The Indie Game Awards, a new ceremony celebrating excellence in indie gaming, will make its debut this December. The inaugural event is scheduled to air on December 19th, 2024, at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. These awards are dedicated to recognizing the innovation, creativity, and impact of indie game studios. This inaugural event will spotlight a range of exceptional games, with nominees such as Balatro, Animal Well, and 1000xResist vying.
Produced by Six One Indie, the awards have been curated by a distinguished jury of indie game publications and creators, ensuring that the nominees truly represent the best in the independent gaming world.
Also see: The Game Awards 2024: Full List of Nominees Revealed
They have also announced award categories and nominees for the inaugural show.
The Indie Game Awards 2024 Nominees
Game of the Year
- 1000xResist
- Animal Well
- Arco
- Balatro
- Crypt Custodian
- Lorlei and the Laser Eyes
- Mouthwashing
- Neva
- Nine Sols
- UFO 50
Solo Development
- Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield
- Animal Well
- Children of the Sun
- Crypt Custodian
- Knuckle Sandwich
- Magical Delicacy
Women-led Game
- Gourdlets
- Keylocker
- Love, Ghostie
- Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber
- Nightmare Kart
- The Crimson Diamond
Narrative
- 1000xResist
- Arco
- Caravan SandWitch
- Fear The Spotlight
- Last Time I Saw You
- Mouthwashing
Gameplay Design
- Balatro
- Grunn
- Minishoot’ Adventures
- Nine Sols
- Tiny Glade
- Victory Heat Rally
Emotional Impact
- In Stars and Time
- Kind Words 2 (Lofi City Pop)
- Neva
- Selfloss
- Thirsty Suitors
- Until Then
Innovation
- Cryptmaster
- KarmaZoo
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Oddada
- Rusty’s Retirement
- UFO 50
Bite-Sized Game
- Buckshot Roulette
- Clickolding
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
- Minami Lane
- Please Touch the Artwork 2
- Thank Goodness You’re Here
Visual Design
- Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus
- Crow Country
- Harold Halibut
- Hauntii
- The Plucky Squire
- Ultros
Music
- Core Keeper
- Flock
- Pacific Drive
- The Cub
- Thrasher
- Wild Bastards
Notable Achievement in Accessibility
- Another Crab’s Treasure
- Elsie
- Periphery Synthetic
- Pine Hearts
- Steamworld Heist II
- Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure
Debut Game
- Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure
- Lil’ Guardsman
- Little Kitty, Big City
- Loddlenaut
- Mullet Madjack
- Worldless
Community Management
- Aggro Crab
- Black Tabby Games
- LocalThunk
- Massive Monster
- NPC Studio
- Pounce Light
