Indie Gaming’s Biggest Night: The Indie Game Awards Air on Thursday, December 19th!

The inaugural Indie Game Awards (IGAs), an awards-only event dedicated to honoring the very best in indie gaming, will take center stage this Thursday, December 19th. This groundbreaking ceremony shines a spotlight on the creativity, innovation, and artistry that define the independent gaming scene, with accolades spanning categories such as storytelling, innovation, and more.

A Celebration Built on Collaboration

The IGAs stand as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the indie gaming community, bringing together voices from games media, content creators, industry showcases, and developers who share a passion for all things indie. At its core, the event is about the developers themselves—their work, their creativity, and their contributions to the gaming world.

Star-Studded Presenters and Industry Icons

The ceremony will feature notable presenters from celebrated studios such as Black Salt Games, Raw Fury, Wishes Unlimited, Yacht Club Games, Toge Productions, and InnerSloth. The nominees were handpicked by a curation jury that includes prominent groups like Six One Indie, Women-Led Games, Latin American Games Showcase, Wholesome Games, Dames-4-Games, The Indie Informer, and MinnMax. The judging panel features respected names from Giant Bomb, IGDA, Wanderbots, AshSaidHi, and more.

Where and When to Watch

• Date: Thursday, December 19th
• Time: 4 PM PT / 6 PM CT / 7 PM ET
• Watch Live On: IGN.com, YouTube via IGN and Six One Indie, the official IGAs website, and a dedicated Steam event page from December 19th-23rd.
• Replays Available On: The official IGAs website and YouTube via IGN and Six One Indie, 

For fans in the greater New York City area, a free NYC Viewing Party will take place at BrookLAN, a premier gaming and esports venue.

The Nominees for 2024 Game of the Year

This year’s standout contenders for IGA Game of the Year include:

• 1000xRESIST – sunset visitor
• Animal Well – Billy Basso
• ARCO – Arco Team
• Balatro – LocalThunk
• Crypt Custodian – Kyle Thompson
• Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – Simogo
• Mouthwashing – Wrong Organ
• Neva – Nomada Studio
• Nine Sols – Red Candle Games
• UFO 50 – Mossmouth

The event is sponsored by Pocketpair, Very Ok Vinyl, V Publishing, and The Powell Group.

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the indie gaming community like never before. For the full list of nominees, presenters, and judges, visit the official Indie Game Awards website. Don’t forget to follow the IGAs on Bluesky and Twitter for the latest updates as the event unfolds.