INDIE Live Expo Returns Nov. 29, Award and Game Submissions Now Open

Game submissions are now open for developers and publishers

TOKYO — Sept. 2, 2025 — INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world with more than 100 million total views since its 2020 debut, returns for its annual winter edition and awards show on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Tune into the extravaganza on YouTube Live, X Live, Twitch, Niconico, Billibilli, and Steam.

This Thanksgiving weekend, gaming fans around the globe can look forward to a feast of world premieres of unrevealed titles alongside the latest information for highly anticipated games. Indie developers and publishers can submit their games for consideration in the showcase here. The entry period lasts until Monday, September 29, at 7:59 PM PDT.

Japan’s largest indie showcase continues to reach new milestones. In addition to the 100+ games the upcoming showcase will spotlight, the most recent April 2025 showcase celebrated INDIE Live Expo, eclipsing 3,000 titles showcased on its digital stage since inception.

This year’s segments include the return of INDIE Waves’ rapid-fire 15-second updates, INDIE Spotlight’s deep dives into hand-selected titles, and the annual INDIE Live Expo Award Show, bestowing honors onto prestigious titles released this year. 

“The most exciting time of the year for us is when we open up game submissions. There is so much creativity within the indie space,” said Ryuta Konuma, INDIE Live Expo Board (Founder & CEO, Ryu’s Office). “We’re immensely grateful for all of the developers, publishers, and INDIE Live Expo fans around the world that continue to make this event possible.”

Sponsorship opportunities available via this link. Developers, publishers and content creators can keep up with the latest global indie news with the free INDIE Live Expo Letter. Rewatch this April’s INDIE Live Expo broadcast here. For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.