gamescom latam BIG Festival: the world’s largest indie games competition.
BIG Festival (Best International Games Festival) has been taking place since 2012 and is the world’s largest independent games competition. Every year, we select the 90 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Furthermore, we are the main platform for the release of new games from Latin America to the world. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam.
Partners:
Submissions Closed
What games can participate?
- The games don’t need to be finished, but they must be in a playable state and able to be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
- Unreleased games or those released within the last 2 years by the first day of the event (released from 28 April, 2024) will be accepted.
- There is a special category for unreleased games (check below).
Got more questions? Check out our FAQ and our discord server!
After the selection of finalists:
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- A kiosk will be provided in the B2C area of gamescom latam for the public to test the game.
- The finalist games will be featured on a special Steam page (for games available on Steam).
- The finalist games will be shared with gamescom latam’s partner creators for promotion.
- The awards ceremony will be streamed online on gamescom latam’s own channels and by media partners.
- Opportunities will be offered for the finalist games on our stages and in interviews with our media partners.
- The finalist games developers will receive tickets to attend the VIP day.
Categories
Awards from the public
Partners awards
Program BIG Starter
The BIG Starter Program is an initiative that aims to support and give visibility to outstanding Brazilian games that, although recognized for their potential, were not selected for the competitive showcase. It is a non-competitive showcase, held in a space curated by the BIG Festival within the Gamescom Latam Indie Area, which recognizes the potential of these games, offering visibility within the event and promoting the development of the national independent scene.
gamescom latam BIG Festival
2026 Finalists
BEST ART
WHAT THE CLASH?
Triband
Triband (Denmark)
Keepers of Vyrellia
Ghost Pixel
(Argentina)
Equate 8
Cinq-Mars Media
(United States)
I Don't Want To Be A Good Woman
We Remember
(Poland)
Backpack Battles
PlayWithFurcifer
IndieArk (Germany)
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Acrônimo Tupiniquim
Cigarras & Cigarros
(Brazil)
The Roottrees Are Dead
Evil Trout, Inc.
(Canada)
Apogea
Trinitas
(Brazil)
Mark of the Deep
Mad Mimic
Light Up Games (Brazil)
Spooky Express
Draknek & Friends
(United Kingdom)
Aether & Iron
Seismic Squirrel
(United States)
Rivals of Aether 2
Aether Studios
offbrand Games (United States)
Dungeon-Bot
XR.EALL - Changing the Learning Experience
(Brasil)
Lexispell
MrEliptik
(France)
Kentum
Tlön Industries
V-Publishing (Argentina)
Emptiness Sire
Oaks Games Studio
(Brazil)
Dispatch
AdHoc Studio
(United States)
Go Slimey Go!
Tembac and Chabbie
(Argentina)
Walk of Life
Porcelain Fortress
(Iceland)
Instants
Endflame
(Spain)
Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus
Indiesruption
Blowfish Studios (Argentina)
Family Reunion
Waibinin
(Argentina)
Elfie: A Sand Plan
Pressed Elephant
(Canada)
Is This Seat Taken?
Poti Poti Studio
Wholesome Games Presents (Spain)
A.I.L.A
Pulsatrix Studios
Fireshine Games (Brazil)
Duo Quest
1+1 Studios
(Malaysia)
Gambonanza
Blukulélé
Stray Fawn Publishing (France)
SacriFire
Pixelated Milk
(Poland)
Tammuz: Blood and Sand
Bad GOAT and CloverBite
(Israel)
Egglets - The Long 10 Days
wieLuft Studio
(Germany)
Öoo
NamaTakahashi
AMAAT Games (Japan)
Stackmon
Riftpoint
Alibi Games (Brazil)
Reggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the World
degoma
(Netherlands)
Colorbound
Panpipe Studio
Whitethorn Games (Chile)
Stretchmancer
Triangle Wave
offbrand Games (United Kingdom)
Gretel & Hansel
Spider House
(Andorra)
Retrace the Light
Xiaming Game
GlintForge (China)
URBANO - Legends' Debut
barosa
(Brasil)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sandfall Interactive
Kepler Interactive (France)
Desktop Explorer
Recurring Dream
(Mexico)
Retail Hell
Leap Game Studios
(Peru)
STACKHEAD
ESMA
(France)
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days
PikPok
Boltray Games (New Zealand)
House Of Horror: Outside Is Better
TakenJoyDesignGames
(Argentina)
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Douze Dixièmes
Focus Entertainment (France)
Tellyport
Isart Digital
(France)
Exilio de Si
Updog Software
(Brasil)
Crimson Tale
Thruster Games
Jandusoft (In Negotiation) (Spain)
Tavern Keeper
Greenheart Games
(Australia)
POPUCOM
Countersurge Salient
GRYPHLINE (China)
Capote
Luski Game Studio
CriticalLeap (Brazil)
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Pepita Digital
MeCrew Games (Brasil)
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[Bober Bros] No Means Nothing
BOBER BROS
(Georgia)
Fresh Tracks
Buffalo Buffalo
(Canada)
Goodnight Universe
Nice Dream
Skybound Games (United States)
Rangolithical
Octo-Podium
(Brazil)
Cardburners
GrosChevaux Ltd
(United Kingdom)
Sektori
Kimmo Lahtinen
(Finland)
The Alters
11 bit studios
11 bit studios (Poland)
Zombisco
Immerse Game
(Brazil)
Dungeon Concierge
Lassar Games (ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ARTE MULTIMEDIAL Instituto Leonardo Da Vinci)
(Argentina)
Kingdom Rush Battles
Ironhide Game Studio
(Uruguay)
The Warrior
ThornDuck
(Brasil)
TetherGeist
O. and Co. Games
(United States)
Insider Trading
Naiive Studio
(United States)
TerraScape
Bitfall Studios
Stray Fawn Publishing (Germany)
The Trolley Solution
byDanDans
the bueno Interactive (Chile)
Islets Defense
MiniGoof Studio
Nuntius Studio (Brazil)
SCHRÖDINGER'S CALL
acrobatic chirimenjako
Shueisha Games (Japan)
Keep Driving
YCJY games
YCJY games (Sweden)
Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim
Merge Conflict Studio
(United States)
Rematch
Sloclap
Kepler Interactive (France)
Candellum
Isart Digital
(France)
Moonlighter 2
Digital Sun
11 bit studios (Spain)
Jolly Match: First MR Match-3 Puzzles
JollyCo LLC
JollyCo LLC (United States)
Neon Knives
Cookiecrayon
(New Zealand)
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
Hyper Games
(Norway)
A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1
The Dreamerians
HandyGames (Mexico)
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime
Bonte Avond
offbrand Games (Netherlands)
Flotsam
Pajama Llama Games
Stray Fawn Publishing (Belgium)
Cozy Caravan
5 Lives Studios
(Australia)
BEST NARRATIVE
Desktop Explorer
Recurring Dream
(Mexico)
Goodnight Universe
Nice Dream
Skybound Games (United States)
SCHRÖDINGER'S CALL
acrobatic chirimenjako
Shueisha Games (Japan)
Aether & Iron
Seismic Squirrel
(United States)
Dispatch
AdHoc Studio
(United States)
Tavern Keeper
Greenheart Games
(Australia)
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Pepita Digital
MeCrew Games (Brasil)
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
Hyper Games
(Norway)
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime
Bonte Avond
offbrand Games (Netherlands)
The Roottrees Are Dead
Evil Trout, Inc.
(Canada)
BEST GAMEPLAY
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Douze Dixièmes
Focus Entertainment (France)
Backpack Battles
PlayWithFurcifer
IndieArk (Germany)
Retrace the Light
Xiaming Game
GlintForge (China)
Keep Driving
YCJY games
YCJY games (Sweden)
Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days
PikPok
Boltray Games (New Zealand)
The Alters
11 bit studios
11 bit studios (Poland)
Moonlighter 2
Digital Sun
11 bit studios (Spain)
Öoo
NamaTakahashi
AMAAT Games (Japan)
TerraScape
Bitfall Studios
Stray Fawn Publishing (Germany)
Tavern Keeper
Greenheart Games
(Australia)
BEST SOUND
Sektori
Kimmo Lahtinen
(Finland)
TetherGeist
O. and Co. Games
(United States)
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime
Bonte Avond
offbrand Games (Netherlands)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sandfall Interactive
Kepler Interactive (France)
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Douze Dixièmes
Focus Entertainment (France)
Fresh Tracks
Buffalo Buffalo
(Canada)
Moonlighter 2
Digital Sun
11 bit studios (Spain)
Aether & Iron
Seismic Squirrel
(United States)
SacriFire
Pixelated Milk
(Poland)
Keep Driving
YCJY games
YCJY games (Sweden)
INNOVATION
Stretchmancer
Triangle Wave
offbrand Games (United Kingdom)
Cardburners
GrosChevaux Ltd
(United Kingdom)
Gambonanza
Blukulélé
Stray Fawn Publishing (France)
Family Reunion
Waibinin
(Argentina)
Keep Driving
YCJY games
YCJY games (Sweden)
Goodnight Universe
Nice Dream
Skybound Games (United States)
Islets Defense
MiniGoof Studio
Nuntius Studio (Brazil)
BEST GAME: BRAZIL
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Pepita Digital
MeCrew Games (Brasil)
Stackmon
Riftpoint
Alibi Games (Brazil)
Islets Defense
MiniGoof Studio
Nuntius Studio (Brazil)
A.I.L.A
Pulsatrix Studios
Fireshine Games (Brazil)
The Warrior
ThornDuck
(Brasil)
Emptiness Sire
Oaks Games Studio
(Brazil)
Mark of the Deep
Mad Mimic
Light Up Games (Brazil)
URBANO - Legends' Debut
barosa
(Brasil)
Apogea
Trinitas
(Brazil)
Capote
Luski Game Studio
CriticalLeap (Brazil)
BEST GAME: LATIN AMERICA
Kentum
Tlön Industries
V-Publishing (Argentina)
Keepers of Vyrellia
Ghost Pixel
(Argentina)
Vlad Circus: Curse Of Asmodeus
Indiesruption
Blowfish Studios (Argentina)
Retail Hell
Leap Game Studios
(Peru)
The Trolley Solution
byDanDans
the bueno Interactive (Chile)
Desktop Explorer
Recurring Dream
(Mexico)
Colorbound
Panpipe Studio
Whitethorn Games (Chile)
Family Reunion
Waibinin
(Argentina)
Go Slimey Go!
Tembac and Chabbie
(Argentina)
A Rat's Quest - The Way Back Home | Season 1
The Dreamerians
HandyGames (Mexico)
BEST GAME
TetherGeist
O. and Co. Games
(United States)
Dispatch
AdHoc Studio
(United States)
Aether & Iron
Seismic Squirrel
(United States)
Moonlighter 2
Digital Sun
11 bit studios (Spain)
Keep Driving
YCJY games
YCJY games (Sweden)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sandfall Interactive
Kepler Interactive (France)
The Alters
11 bit studios
11 bit studios (Poland)
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Douze Dixièmes
Focus Entertainment (France)
Goodnight Universe
Nice Dream
Skybound Games (United States)
Tavern Keeper
Greenheart Games
(Australia)
BIG IMPACT
Egglets - The Long 10 Days
wieLuft Studio
(Germany)
[Bober Bros] No Means Nothing
BOBER BROS
(Georgia)
TetherGeist
O. and Co. Games
(United States)
Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland
Pepita Digital
MeCrew Games (Brasil)
Flotsam
Pajama Llama Games
Stray Fawn Publishing (Belgium)
Dungeon-Bot
XR.EALL - Changing the Learning Experience
(Brasil)
I Don't Want To Be A Good Woman
We Remember
(Poland)
Exilio de Si
Updog Software
(Brasil)
Crimson Tale
Thruster Games
Jandusoft (In Negotiation) (Spain)
Equate 8
Cinq-Mars Media
(United States)
BEST MULTIPLAYER
Duo Quest
1+1 Studios
(Malásia)
Capote
Luski Game Studio
CriticalLeap (Brasil)
POPUCOM
Countersurge Salient
GRYPHLINE (China)
Rivals of Aether 2
Aether Studios
offbrand Games (Estados Unidos)
Rematch
Sloclap
Kepler Interactive (França)
BEST GAME FOR KIDS
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth
Hyper Games
(Norway)
WHAT THE CLASH?
Triband
Triband (Denmark)
Reggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the World
degoma
(Netherlands)
Cozy Caravan
5 Lives Studios
(Australia)
POPUCOM
Countersurge Salient
GRYPHLINE (China)
BEST STUDENT GAME
Rangolithical
Octo-Podium
(Brazil)
Insider Trading
Naiive Studio
(United States)
Acrônimo Tupiniquim
Cigarras & Cigarros
(Brazil)
Egglets - The Long 10 Days
wieLuft Studio
(Germany)
Candellum
Isart Digital
(France)
The Warrior
ThornDuck
(Brasil)
Dungeon Concierge
Lassar Games (ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE ARTE MULTIMEDIAL Instituto Leonardo Da Vinci)
(Argentina)
STACKHEAD
ESMA
(France)
Tellyport
Isart Digital
(France)
House Of Horror: Outside Is Better
TakenJoyDesignGames
(Argentina)
BEST CASUAL GAME
Islets Defense
MiniGoof Studio
Nuntius Studio (Brazil)
WHAT THE CLASH?
Triband
Triband (Denmark)
Spooky Express
Draknek & Friends
(United Kingdom)
Gemporium: A Cute Mining Sim
Merge Conflict Studio
(United States)
Instants
Endflame
(Spain)
Emptiness Sire
Oaks Games Studio
(Brazil)
Elfie: A Sand Plan
Pressed Elephant
(Canada)
Cozy Caravan
5 Lives Studios
(Australia)
Lexispell
MrEliptik
(France)
Is This Seat Taken?
Poti Poti Studio
Wholesome Games Presents (Spain)
BEST MOBILE GAME
Kingdom Rush Battles
Ironhide Game Studio
(Uruguay)
WHAT THE CLASH?
Triband
Triband (Denmark)
Equate 8
Cinq-Mars Media
(United States)
BEST XR/VR
Jolly Match: First MR Match-3 Puzzles
JollyCo LLC
JollyCo LLC (United States)
Zombisco
Immerse Game
(Brazil)
Tammuz: Blood and Sand
Bad GOAT and CloverBite
(Israel)