Indie Game Showcase 2025

Indie Game Showcase is back for 2025!

Come explore playable games from local devs — from experimental multiplayer games and story-driven adventures to VR experiences and fresh student projects. It’s your chance to play what's being made right here in Aotearoa, meet the makers, and get inspired!


📅 Saturday 6 September
🕚 11AM – 5PM
📍 GridAKL / John Lysaght Building, Wynyard Quarter
🎟 Free entry


🎉 Event Highlights 🎉

✅ Independent Games Showcase:
Discover 30+ unique and playable games — from side-scrollers and narrative adventures to VR experiences and innovative student projects.

👪 All-Ages, Family-Friendly Fun:
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just game-curious, this event is for everyone. Bring the family and dive into new worlds together.

🎮 Meet the Makers:
Talk directly with the developers, get behind-the-scenes insight, and learn what goes into building a game from the ground up

🤝 Build Meaningful Connections:
This isn’t just about playing games — it’s about championing the people who make them. Whether you're an investor, industry professional, or fellow creative, your presence helps give local developers the visibility, recognition, and opportunities they deserve.


Expect a fun, relaxed day with demos to try, friendly faces to chat to, in a convention-style setting.

This is also a great opportunity to find out more about creative technology education pathways at Media Design School and check out some exciting up-and-coming talent coming out of their programmes.

🎮 Want to showcase your game?
Apply here: https://forms.gle/J5aJQqFu9GqxhXRt6

📬 Got questions? Reach out to Coby Zutt at coby.zutt@gridakl.com