Nominees, Presenters and Judges Revealed for December’s The Indie Game Awards 2024!

The Indie Game Awards 2024 are just around the corner, getting ready to premiere come December 19, 2024. The upcoming ceremony just revealed the judges, presenters, and nominees!

The Indie Game Awards is all about honoring indie game titles that feature outstanding achievements in a variety of categories. There are 15 categories, from what I could understand. The awards cover innovation, storytelling, artistry, and much more in the indie gaming scene.

The nominees were selected by a jury that includes Six One Indie, Women-Led Games, Latin American Games Showcase, Wholesome Games, Dames-4-Games, The Indie Informer, and MinnMax.

The judging committee also includes Giant Bomb, Spawn on Me, Wanderbots, AshSaidHi, Playcrafting, IGDA, and other prominent voices from the indie space.

Coming to the nominees, let’s go over some of the categories!

The 2024 IGA Game of the Year Nominees

These titles have been recognized for significantly impacting the industry via unique storytelling, artistic vision, and gameplay mechanics.

• 1000xRESIST – sunset visitor
• Animal Well – Billy Basso
• ARCO – Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, and Fáyer
• Balatro – LocalThunk
• Crypt Custodian – Kyle Thompson
• Lorlei and the Laser Eyes – Simogo
• Mouthwashing – Wrong Organ
• Neva – Nomada Studio
• Nine Sols – RedCandleGames
• UFO 50 – Mossmouth

Notable Achievement in Accessibility Nominess

Titles that prioritize inclusivity by offering extensive adjustment and thoughtful options.

• Another Crab’s Treasure – Aggro Crab
• Elsie – Knight Shift Games
• Periphery Synthetic – shiftBacktick
• Pine Hearts – Hyper Luminal Games
• SteamWorld Heist II – Thunderful Development
• Surmount: A Mountain Climbing Adventure – Jasper Oprel and Indiana-Jonas

Nominees for Debut Games

Featuring impressive innovation, creativity, and impact from a studio’s first commercial launch.

• Arranger – Furniture & Mattress LLC
• Lil’ Guardsman – Hilltop Games
• Little Kitty, Big City – Double Dagger Studio
• Loddlenaut – Moon Lagoon
• MULLET MADJACK – HAMMER95
• Worldless – Noname Studios

Visual Design Nominess

Games that exemplify a unique, powerful, and captivating art style.

• Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus – Squid Shock Studios
• Crow Country – SFB Games
• Harold Halibut – Slow Bros.
• Hauntii – Moonloop Games
• The Plucky Squire – All Possible Futures
• Ultros – Hadoque

Women-led Game Nominees

Recognizing titles developed by a women-led indie studio; to celebrate innovation, creativity, and unique perspectives via diverse storytelling and gameplay.

• Gourdlets – AuntyGames
• Keylocker – Moonana
• Love, Ghostie – Janbeh Games
• Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber – Macula Interactive
• Nightmare Kart – LWMedia
• The Crimson Diamond – Julia Minamata

Gameplay Design Nominees

Titles featuring exceptional gameplay mechanics that contribute to the game’s overall flow, challenge, and enjoyment.

• Balatro – LocalThunk
• Grunn – Sokpop Collective
• Minishoot Adventures – SoulGame Studio
• Nine Sols – RedCandleGames
• Tiny Glade – Pounce Light
• Victory Heat Rally – Skydevilpalm

Emotional Impact Nominees

Titles that have been recognized for profoundly resonating with players via personal, emotional, and thematic experiences.

• In Stars and Time – insertdisc5
• Kind Words 2 – Popcannibal
• Neva – Nomada Studio
• Selfloss – Goodwin Games
• Thirsty Suitors – Outerloop Games
• Until Then – Polychroma Games

Solo Development Nominees

Games crafted by a single full-time developer. The award also recognizes the dedication, creativity, and passion that goes into said vision.

• Aerial_Knight’s We Never Yield – Aerial_Knight
• Animal Well – Billy Basso
• Children of the Sun – René Rother
• Crypt Custodian – Kyle Thompson
• Knuckle Sandwich – Andy Brophy
• Magical Delicacy – Skaule

You can visit The Indie Game Awards official website for the complete lists of nominees, presenters, and judges.

Take note; the award ceremony will premiere on December 19th at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET via IGN and the Six One Indie YouTube Channel.

You can follow The Indie Game Awards on Bluesky and Twitter to stay updated.

Are you excited about the upcoming IGAs this December? Have you played some of the games that were nominated?

Let us know.

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(via Press Release)

Author: Farid-ul-Haq

Farid has a Double Masters in Psychology and Biotechnology as well as an M.Phil in Molecular Genetics. He is the author of numerous books including Missing in Somerville, and The Game Master of Somerville. He gives us insight into comics, books, TV shows, anime/manga, video games, and movies.

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