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Introducing the First-Ever TooManyGames Indie Game Awards!

We’re thrilled to unveil a brand-new addition to this year’s show — the TooManyGames Indie Game Awards! For the first time ever, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible indie developers who bring innovation, creativity, and passion to the world of gaming.

TooManyGames Indie Game Awards will be hosted by Celia Schilling from Yacht Club Games, known for her work in the indie game space and as a passionate advocate for developers. Joining her on stage to present awards are a great lineup of gaming content creators including: RGT 85, SomeCallMeJohnny, John Riggs, Josie Woah, Wood Hawker, Vinesauce, Shesez, and Chinchilladas. The ceremony is guaranteed to be something special you won’t want to miss!

Be sure to check out the TooManyGames Indie Games Showcase to see the amazing games featured at this year’s show!

This year’s awards will feature a wide range of categories to honor standout games across multiple genres, including:

  • Best Fighting Game
    • Nominees: Ashcroft, Skull Stars: Supernova, Pizza Kidd, Dynamite Flare
  • Best Platformer
    • Nominees: Altered Alma, Raygun Gadabout, Nixie, 1000 Deaths
  • Best Puzzle Game
    • Nominees: Biped 2, Song of Maka, Timeworks, Hoard’s LLC: Limited Labyrinth Corporation
  • Best Roguelike
    • Nominees: Tower of Dreams, Deadlock Station, Mainframe Defenders, Rightfully, Beary Arms
  • Best RPG
    • Nominees: Pixel Noir, Of the Devil, Arcane Drifter, Shrine’s Legacy
  • Best Shooter
    • Nominees: Mech Tech, Disaster Arms – Impact Project B.A.H.N., Hook Line & Sniper, D.A.R. – Deadly Alien Rogues
  • Best Simulation Game
    • Nominees: Fatal Run 2089, Dunderbeck, Poker Warlords, Pin City
  • Best Survival Game
    • Nominees: Dino Path Trail, RailGods of Hysterra, NEDRA, Shred the Undead
  • Best in Modern Retro
    • Nominees: Shrine’s Legacy, Deadlock Station, Altered Alma, Pizza Kidd
  • Best in Show – Tabletop Game
    • TBD
  • Best in Show – Video Game
    • TBD
  • Industry Excellence Award
    • Nominees: VGC, Philly Game Mechanics, Indie Game Academy

Who do YOU think will take home the gold?
There’s only one way to find out — join us live at the show on Friday at 9:30PM or Live on our Youtube Channel at TooManyGames – YouTube for the official TooManyGames Indie Game Awards ceremony!

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