- Surpassing 1,100 Entries… Achieved 100 Million Cumulative Views and 3,100 Feature Titles
- Cygames-sponsored ‘INDIE Waves’ expanded to a record-breaking 160 titles
Asia’s largest indie game showcase , ‘INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25’ , has successfully concluded.
This showcase, held on April 25 at 6 p.m. KST with simultaneous live streaming in four languages across various channels including YouTube, Chizizic, Twitch, Nico Nico Live, Bilibili, and Steam, was the largest ever, introducing over 200 titles carefully selected from more than 1,100 entries, the highest number in broadcast history.
From its first broadcast in 2020 to a gateway for global indie artists… What is ‘INDIE Live Expo’?
INDIE Live Expo is the world’s largest indie game introduction program with the motto “Contribution to Games,” and it is broadcast live simultaneously worldwide in four languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and English. To date, it has recorded over 100 million cumulative views and introduced more than 3,100 titles, serving as a bridge connecting indie game developers and fans.
Showcase, which has grown steadily since its debut in 2020, was operated with two main pillars in this broadcast: ‘INDIE Spotlight,’ which consisted of world premieres and updates on major titles, and ‘INDIE Waves,’ a flagship corner that quickly introduces multiple new titles through short videos.
‘INDIE Waves’ Expanded to the Largest Level Ever
The flagship segment of this broadcast, ‘INDIE Waves,’ was hosted under the name ‘INDIE Waves powered by Cygames’ with sponsorship from Cygames.
The number of featured titles per episode has been significantly expanded from approximately 100 to about 160, while the format of introducing each title with a video of about 15 seconds remains unchanged. This segment, which continuously introduces a diverse range of indie games from around the world, is a symbolic section of the broadcast that has continued since the first event.
9 World Premiere Titles… Major New Releases Draw Attention
The ‘INDIE Spotlight’ corner of this showcase captivated viewers with a large number of world premiere titles.
In particular, Fahrenheit 213, led by Fate Grand Order producer Yosuke Shiokawa, garnered attention from fans by unveiling LUNAR PULSE , a roguelite game in which 13 witches battle with cards, for the first time in the world.
Other representative titles revealed include Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King’s Castle LOL (Team Earth Wars), an action RPG where you run a village next to the Demon King’s castle; Crymelight (Furyu), a roguelike action game; and In Us (Yaneura Games), a 4-player co-op horror game.
In addition to these, there is the gamebook-style RPG Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle , the drinking survival game Drunken Goddess Reflux , the Metroidvania Feather’s Edge , and the healing-concept productivity game Memory of Memorie: A Chill Story . SF sandbox action RPG No Mortal Space (Stellia Games) was included.
‘INDIE Spotlight’ also announces a large number of updates for existing titles
In addition to the world premiere, major updates to previously announced titles followed one after another.
.45 PARABELLUM BLOODHOUND , the new title from the developer of the bartending adventure game VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, has confirmed its release in the third quarter of 2026.
Along with this, automation simulation game Moorestech announced its closed beta schedule, and turn-based chess roguelike game Gambonanza confirmed its release on May 1.
In addition, the dungeon crawling RPG Annihilated announced a release on July 22, and the parkour action game Motorslice announced a simultaneous multi-platform release on May 5.
Global broadcast in 4 languages… Korean host ‘Yeokka’ joins
This broadcast maintained a global coverage system in four languages. The Japanese broadcast was hosted by Taiga Kishi, with Waiwai, Yamien, and Novaman participating as guests. The English broadcast was hosted by J-mon and HighGai, while the Chinese broadcast was hosted by bluecube and Mr. Indie-Lizard.
Streamer ‘Yeokka’ newly joined the Korean broadcast and took charge of the first episode.
Concluded on the largest scale in history
This INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25 concluded on the largest scale ever, setting records with over 1,100 entries and more than 200 featured titles.
The INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25 went beyond simple new game announcements to once again prove its status as a global platform connecting indie developers and users worldwide. It is evaluated as having simultaneously showcased the present and potential of the indie game ecosystem through world premieres, a large-scale lineup, and diverse update news.
In particular, there is growing interest in how highly anticipated works, including ‘LUNAR PULSE,’ will react in the market. Attention is focused on what new works and trends INDIE Live Expo, which has steadily expanded its scale and influence, will highlight in the future.
Key Information on ‘INDIE Live Expo 2026.4.25’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Date of event | April 25, 2026 (6 PM KST) |
| Host | INDIE Live Expo Executive Committee (Ryuzu Office Co., Ltd.) |
| Number of introduction titles | Over 200 (all-time high) |
| Number of entries | Over 1,100 cases (First time surpassing 1,000 cases) |
| World premiere | 9 titles |
| INDIE Waves | Approximately 160 titles (sponsored by Cygames) |
| Supported languages | 4 languages: Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and English |
| relay platform | YouTube · Crackling · Twitch · Nico Nico · Bilibili · Steam |
| Cumulative viewership | Over 100 million views (since 2020) |
| Cumulative number of introductory titles | Over 3,100 |
| Official website | indie.live-expo.games/ko |
