Taipei Game Show Names Indie Game Award 2027 Nominees
Forty-five entries from 20 countries and regions advance to the second round of judging for the Indie Game Award 2027, organizers said.
Taipei Game Show announced the nominated titles for the Indie Game Award 2027, selecting 45 entries from 20 countries and regions for the second round of judging, according to gamebiz.jp. The award will be held from January 21, 2027.
Japanese titles among the nominees include Ratatan from Ratata Arts, UN:Me from historia Inc., and DEATH A LIVE from Rabbit Trigger. Ratatan was nominated in the Best Audio category, while DEATH A LIVE picked up nods in Best Audio and Best Visual Art, and UN:Me was nominated for Best Narrative and Best Social Impact.
Local Taiwanese teams also had a strong showing, with multiple titles selected, including OPUS: Prism Peak from SIGONO.
Winning titles will be shown and playable in a dedicated zone in the INDIE HOUSE area during the event. The award's event period runs from January 21, 2027 at 00:00 to January 24, 2027 at 00:00.
Entry pool for the 2027 edition
For the 2027 edition, 731 teams from 53 countries and regions entered the Indie Game Award, a roughly 40% increase over the previous year.
Quick answers
When will the Indie Game Award 2027 be held?
The award will be held from January 21, 2027, with the event period running from January 21 at 00:00 to January 24 at 00:00.
Which Japanese games were nominated for the Indie Game Award 2027?
Ratatan (Best Audio), UN:Me (Best Narrative / Best Social Impact), and DEATH A LIVE (Best Audio / Best Visual Art).
Can I play the winning titles at the event?
Yes, winning titles will be shown and playable in a dedicated zone in the INDIE HOUSE area during the event.