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Indie Initiatives at IGDC 2025. Celebrating the spirit of independent game development.

IGDC 2025 continues its legacy of championing independent creators with a suite of curated programs designed to spotlight, support, and empower the indie community. From our flagship Indie 40 showcase to awards, mentorship, networking, and year-long accelerators, this is where the next wave of Indian games begins.

Indie 40
Indie Mixer
Women Gamemakers

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Indie 40

Showcasing the Top 40 indie games selected by the IGDC jury. Each team gets a table on the show floor to demo their game, meet the community, and connect with publishers and investors. Participants also gain access to Indie Spotlight, Indie Pitch, and Mentor Connect for added visibility and growth.

  • Submissions Open: 10th September 2025
  • Showcase: 5th to 7th November 2025 (Expo Hall)

Indie Spotlight

Indie Spotlight gives studios five minutes on stage to pitch or present their game. A QR code live vote crowns the audience favorite with the Indie Spotlight Award. Participants include Indie 40 teams, Expo teams, and pre-event submissions.

Indie Pitch

The Top 10 from Indie 40 pitch live to a jury of experts. This session highlights the best in indie creativity, with three awards: Best Pitch, Best Anticipated Game, and Best Game Design.

Mentor Café

Selected indie teams join exclusive roundtables with industry veterans. These sessions deliver feedback, guidance, and mentorship to help developers refine their games and careers.

Submit your game

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Indie Mixer & Lunch

Community is at the heart of the Indie Initiative. The Indie Mixer and Indie Lunch bring developers together for conversations, networking, and collaboration—ranging from casual meetups to curated industry connections.

 

Highlights:

  • Indie Mixer: Join us for a relaxed Indie networking evening with self-paid food & drinks — connect with fellow developers, share ideas, and build meaningful industry relationships.
  • Indie Lunch: Curated meet-up with peers, publishers, investors, and mentors.
  • Builds both casual connections and meaningful collaborations.
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Women Gamemakers

The Indie Women Gamemakers Showcase celebrates diversity by featuring games from women-led teams. Part of the GDAI Women in Games initiative, it amplifies women’s voices and provides recognition and collaboration opportunities.

Highlights:

  • Showcases women-led teams.
  • Part of GDAI Women in Games.
  • Offers visibility, recognition, and collaboration.
  • Empowers women shaping the future of gaming.
Submit your game

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Indie 40 is your stage.
Submit your game. Tell your story. Join the movement.

What is Indie 40?

Indie 40 is IGDC’s flagship initiative celebrating the top 40 indie developers and studios from across India. It recognizes bold ideas, original games, and the creative spirit shaping the future of Indian gaming.

More than a showcase, it’s a launchpad—connecting rising talent with publishers, investors, and the global gaming community. Whether you’re a solo creator or a small studio, Indie 40 is your stage to be discovered, celebrated, and remembered.

  • Submissions for games open on 10th September 2025.
  • 40 selected developers will get a table to showcase their games physically at the expo hall from 5th to 7th November 2025.
  • Submit your application with: a playable build, at least 3 screenshots, and at least 1 gameplay video.
  • A trailer/teaser video is optional.
  • The IGDC Indie panel will evaluate each application on innovation, aesthetics, gameplay, and overall appeal.
  • To celebrate the indie spirit of the country.
  • To provide exposure to some of the best indie developers in India.
  • To create a platform for publishers and investors to discover talent and be inspired by a curated pool.

Indie Spotlight Rules and Regulations

Who is eligible to participate?
  • Open to all indie developers showcasing at IGDC.
  • Participation is automatic for Indie 40 teams.
  • 20–25 teams will be selected from the Expo floor.
  • 20 teams will be selected through a pre-event submission process.
  • Presentations can include gameplay, trailers, or live demos.
  • Files must be submitted to the IGDC team before the event.
  • Each team gets 5 minutes on stage for their presentation.
  • Teams must be present at the venue at least 30 minutes before their slot.
  • Teams that miss their slot will be disqualified.
  • A QR code will be provided for public voting during the event.
  • Each attendee can vote only once.
  • Voting closes at the end of Day 2 before the Award Ceremony.
  • The winner will be announced during the IGDC Awards Ceremony.
  • No-show during the allotted slot.
  • Going over time limits.
  • Failure to provide presentation files before the deadline.
  • Offensive or inappropriate presentation content.

Indie Table Rules and Regulations

What are the table specifications?
  • Table allocation and positioning are at the discretion of the organizers.
  • Each table includes space for branding, a laptop shelf, and a plug point.
  • A TV can be provided at an additional cost.
  • Only branding within the provided dimensions is allowed.
  • Table owners may place one pull-up standee within their allocated space.
  • The IGDC management reserves the right to remove any branding outside the designated space.
  • No printed giveaways; collaterals must be digital (via QR codes) or printed on eco-friendly/recycled paper.
  • Recruitment or job advertising is not permitted at the booth.
  • Sound systems for announcements are not allowed.
  • Selling, price posting, or order taking is prohibited on the expo floor.
  • Distribution of merchandise or promotional activity is not allowed outside the allocated space.
  • Each table comes with1 event pass.