Meet the Top 40 Finalists of the Indie 40 Initiative at IGDC 2024 Celebrating the Best in Independent Game Development. These 40 finalists were selected from over 200+ entries that we received.

The Shortlisted Applicants

S.No Applicant Name Organisation Name
1 Aditya Gadi RenderQuake Games
2 Ahad Oomerbhoy Singular Scheme
3 Ajish G Habib Tuttifrutti Games Private Limited
4 Aman Bhola Mahakali Productions
5 Aniruddh Shukla Gameshlok Studio
6 Ankit Kumar Amnesea
7 Chahat Bavanya Gallic Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
8 Chirag Chopra Lucid Labs
9 Digvijay MayaInfinity Studio
10 Hari Prasath Hari prasath
11 Himanshu Manwani Xigma Games
12 Ishaan Patel RI Game Studio LLP
13 Karanbir Singh AshDev Studio
14 Kartheek Raj Mono Tusk Studios
15 Keval Shanker Shreyas Zombiefox Studios
16 Lex Iliukhin Far Far Games
17 Mahesh Rajamani Brewed Games
18 Manikant Lawania Mayawi Software OPC Pvt Ltd
19 Mohammed Shahkar Ahmed Enaayah Software Development and Services Private Limited
20 Mridul Mayank Amaze Studios
21 Nimish Rohankar Bablabo Games
22 Padhiyar Vishal FTI Studios
23 Pekru Pienyu ReDimension Games
24 Perumbudoor Pranav Gamer2Maker
25 Piyush Bansal Snow Star Games
26 Prakhar Singhal Indieverse Studio
27 Pranoy Chatterjee Unquittable Studios
28 Raj Dhami RIVOX GAMES
29 Saiteja Alampally One Immersive Inc
30 SAJI J Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming
31 Shashank Singh XOD GAMES
32 Shourish Adhicary JamBar Studios
33 Sidharth Bansal Rekaal Games
34 Teja Sai Kishore Gametsugi
35 Tejas Maloor Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming
36 Treta Studios Treta Studios Pvt. Ltd.
37 Venkat Shambles Studio Pvt Ltd
38 Venkatesh Muskam Rudrac Games
39 Vikram Khazanchi Threye Interactive
40 Yash Bansal Absurd Software

Indie Showcase at IGDC 2024

An initiative to recognize and reward Indie game developers

When

  • Submissions for games start 4th August 2024
  • 40 Selected developers get a table to showcase their games physically at the expo hall from 13th to 15th November 2024
  • Lucky 20 developers from the 40 get free tables 

How

  • Submit your application with a gameplay build, minimum. 3 screenshots, and minimum. 1  gameplay video. Trailer/teaser video is optional. 
  • IGDC Indie panel evaluates each application on the basis of innovation, aesthetics, gameplay, and overall appeal.
  • Each eligible developer gets a special rate of {Rs. 7500/- + taxes} for  an Indie Table at IGDC 2024 .

Why

  • To celebrate the indie spirit of the country. 
  • To provide exposure to some of the best indie developers of the country.
  • To provide a platform for publishers and others to scout talent & get inspired from a curated pool.

Rules & regulations for Indie table

Specifications:

  • Allocation and positioning of the table is at the discretion of the organizers. 
  • Each table comes with a space for Logo, a shelf for laptop and a plug point
  • If somebody wants a TV, that can be availed at an additional cost. 

Branding & Fabrication:

  • The only branding allowed is the logo on the backdrop
  • A table owner can have a pull-up standee which should be placed within the space allocated to them
  • The IGDC management has the authority to remove any branding placed outside the designated space

Rules & Regulations on Engagement at Indie Table:

  • No Printable materials to be given away at the booth, All collaterals should either be a downloadable option through QR codes or it should be printed on eco- friendly paper (recycled/ seed paper)
  • No Table owner will solicit or advertise recruitment or job opportunities for attendees at the Booth
  • Sound systems to make announcements are not allowed at the booth. 
  • No selling, price posting or order taking will be permitted on the expo floor. 
  • No promotional activity or distribution of merchandise and goodies is allowed outside the space. 

Passes:

  • Each table will come with 1 pass for the event.