IndieCade Festival

Events & Community in Santa Monica, California

Type: Indie Game Showcase

Annual independent game festival celebrating innovative indie titles. The 19th edition runs January 16-30, 2026 with juried showcases, awards, hands-on demos, and creator-developer networking. Held in Santa Monica, California. Indie game showcases give independent developers floor space, awards, and discoverability — playable demos, pitch sessions, networking with publishers and press. A career milestone for many small studios and a discovery channel for niche game design. Check indiecade.com for current dates, badge availability, schedule, and travel info.

Website: https://www.indiecade.com/