Games Showcase 2021
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 Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC Digital NEXT
WINNER!
Hook Up
Developer: Team Hook Up
iOS / Android
Release Date: June 2022
2nd Place
Guardians of Elderon
Developer: Ablaze Interactive
Platform: iOS / Android / PC
Release Date: Late 2021 – Early 2022
3rd Place
Hidden Office
Developer: Anna Sevryugina
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch / PC / Mac
Release Date: Mobile – Q2 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at PGC NEXT
WINNER!
Filthy Animals Heist Simulator
Developer: Pewter Games Studios
Platform: PC
Release Date: Pewter Games Studios
2nd Place
USC: Counterforce
Developer: Angry Cat Studios
Platform: PC
Release Date: Q2 2022 Early Access
3rd Place
Universe for Sale
Developer: Tmesis Studio
Platform: PC
Release Date: Q1 2023
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #10 (PC/Console Edition)
WINNER!
Hockey Heroes
Developer: Treewood Studios
Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: Q1 2023
2nd Place
Good Boy Society
Developer: EfrenStudios
Platform: iOS / Android / PC
Release Date: Mid 2022
3rd Place
BlackForge VR
Developer: Mana Brigade
Platform: PC VR
Release Date: Q4 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at PGC Digital #08
WINNER!
No Plan B
Developer: GFX47
Platform: PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: Q4 2021
2nd Place
Traction Control
Developer: Sailboat Studios Inc.
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2022
3rd Place
Farewell North
Developer: Kyle Banks
Platform: PC / Mac
Release Date: Q4 2022
Sponsors
The Big Hypercasual Pitch at PGC Digital #08
WINNER!
Mr. Traffic
Developer: Dumpling
iOS / Android / PC / Mac
Release Date: October 2021
2nd Place
3D Reconstruct – Jigsaw Puzzle
Developer: LIVA Interactive
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: TBA
3rd Place
Dance Army
Developer: JollyLabs
Platform: iOS
Release Date: September 2021
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #9 (PC/Console Edition)
WINNER!
Empires of the Undergrowth
Developer: Slug Disco Studios
PC
Release Date: Q1 2022
2nd Place
School of Magic
Developer: PartTImeIndie
Platform: PC
Release Date: Q3 2022
3rd Place
Fall of Porcupine
Developer: Buntspecht.Games
Platform: PC / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch / iOS / Android
Release Date: Q4 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC Digital #07
WINNER!
Hello Tokotoko
Developer: Kalank
iOS / Android
Release Date: Q4 2021
2nd Place
Giants: Lost Twins 2
Developer: WRP Studios
Platform: iOS / PC
Release Date: Early 2022
3rd Place
Sneacat
Developer: Mavis Games
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: 15 August 2021
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at PGC Digital #07
WINNER!
Against the Storm
Developer: Eremite Games
Platform: PC
Release Date: Q3 2021
2nd Place
Slime Heroes
Developer: Pancake Games
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: 2023
3rd Place
Once a Tale
Developer: 2 Igloos
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: Q1 2023
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #8 (PC/Console Edition)
WINNER!
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
Developer: Flamebait Games
Switch / PC
Release Date: Q3 2022
2nd Place
Harmony’s Odyssey
Developer: MythicOwl
Platform: Switch / PC
Release Date: Q4 2021 / Q1 2022
3rd Place
Terratorial
Developer: Arrogant Pixel
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: 2022
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #7 (Mobile Edition)
WINNER!
In My Shadow
Developer: Playbae
iOS / Android / Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One
Release Date: July 2021
2nd Place
Nimble Dash
Developer: Compiled World
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Out Now
3rd Place
Summoners Fate
Developer: D20Studios
Platform: iOS / Android / PC / Mac
Release Date: March 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC Digital #06
WINNER!
CRISPR Crunch
Developer: Play Curious
iOS / Android
Release Date: December 2021
2nd Place
Giants: Feats of History
Developer: Pocket Sun
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC / Mac
Release Date: Q3 2022
3rd Place
HIX
Developer: GAMEDIA
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch
Release Date: 11 April 2021
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at PGC Digital #06
WINNER!
TrickShot
Developer: Meddling Kids
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: Q3 2022
2nd Place
Paper Trail
Developer: Newfangled Games
Platform: iOS / Android / Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC / Mac / Other
Release Date: May 2022
3rd Place
PuckOff
Developer: Kuura Playhouse
Platform: PC
Release Date: February 2022
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #6 (PC/Console Edition)
WINNER!
This is Reality
Developer: ScribbleScape
Switch / PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: June 2022
2nd Place
the DOG. First Person Sniffer
Developer: GOOD BOY cooperative
Platform: Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC / Mac
Release Date: 2023
3rd Place
Wild Planet
Developer: Lukyantsev Company
Platform: PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) at PGC Digital #05
WINNER!
Behind The Frame
Developer: Silver Lining Studio
iOS / Android
Release Date: Spring 2021
2nd Place
Cards of Terra
Developer: Everyone Is Solid
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Spring 2021
3rd Place
Arenas of Ryst
Developer: Forgotten Machine
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: Q1 2022
Sponsors
The Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at PGC Digital #05
WINNER!
Rain on Your Parade
Developer: Unbound Creations
Platform: Switch / Xbox One / PC / Mac / Linux
Release Date: Q1 2021
2nd Place
Brutal Grounds
Developer: AGOG Entertainment
Platform: PC
Release Date: January 2021
3rd Place
Assimilate! (A Party Game)
Developer: Friendship is Fun
Platform: PC / Mac
Release Date: February 2021
Sponsors
The Digital Big Indie Pitch #5 (Mobile Edition)
WINNER!
Aztec Ride
Developer: Drimia Interactive
iOS / Android
Release Date: Q1 2021
2nd Place
OctoMaze
Developer: Octagon Game Studio
Platform: iOS / Android / PC
Release Date: 2021
3rd Place
Speed Builder
Developer: ConneD Games
Platform: iOS / Android
Release Date: 5/1/2020 (Updates Coming 2021)
Sponsors