Highlights from Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition Showcase

This year’s Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Edition showcased a wide array of indie games, continuing its tradition of promoting unique titles. The event, organized by iam8bit and Double Fine, highlights innovative projects while supporting independent developers at no cost. Last year, it transitioned to a nonprofit organization, now accepting donations to further its mission.

World Premieres at Day of the Devs

The showcase featured several world premieres that generated excitement among gaming enthusiasts:

• CorgiSpace

  A quirky 8-bit game collection developed by Adam Atomic, best known for Canabalt. It includes unique titles like Rat Dreams, a dodge-roll game, and Skeleton Gelatin, a Metroidvania without upgrades or jumping. Available now for Mac and Windows PC.

• Frog Sqwad

  A multiplayer game from former Fall Guys developers, Frog Sqwad involves puzzle-solving in sewers. Scheduled for 2026, a Steam playtest starts on December 11.

• Lucid Falls

  An atmospheric horror game set within a lucid dream, where players manipulate reality while facing terrifying challenges. Set to release in 2026.

• Scramble Knights Royale

  A battle royale game with an adventure twist. Players will explore dungeons and conquer bosses before facing off against each other in 2026, with a playtest coming soon.

• Astromine

  This co-op survival game lets players scavenge as robots on destructible voxel planets while overcoming alien bosses.

• Mirria

  An atmospheric puzzle game featuring various biomes and a procedural soundscape, set for a 2026 release.

• Un: Me

  Follows a girl with multiple souls as she navigates mental challenges. Each soul has its own fears, offering a unique narrative experience, scheduled for 2026.

• Virtue and a Sledgehammer

  Players explore a ghost town to confront their past while uncovering memories, from the creators of The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood.

• Xcavator 2025 NES Cartridge

  A revival of a long-lost game, players can pre-order a physical NES cartridge, with proceeds going to the Video Game History Foundation.

Noteworthy Release Announcements

Several exciting titles also announced their release windows during the showcase:

• Awaysis

  A physics-driven dungeon brawler that supports one to four players, emphasizing co-opetition. A demo is currently available.

• Big Hops

  This platformer features a frog named Hop on a quest across three worlds using parkour mechanics. Scheduled for January 12, 2026.

• Beastro

  A deckbuilder focused on crafting meals for local heroes, with gameplay switching between cooking and battles. A demo is available now.

• Demon Tides

  A platformer where players face ocean challenges, collecting over 50 talismans to customize their abilities, releasing on February 19, 2026.

• Dogpile

  A strategic game where players merge different dog species to create larger animals, available for Windows PC now.

• Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth

  From the creators of Snufkin, this game involves themes of friendship as Moomintroll navigates a wintry world, with a demo available.

Trailers and Gameplay Highlights

The showcase also revealed intriguing gameplay trailers, including:

• Find Your Words

  A cozy game inspired by raising non-speaking children, focusing on AAC representation, expected to release in 2026.

• Into the Fire

  An extraction survival game set on a volcanic island, where players must rescue survivors from imminent danger using water as a weapon.

• Rockbeasts

  A management game centered on the music industry where players help their talents navigate fame.

• Soundgrass

  A puzzle game based on sound mechanics, requiring players to solve challenges in a vibrant, sound-rich environment.

• Stretchmancer

  A whimsical first-person puzzle game, allowing players to manipulate their surroundings to overcome obstacles.

• The Dungeon Experience

  A unique blend of fantasy adventure and comedic elements, led by a mud crab, promising a quirky journey.

• Unshine Arcade

  A horror roguelike set in a decrepit arcade, offering dark humor and a deeper narrative, with a demo currently available.

Day of the Devs continues to be an essential platform for indie developers, showcasing innovative and diverse titles while supporting small studios. More updates and details can be found on El-Balad.