INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world, has had more than 100 million total views since its debut in 2020. It announces a million-strong viewership tally for its Winter 2024 showcase and heralds the return of its annual Spring showcase.
Known as Japan’s premiere online indie gaming event, INDIE Live Expo garnered 8.5 million views from gaming fans across the globe tuning in to see more than 100 titles featured in the annual Winter showcase and award show. To date, INDIE Live Expo has showcased 2,900+ titles to global audiences.
INDIE Live Expo invites 2025’s best indie seedlings to bloom in front of a global audience during the upcoming April 13th showcase. Indie developers and publishers can submit their games for consideration in the showcase. The entry period lasts until Tuesday, February 11th, at 6:59 PM PST.
Conditions to submit to INDIE Live Expo 2025
There is no entry fee to the Expo. However, you must meet some requirements when you submit your work.
Here are the conditions for entry that can help you prepare your application for success, and also keep you from making key mistakes that might disqualify you from consideration.
- You can only submit 1 game per submission.
- Read the guidelines before submitting your information in the form. The entry form does have further details.
- You have to register using a valid email address. Failure to do so may lead to you miss important notifications.
What else to expect from the upcoming Expo
Show organizers will select 100 submitted titles to include in this April’s showcase. Enjoy world premieres for unrevealed titles alongside new information for highly anticipated games with new segments and the return of INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments:
- INDIE Waves’ rapid-fire 15-second updates
- INDIE Spotlight’s deep dives into hand-selected titles
- A fresh crop of new segments for this year’s broadcast
“The innovation that we regularly witness from the games participating in INDIE Live Expo inspires us to continue improving the platform that we provide,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “We’re bringing more surprise segments to our upcoming showcase, providing more engaging opportunities for both developers and viewers. We aim to make our next event our best show to date!”
Are you hyped yet? What are you waiting for? Go submit your game for consideration in the showcase. The entry period lasts until Tuesday, February 11th, at 6:59 PM PST.