Games Showcase 2023
We’ve been running Big Indie Pitches since 2013. In that time we’ve played, judged and written about hundreds of new games from independent teams.
Alas, they can’t all be winners. Here are the triumphant titles…
The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC/Console Edition) at PGC Helsinki 2023
WINNER!
SULFUR
Developer: Perfect Random
Platform: Switch / PlayStation / Xbox / PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: TBA
2nd Place
MonsterCare
Developer: Housefolk
Platform: Switch / PC / Playstation / Xbox
Release Date: Summer 2025
3rd Place
Ahti
Developer: One Trick Entertainment
Platform: Switch / PlayStation / Xbox / PC
Release Date: 2025
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC Helsinki 2023
WINNER!
Boogiz
Developer: Boogiz
Platform: iOS
Release Date: December 2023
2nd Place
The World of Nifty Craft
Developer: Nifty Craft
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch / PC
Release Date: Spring 2024
3rd Place
WalkScape
Developer: Not a Cult
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Closed beta this fall, open beta next year
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile/PC/Console Edition) at PGC Toronto 2023
WINNER!
Hero of Aethric
Developer: Northern Forge Studios
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: November 2022
2nd Place
Chicken Scratch
Developer: Chicken Scratch
Platform: PC
Release Date: October 2023
3rd Place
Radiant: Guardians Of Light
Developer: Chorrus Games
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch / PlayStation / Xbox / PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: Dec 25, 2023
The Big Indie Pitch at The Dubai GameExpo Summit 2023 powered by PG Connects
WINNER!
Gravity Shooter
Developer: Smash Head Studio
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: August/November 2023
2nd Place
Koroneko
Developer: Nomadroid
Platform: Switch / PC
Release Date: September 2023
3rd Place
AVO
Developer: Game Cooks
Platform: VR
Release Date: July/Aug 2023
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile/PC/Console Edition) at PGC Seattle 2023
WINNER!
Star Stuff
Developer: Ánimo Games Studio
Platform: Switch / PC / Mac
Release Date: Q4 2023 or Q1 2024 as SIM launch
2nd Place
Keyword2: Hotpot Detective
Developer: Keyword2: Hotpot Detective
Platform: PlayStation / Xbox / PC
Release Date: 2025
3rd Place
Ink Inside
Developer: Blackfield Entertainment LLC
Platform: Switch / PC
Release Date: Summer 2023
The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC/Console Edition) at PGC London 2023
WINNER!
A Cat’s Manor
Developer: Happiest Dark Corner
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: Q3 2023
2nd Place
Play Pretend
Developer: Kaleidoscope Games
Platform: Switch / PC
Release Date: 15/12/2023
3rd Place
Horror Stories: HARVEST HUNT
Developer: CMD:Studio
Platform: PC / Mac
Release Date: Q3 2023
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC London 2023
WINNER!
Secret Shuffle
Developer: Adriaan de Jongh
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: December 8, 2022
2nd Place
Addagrams
Developer: One Ton Man
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Spring 2023
3rd Place
Super Nova Boy
Developer: Waken Games
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Q3 2023