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Indie Game Showcase is back for 2025!

Come explore playable games from local devs โ€” from experimental multiplayer games and story-driven adventures to VR experiences and fresh student projects. Itโ€™s your chance to play whatโ€™s being made right here in Aotearoa, meet the makers, and get inspired!


๐Ÿ“… Saturday 6 September
๐Ÿ•š 11AM โ€“ 5PM
๐Ÿ“ GridAKL / John Lysaght Building, Wynyard Quarter
๐ŸŽŸ Free Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/indie-game-showcase-2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Event Highlights ๐ŸŽ‰

โœ… Independent Games Showcase:
Discover 30+ unique and playable games โ€” from side-scrollers and narrative adventures to VR experiences and innovative student projects.

๐Ÿ‘ช All-Ages, Family-Friendly Fun:
Whether youโ€™re a seasoned gamer or just game-curious, this event is for everyone. Bring the family and dive into new worlds together.

๐ŸŽฎ Meet the Makers:
Talk directly with the developers, get behind-the-scenes insight, and learn what goes into building a game from the ground up.

๐Ÿค Build Meaningful Connections:
This isnโ€™t just about playing games โ€” itโ€™s about championing the people who make them. Whether youโ€™re an investor, industry professional, or fellow creative, your presence helps give local developers the visibility, recognition, and opportunities they deserve.

Expect a fun, relaxed day with demos to try, friendly faces to chat to, in a convention-style setting.
This is also a great opportunity to find out more about creative technology education pathways at Media Design School and check out some exciting up-and-coming talent coming out of their programmes.

๐ŸŽฎ Want to showcase your game?
Apply here: https://forms.gle/J5aJQqFu9GqxhXRt6

๐Ÿ“ฌ Got questions? Reach out to Coby Zutt at [email protected]