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Following VirtualSEA’s coverage of IGDX 2025, we’re putting the spotlight on 5 games that stood out and represent the skill and diversity in Indonesia’s game development industry. Next up: Troublemaker 2 by @gamecom_team https://t.co/XsDrDJR0By

Following VirtualSEA’s coverage of IGDX 2025, we’re putting the spotlight on 5 games that stood out and represent the skill and diversity in Indonesia’s game development industry. Next up: @MirthIslandGame + Bento Story by @claygamestudio https://t.co/KRvyJZF3xt

Following VirtualSEA’s coverage of IGDX 2025, we’re putting the spotlight on 5 games that stood out and represent the skill and diversity in Indonesia’s game development industry. Next up: Silent Trip by Bawang Studio https://t.co/lGlqCPWxMc

Following VirtualSEA’s coverage of IGDX 2025, we’re putting the spotlight on 5 games that stood out and represent the skill and diversity in Indonesia’s game development industry. Next up: Once Upon a Kingdom by @CliffbiteGame https://t.co/vuCvSGBgb4

Following VirtualSEA’s coverage of IGDX 2025, we’re putting the spotlight on 5 games that stood out and represent the skill and diversity in Indonesia’s game development industry. First up: @tellersduty by @HiscoryStudio https://t.co/LIoFDKnrv8

four games that changed how I think about games

Congrats to all the winners!! 👏

⭐️ Game of the Year: Afterlove EP by @pikselnesia The team dedicates their wins to the late Fahmi Hasni.

⭐️ Best Gameplay: The Cheft’s Shift by @panitiagamedev

⭐️ Best Game Narrative: Afterlove EP by @pikselnesia

⭐️ Best Music/Audio: Afterlove EP by @pikselnesia

⭐️ Best Visual Art: Petit Island by @XeloGames

🏆 The Winners of the Indonesia Game Awards 🏆

Public Category 1st Place: Irradiant Skies by Cuboids Interactive 2nd Place: Gambit Maestro by Autowin 3rd Place: Neaten Up by Hikayan Project

Student Category 1st Place: Linework by OverlyUnderqualified 2nd Place: Duck Shoot by JamBee 3rd Place: The Meek Mirtho by PinkMatcha

🏆 Winners of GameSeed 2025 at IGDX

The thread ends here! Check out our next thread about the awards tonight 🏆

📱Fajrul (Eksil Games) shares his journey getting Acts of Blood on Summer Games Fest, gaining global recognition and media coverage. He encourages to leverage social media to show the best parts of your game, even while it’s in the early stages.

When asked about advice for new studios who are looking for publishers, they emphasize the value of local developer communities. 💬 Ask for advice from your peers and established studios in your locality 📚 Dig for resources and templates, they probably have it!

💼 Jerome (Assemble Entertainment), David (Raw Fury), and Chris (Fellow Traveller) discuss the changing landscape of gaming and how indie publishers are adapting. They expect to see more pubs explore new models, like late stage investments and publishing-for-hire services.