Recognizing a game that prioritizes inclusivity by offering extensive adjustments and thoughtful options, ensuring an equitable and enjoyable experience for all players regardless of their abilities.
Indie Vanguard
Class of 2025
 Wildwood Down |  Seasonala Cemetry |  Neon Knives |
|---|---|---|
 HYPERBEAT |
Maddy Thorson
The Mohammad Fahmi Storyteller Award
Game Devs of Color
Industry Impact Award
Community Picks
 Action Game | Hades II |  Adventure Game | Hollow Knight: Silksong |  Horror Game | R.E.P.O. |
|---|---|---|
 Interactive Fiction | Date Everything! |  Multiplayer Game | PEAK |  Puzzle Game | Blue Prince |
 Simulation Game | Schedule I |  Strategy Game | The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy |  Survival Game | Abiotic Factor |
 Community Game of the Year | Hollow Knight: Silksong |
Presenters
Abby Howard &
Tony Howard-Arias
Black Tabby Games
Amy Potter-Jarman
Frosty Games
Anna Hollinrake
Electric Saint
Arief Johan
Southeast Asian Games Showcase
Ben Rausch
Playtopia Festival, Team Lazerbeam
C.Bedford
à la mode games
Cessia Castillo
No Goblin
Chandana Ekanayake
Outerloop Games
AshSaidHi
Representing Women-Led Games
Chipzel
Composer
David Lucio
Latin American Games Showcase
Graham Reid
GrahamOfLegend
Jade Meadows
Jade & Company
Justin Woodward
The MIX, Black Voices in Gaming
Kennedy Lea Slocum
Black Kite Games
Laura Kate Dale
Access-Ability
Lena Raine
Composer
Liam Edwards
Denkiworks
Nissie Arcega
Southeast Asian Games Showcase
Remy Siu
sunset visitor 斜陽過客
Rhea Gupte
imissmyfriends.studio
Samantha Low
Southeast Asian Games Showcase
Tanat Boozayaangool
Tan Ant Games
Wout van Halderen
Playstack
Jury
Thanks to our 2025 sponsors & partners for their generous support!
