- Seoul, South Korea – September 14, 2025 – Neowiz (Co-CEOs Kim Seung-cheol and Bae Tae-geun) announced it will present a lineup of indie titles at Game·eSports Seoul 2025 (GES 2025), held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul from September 19–21.
Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), GES 2025 is a major urban gaming and esports festival designed to connect players, creators, and fans.
Four Indie Games on Display
At its dedicated booth, Neowiz will showcase four titles currently under its publishing umbrella:
- Shape of Dreams – the newly released action roguelite (Sept 11).
- SANABI: Side Story – The Haunted Day (first public demo build revealed at GES 2025).
- Goodbye Seoul: Itaewon Episode – the narrative-driven puzzle adventure.
- Kill the Shadow – an upcoming dark action project.
Visitors will have hands-on access to all four games at demo stations. Among them, SANABI: Side Story – The Haunted Day will be particularly spotlighted as it makes its playable debut.
Fan Engagement & Event Rewards
To enhance the festival experience, Neowiz will run interactive missions such as gameplay trials, Steam wishlist adds, and short surveys. Attendees who complete all missions will receive exclusive indie game merchandise, including keychains and pin badges.
Expanding the SANABI Universe
The newly announced SANABI side story follows Major Song, a member of the Special Task Force of the Royal Guard, in events before meeting General Geum, the main character of the original title. Featuring eight stages and two new bosses, the expansion explores an untold narrative within the SANABI universe. The release date remains TBD.
A Neowiz spokesperson commented:
“We’re thrilled to showcase Neowiz’s diverse indie portfolio at Seoul’s flagship gaming event. Supporting and promoting unique indie projects will remain a core mission for us moving forward.”
