industry professionals from around the world.
Indie Game Award 2024 Finalists
- Best narrative: Copycat by Spoonful of Wonder (Australia), Last Time I Saw You by Maboroshi Artworks (Japan), WitchSpring R by Kiwiwalks (South Korea), Nine Sols by Red Candle Games (Taiwan), and MindsBeneathUs by BearboneStudio (Taiwan)
- Best Audio: Tchia by Awaceb (Canada), Scorn by Ebb Software (Serbia), Blue Wednesday by Buff Studio (South Korea), WitchSpring R by Kiwiwalks (South Korea), and The Wandering Village by Stray Fawn Studio (Switzerland).
- Best Visual Art: A Guidebook of Babel by Starry Starry (China), Scorn by Ebb Software (Serbia),
The Wandering Village by Stray Fawn Studio (Switzerland), Nine Sols by Red Candle Games (Taiwan), and MindsBeneathUs by BearboneStudio (Taiwan). - Best Design: Clanfolk by MinMax Games Ltd. (Canada), Fowl Damage by Red Nexus Games (Canada), Against the Storm by Eremite Games (Poland), Die in the Dungeon by ATICO (Spain), and Viewfinder by Sad Owl Studios (United Kingdom).
- Best Innovation: Fowl Damage by Red Nexus Games (Canada), Sign Wizard by MichiZ (Indonesia), Golden Record Retriever by Hoochoo Game Studios (South Korea), Viewfinder by Sad Owl Studios (United Kingdom), and Not For Broadcast by NotGames Ltd., (United Kingdom).
- Best Mobile Game: Relieve by Salt Game Studio (China), Usagi Shima by pank0 (Germany), Roll Roll Hero by Gamtropy (Taiwan), and Kyrie & Terra by CENTERTOSECONDS (Thailand).
- Best Student Game: Jelly Express by xxgamestudio (China), Hailing from the Abyss by VIA studio (South Korea), and mossasis by Futile Games (Taiwan)
For more information about the Indie Game Award 2024 and the Taipei Game Show 2024, you can visit their official website.