Show Your Game at gamescom dev 2026

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The gamescom dev indie competition

Are you working on an indie game and looking for a way to get it in front of publishers, investors, and other developers?

The indie expo at gamescom dev conference offers selected teams the opportunity to showcase their projects as part of the official conference program.

Through the indie competition, 24 teams will receive a sponsored booth and access to one of the industry’s key networking environments.

What’s on offer

Selected teams get:

  • A fully equipped indie booth (including TV and seating)

  • Electricity for your setup

  • Visibility through gamescom dev channels

  • Access to the “Pitch It” session

  • Consideration for the indie award

  • 1 Business Pass and 1 Content Pass

  • A reduced booth price of €299 (standard price €1,499)

Teams are expected to bring their own hardware (computers, controllers, etc.) and ensure that at least one team member is present at the booth during opening hours.

Who should apply

This opportunity is aimed at teams that:

  • Are a registered company (student teams can apply if there is a clear plan to establish a company, with supporting material such as a pitch deck)

  • Do not yet have a publisher attached

  • Have a playable build (at least at alpha stage; prototypes are not eligible)

  • Can provide gameplay footage

As always, diverse teams and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Timeline

  • Submission deadline: April 30, 2026

  • Review period: May 1–10, 2026

  • Notifications: by May 13, 2026

  • Event dates: August 24–25, 2026

Selected teams will have one week to confirm participation by completing payment. If a spot is not confirmed in time, it will be offered to another applicant.

How to apply

You can find all the details and submit your project here: https://dev.gamescom.global/conference/indies/