Submission Guidelines

The Indie Premier is a premier discovery platform and a dual digital and physical showcase. We scan the global landscape to uncover indie games and masterpieces that shape the future of play.

01 Eligibility Requirements

  • Format Digital games for PC (Steam/Itch.io), Console, or VR.
  • Development Stage Unreleased titles nearing a major milestone (Beta, Early Access, or Full Launch) or titles that have launched within the last 3 months.

02 Categories & Awards

  • Grand Indie Champ The ultimate best-in-show.
  • Gameplay Mastery Award For the best mechanics and gameplay.
  • Visual Virtuoso Award For exceptional art direction and aesthetic identity.
  • Master Mix Award For immersive audio and soundtrack execution.

03 Submission Assets

  • A Trailer This is the primary asset used for the digital "Premiere."
  • Gameplay Footage 3–5 minutes of raw, unedited gameplay.
  • Project Pitch A short summary about the game.
  • Key Art & Screenshots High-resolution assets for the website gallery.
  • Game File A playable build or demo of the game for evaluation.
  • Store Links Active Steam or Itch.io links for wishlist tracking.

04 The Selection Process

  • Scanning Our jury scans every submission to identify the strongest candidates.
  • Target Lock Shortlisted developers will be notified and requested to provide final assets.
  • The Premiere Selected games are featured in the live digital broadcast and the physical showcase at Anthrocon 2026.

05 Key Dates

  • Submissions Open To be announced
  • Submissions Close To be announced
  • The Indie Premier Event Anthrocon 2026 | July 2–5, 2026

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