IndieMania 2025 Ignites the Indie Revolution with World Premieres

IndieMania 2025 Ignites the Indie Revolution with World Premieres, WayForward Games Exclusive, and Industry-First Award

Tune in on June 26 to a show full of amazing Indie games!

The indie gaming world is set to explode with IndieMania 2025, the summer’s ultimate celebration, streaming live on June 26, 2025, at 11 PM ET (with a pre-show at 10:30 PM ET) on YouTube.com/@MikeOdyssey and across our many content creator partners’ platforms.

The showcase will feature over 100 visionary indie developers, from veterans to newcomers, with multiple world premieres, including an exclusive WayForward Games World Premiere.

Sponsored by Hyperkin, the event introduces the industry’s first IndieMania Game of the Year Championship Belt, a 100% fan-voted award crafted by Arm Championship Belts, with the winner also receiving a custom video game controller themed to their game by Hyperkin.

A Master Class by Indie Game Business follows, paired with a week-long indie game sale on Steam and all platforms.

“IndieMania 2025 is a historic tribute to indie developers’ fearless creativity. With WayForward’s world premiere, over 100 devs, and the first-ever fan-voted Championship Belt, we’re amplifying indie voices like never before. The Master Class and sales empower devs to shape gaming’s future.”

​- Mike Odyssey, founder and host.

Event Highlights:

• World Premieres: Over 100 indie games, with brand-new titles debuting, highlighted by a WayForward Games World Premiere, showcasing their signature artistry (Shantae, River City Girls).
• IndieMania Game of the Year Championship Belt: The industry’s first 100% fan-voted award, crafted by Arm Championship Belts, with a Hyperkin-crafted custom controller prize, honouring one standout title among all nominees.
• Master Class by Indie Game Business: Post-show, indie developers join a virtual Master Class led by industry experts, sharing strategies for development and marketing success.
• Sponsors: Powered by Hyperkin, a family-owned indie company crafting innovative gaming accessories, with Arm Championship Belts sponsoring the award and Udon Entertainment hosting a giveaway featuring manga and art books (Street Fighter, Shantae).
• Week-Long Sales: A multi-platform indie game sale, including a dedicated Steam page, runs post-event to boost discovery and support for showcased titles.

Hosted by Mike Odyssey with co-hosts Paul Gale and Steve Zimmerman, IndieMania 2025 builds on last year’s triumph, which saw over a thousand applicants, and promises to be the largest indie celebration yet, uniting fans, developers, and co-streamers globally.

Follow @IndieManiaX (#IndieMania2025, #IndieGaming) for updates.

About IndieMania:

IndieMania is a movement dedicated to celebrating indie developers’ bold visions through showcases, awards, and community engagement. Founded by Mike Odyssey, it’s a platform where indie creativity thrives.