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
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Format
Digital games for PC (Steam/Itch.io), Console, or VR.
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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
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Grand Indie Champ
The ultimate best-in-show.
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Gameplay Mastery Award
For the best mechanics and gameplay.
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Visual Virtuoso Award
For exceptional art direction and aesthetic identity.
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Master Mix Award
For immersive audio and soundtrack execution.
03 Submission Assets
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A Trailer
This is the primary asset used for the digital "Premiere."
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Gameplay Footage
3–5 minutes of raw, unedited gameplay.
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Project Pitch
A short summary about the game.
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Key Art & Screenshots
High-resolution assets for the website gallery.
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Game File
A playable build or demo of the game for evaluation.
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Store Links
Active Steam or Itch.io links for wishlist tracking.
04 The Selection Process
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Scanning
Our jury scans every submission to identify the strongest candidates.
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Target Lock
Shortlisted developers will be notified and requested to provide final assets.
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The Premiere
Selected games are featured in the live digital broadcast and the physical showcase at Anthrocon 2026.
05 Key Dates
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Submissions Open
May 20th, 2026
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Submissions Close
June 10th, 2026
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The Indie Premier Event
Anthrocon 2026 | July 2–5, 2026