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THE 2026
WINNERS

Every finalist brought something memorable to the showcase. From fifty remarkable titles, four games earned The Indie Premier's highest honors for excellence in audio, visual design, gameplay, and overall achievement.

The Indie Premier
Game Showcase 2026 Winners

Kidbash: Super Legend Winner Card
Gameplay Mastery Award

Kidbash: Super Legend

Developer: Authentic Remixes, Fat Raccoon
Publisher: Acclaim, Inc.

Blending satisfying action-platforming with rewarding roguelike progression, every run encourages players to experiment with weapon combinations, adapt their playstyle, and grow stronger along the way. Its polished mechanics and gameplay experience earned Kidbash: Super Legend this year's Gameplay Mastery Award.

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Vivarium Winner Card
Visual Virtuoso Award

Vivarium

Developer: Studio Meadowflower
Publisher: Serenity Forge

Through its nostalgic charm, handcrafted environments, and memorable artistic direction, Vivarium transforms an ordinary summer into something quietly magical. Its cohesive visual identity makes every discovery feel special, earning it this year's Visual Virtuoso Award.

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Catechesis Winner Card
Master Mix Award

Catechesis

Developer: Baroque Decay
Publisher: Baroque Decay

Every moment in Catechesis is elevated by its masterful use of sound, from its haunting ambiance to its memorable soundtrack. Combined with its unsettling atmosphere and emotional storytelling, its audio design leaves a lasting impression, earning it this year's Master Mix Award.

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Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World Winner Card
Grand Indie Champ

Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World

Developer: Vertex Zero
Publisher: Red Dunes Games

Bringing together atmospheric exploration, immersive worldbuilding, and finely crafted gameplay. Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World delivers a compelling experience at every turn. Its ambitious vision, cohesive execution, and lasting impact earned it the title of this year's Grand Indie Champ.

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KEEP THE SIGNAL ALIVE

The awards may have been decided, but the journey doesn't end here. Every finalist helped make this year's showcase something special, and every developer has a story worth following. Keep exploring the showcase, support the creators behind these incredible games, and we'll see you when the next signal goes live.