Gamescom 2025 – Submissions Are Open Until April 9th

INDIE ARENA BOOTH expands and opens submissions for gamescom 2025 – submissions are open until April 9th

Collaboration with Germany’s Federal Agency for Civic Education to showcase games about democracy

Following an extremely successful showcase at gamescom 2024, Indie Arena Booth is once again opening up its submissions for the 2025 iteration at gamescom – growing from the previous 1,537.5 square meters to an astonishing 2,037.5. Not only will this allow more developers to have a shot at showcasing their game, but it will also help in diversifying the line-up even further. In addition to the more spacious booth concept, developers can apply for established booth types as well as for several free or discounted showcasing opportunities thanks to a mix of returning and new partners.

As such, Indie Arena Booth is thrilled to announce the continuation of its valued partnership with Nintendo Switch™. As part of this collaboration, Nintendo Switch is offering eight curated showcasing spots at Indie Arena Booth – completely free of charge. Developers working on Nintendo Switch™ titles can apply for one of these exclusive spots through the Indie Arena Booth backend.

In other fantastic news, the German bpb – Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb (Federal Agency of Civic Education) will host a booth at Indie Arena Booth and invites developers worldwide to submit their games that explore the theme of democracy. A jury will select the most compelling entries, and the chosen teams will receive free booth space at the bpb booth at Indie Arena Booth. In order to be considered, developers must include the word “Democracy” in their application title and provide an overview of their game’s relevance to the topic.

Moreover, indie developers can submit their game(s) for a number of free and discounted region-based booth spaces including established industry partners Catalan Arts for games from Catalonia (Spain), Swiss Games for talent based in Switzerland, Northern Ireland Screen for titles stemming from Northern Ireland as well as Flanders Audiovisual Fund who are joining for the first time to support projects from Flanders and Brussels.

Alongside the physical booth experience, Indie Arena Booth will once again feature its popular Twitch live stream, highlighting standout games from this year’s lineup. Additionally, all games showcased at Indie Arena Booth will be included in the official gamescom Steam event to amplify each title’s digital reach throughout the convention.

The submissions for 2025 are officially open and can be found here(https://indiearenabooth.de/apply). Developers can apply for several booth types, including the Small Booth (€ 3,000), Arcade Booth (€ 3,000), Big Booth (€ 5,000), as well as the free Nintendo Switch Booths and the other mentioned showcasing opportunities. A full overview of the free and discounted booth options as well as their application requirements can be found on this page. Participants can look forward to an all-inclusive package regardless of the booth they select. All included services can be found here.(https://indiearenabooth.de/submission)

Submissions for the curated showcase will be open until 09 April and will be reviewed by a jury consisting of over 60 renowned industry experts from around the world.

*Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

About Indie Arena Booth

Indie Arena Booth is a unique shared developer booth that showcases independent game developers and their creative projects. It is an annual event that takes place at major gaming conventions, such as gamescom and offers an opportunity for indie developers to exhibit their games to a large and diverse audience of gamers, industry professionals, and press. Indie Arena Booth features a curated selection of the best and most innovative indie games from around the world, ranging from action-packed shooters to narrative-driven adventures, and everything in between. The event also provides a networking opportunity for developers, allowing them to connect with other developers, publishers, and investors, as well as gain valuable feedback and exposure for their games.