Meet the Showcasers of Courage XL 2025

🇦🇱 India – 57

5TH OCEAN STUDIO PRIVATE LIMITED

Celebrating India through Games: A Hyderabad-based studio crafting our stories as Games for the World.

🎮 ILAVATH : BATTLE ARENAS

ILAVATH, is a Team Based Strategy game that draws inspiration ancient legends of India. The war for Amruth (Elixir of Immortality) has disturbed the cosmic balance. To restore balance, the tri-gods created Ilavath, a realm where heroes from all races battle for Moksha.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
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🇦🇱 Germany – 19

kaleidoscube GmbH

We are a indie game studio based in Stuttgart, Germany. We are passionate about creating atmospheric, narrative-driven experiences that leave a lasting impression. We believe in crafting games that have meaning and spark emotions in players, and we strive to create unforgettable gaming experiences that are not only fun, but also thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.

🎮 RECUR

A time-bending cinematic puzzle adventure. Can you manipulate time and stop the clock on disaster?

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🇦🇱 Spain – 54

Celery Emblem

Celery Emblem by Jacob Jazz, solo developer, creator of Baobabs Mausoleum

🎮 FEAR FA 09

Use your enemies’ heads as the ball, use knives, and summon demons! the very first survival horror football simulator!

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🌍 Social Links:
Twitter

🇦🇱 United States – 52

WaxHeart Team

The WaxHeart Team is a passion project with zero funding, composed of over 30 volunteers trying to carve a place for themselves in a turbulent industry.

🎮 WaxHeart

WaxHeart is an atmospheric horror 3D platformer where you play as a wax boy with a lantern for a heart, journeying through a dark, ruined world in search of his lost memory. The light from your lantern-heart helps you find your way through the darkness, but also alerts monsters of your presence.

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🌍 Social Links:
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🇦🇱 Japan – 24

Gamera Games

Gamera Games is an independent game publisher based in Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan. We promote and market for all major game platforms worldwide, providing high quality localization, localized marketing and PR.

🎮 Kingdom of Cards

Combine cards to craft tools and weapons to create different units. Farm your lands with farmers, send an explorer to a cave, a thief to steal a mansion or soldiers to conquer a town. Manage your resources to create the best units to defeat every boss.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

🇦🇱 Denmark – 43

Game Swing

Danish indie studio est. 2013. We make social games for friends, families and frenemies.

🎮 Guntouchables

Co-op doomsday shooter featuring a group of preppers repelling a horde of ever-evolving mutants.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Bluesky | Facebook | Twitter

🇦🇱 Brasil – 5

Cavylabs

Cavylabs is a Brazilian game dev studio with 10+ years, creating games for PC, mobile & consoles.

🎮 Megabattle

MegaBattle is a roguelike deckbuilder game where you fight evil robots for the future of humanity!

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🌍 Social Links:
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🇦🇱 Brasil – 6

Eter Games

Eter Games crafts immersive adventures, blending rich storytelling with Brazil’s vibrant folklore.

🎮 Matinta

Embark on a mystical journey as Gracinda, a brave dog, to heal cursed Brazilian biomes and folklore spirits.

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🇦🇱 BRasil – 7

YAW Studios

YAW Studios is a small game studio focused on creating fun, memorable experiences in fantasy worlds.

🎮 One Card One Shot – Mafia

One Card One Shot – Mafia is a roguelite card FPS where every shot counts in a fast-paced mafia duel.

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🌍 Social Links:
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🇦🇱 United States – 22

Daruma Games

Daruma Games is a San Francisco based game studio founded by veteran developers Loren and Simon.

🎮 Sol Mates

Steer, shield, and blast your way through space in this chaotic co-op party game.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Bluesky | Instagram | Linkedin | Twitter

Brasil – 8

Fira Soft

Fira Soft: Expert game studio creating unique, fun experiences to connect brands with audiences.

🎮 Kriophobia

Kriophobia is a Survival Horror following Anna on a desolate, cold island where horrors awaits her

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India – 56

Voidpeak Games

A tight knit team of 4 professionals who are passionate about gaming. We have had experience working in game studios such as EA, Zynga, Ubisoft & Glu. Voidpeak Games released its first title, The Last Bastion, a hybrid survival management game in June 2022. The Last Bastion won the Hardcore Game of the Year at the GEM video game awards 2022 and was a shortlisted nomination for indie game of the year at the IGDC awards in 2022.

🎮 Less Than 3

Less Than 3 is a top down, puzzle – shooter game for PC , consoles and mobile. Manipulate bullet trajectory using player abilities to destroy all enemies with only 3 bullets and get scored every level based on efficiency and speed. The game offers strategic gameplay based around observation and pattern recognition. Currently in alpha, full release with campaign mode consisting of 250+ unique levels expected to release on all platforms in Q2 2025.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Linkedin | Twitter

Singapore – 35

Manifold Theory Pte. Ltd.

Manifold Theory is a Games Developer, Publisher and Marketer combination that covers the pipeline of a game’s go to market journey.

🎮 Godslayer

A black & white 3D Manga-styled Action Roguelite

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🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

Brasil – 9

PushStart Studio

Crafting indie games & animation to spread joy and bring meaningful experiences to the world!

🎮 GLITCHERS

Hack the code, slash foes, and break some rules to overthrow an evil emperor and save Ruled Earth!

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🌍 Social Links:
Instagram | Linkedin

Brasil – 10

VRMonkey

VRMonkey is a VR studio crafting games for the past 10 years, such as Galaxy Kart, SkyClimber and Drunkn Bar Fight

🎮 HoneyPot

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Honey Pot is a VR co-op game where players defend a hive from bears using towers and a bow.

United States – 2

Hat Hair Games

Claymation indie game developer

🎮 Reclamation

Hand-sculpted 2.5D claymation metroidvania

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🌍 Social Links:
Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram

United States – 46

MegaQuest

MegaQuest is currently just one developer. We are dedicated too classical gameplay!

🎮 MegaQuest

A modern metroidvania featuring Vivi the Dark Elf! Join the Steam playtest at MegaQuest.gg now!!!

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🌍 Social Links:
Bluesky

Slovakia – 39

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 Sky of Tides

Sky of Tides is a sci-fi narrative game set in a technologically advanced universe.

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Slovakia – 40

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 Island of Winds

Island of Winds is an adventure game set in a fantastical world inspired by 17th century Iceland.

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Slovakia – 41

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 REMEDIUM

The fast-paced twin-stick shooter game in the grim post-apocalyptic Renaissance setting.

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Slovakia – 38

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 Steel Seed

Steel Seed is a single player stealth-action adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world

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Slovakia – 36

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 Memory Lost

Memory Lost is a story-driven action shooter.

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Slovakia – 37

ESDigital Games LTD

ESDigital Games is a video games publisher

🎮 BattleJuice Alchemist

BattleJuice is a alchemy RPG that adds a unique item and skill system to the classic aRPG formula.

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Belgium – 3

Spellware Studios

Spellware Studios is a new startup studio from Belgium working on its first title: Ardent Wilds.

🎮 Ardent Wilds

Ardent Wilds is an action survival game with skill-based combat and endless customization.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Linkedin | Twitter

Brasil – 12

Heimo Games

We are an indie studio with a dedicated team of 6 developers, specializing in multiplayer game programming. We provide outsourcing services focused on development, from server structuring to complex gameplay mechanics. Now, we’re taking a new step: creating our own original projects, combining creativity with the technical excellence that defines our work.

🎮 Wonder Tracks

Get ready for an exhilarating racing adventure with Wonder Tracks! Inspired by classic stunt racing games, this multiplayer experience lets you race with up to 12 players in action-packed battles, navigating giant obstacles and conquering epic ramps. With community-created maps and a built-in level editor, every race offers a fresh burst of adrenaline and creativity. Wonder Tracks is designed for fun and fierce competition with friends. Customize your vehicles, race on thrilling tracks, and use integrated voice chat to strategize and secure victory. Regular updates with new maps and game modes ensure the excitement never stops. Currently in development, we’re revising every aspect of the art, transitioning from mock art to a more stylized version with a unique art direction.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

🇦🇱 United States – 55

Gamokratic

Gamokratic is an indie studio which crafts immersive, player-driven experiences that blends genres and innovative gameplay mechanics.

🎮 Arcade Asylum

A multiplayer race to the finish with multitudes of minigames. Only one player can escape the Arcade Asylum.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

🇦🇱 India – 28

nan

We aspire to make video games that shake the world.

🎮 Winds of Arcana: Ruination

2.5D Metroidvania with deep combat system customization set in a dark fantasy world.

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🌍 Social Links:
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United Kingdom – 23

Panda Cat Games

We are Panda Cat Games, a female-founded studio and diverse team of experienced game developers. We’ve worked at studios such as Rocksteady, Sony and Meta and bring a combined experience of over 40 years in the games and tech industry. We’re building more than games—we’re building a community, and inspired and believe that our inclusive team culture and unique perspectives allows us to create charming games that bring people together.

🎮 Spirits of Heartwood

Welcome to Spirits of Heartwood, a wholesome 2-player co-op adventure where you explore, collect adorable Spirits and help rebuild Heartwood village. It’s the perfect Sunday afternoon game that rekindles the joy of shared gaming experiences, reminding us of the simple pleasures of connection and play. Together, you’ll: Discover a world of mystical Spirits, learn about them and fill out your Almanac Work together, completing fun activities to bring them out of hiding Unravel a compelling story Revitalize the Everbloom and restore the village The fate of Heartwood Village is in your hands – can you bring back the magic?

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Linkedin

United States – 26

Whitethorn Games

We’re an indie game publisher of inclusive games that can be played in pieces, require no special skills, and are accessible enough for anyone to play.

🎮 Kernel Hearts

Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that’s drowning in ashes

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India – 31

Masala Games Private Limited

India’s finest game developers and storytellers led by ex-Pixar ex-EA vet Shalin Shodhan

🎮 Detective Dotson

A light hearted mystery game about a reluctant detective who wants to be a Bollywood star!

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🌍 Social Links:
Bluesky | Twitter

Canada – 29

Simply Sweet Games Inc.

Simply Sweet Games Inc.

🎮 Criss Cross Castle

Welcome to Criss Cross Castle – a magical word puzzle game with strategy, adventure, and fun!

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🌍 Social Links:
Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | Tiktok

United States – 53

Ryan Cho Studios

Solo developer.

🎮 Dreadfire

Dreadfire is a thrilling ultraviolent FPS game. Shred your enemies with a large destructive arsenal. Destroy them until none remain. They won’t stop until you’re dead. Play as a silent protagonist with no memory of your past, put right in the middle of a terrifying containment breach in a gigantic and unpredictable underground facility. Fight for your life, uncover the terrifying secrets, and save the world from the biggest threat in existence.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Instagram | Twitter

United States – 50

Draisey Digital

We make nostalgic high octane games.

🎮 MotorCubs RC

Survive Monument Valley in RC Cars with Crash Test Teddy Bears. Co-Op and Single Player offline races in 8 tough as nails race tracks, with more on the way!

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Twitter

Bolivia – 32

Paramo Games

Paramo Games is a studio founded to create Bolivia’s first console game and grow its game industry

🎮 Llamalandia

Find your family, bond with llamas, and build a sanctuary to go on magical adventures in Llamalandia

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🌍 Social Links:
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Japan – 21

Gamera Games

🎮 STARIO Haven Tower

The once gentle air above the ground turned harsh, people living in the under world have little faith in going out again. Attract the dwellers in the under world, see them starting a new life on this ever yielding tower.

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🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

Brazil – 11

LimiarStudios

Limiar Studios is a novel brazilian indie studio currently working on their debut title BlackThorne Keep.

🎮 BlackThorne Keep

BlackThorne Keep Chronicles is an Narrative Action RPG set in a fictional world inspired by the south american colonial era and brazilian imperial era – an imagination of what would it be if the americas had went trough a medieval period. In this setting, the player is engaged by an innovative combat system mixing usual RPG mechanics with directional combat, deckbuilding systems and an engaging branching storytelling in a tale about duty, greed and mourning. To trully win and overcome the curse of the Black-Thorn, Athos need to learn to let go.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Instagram | Linkedin

Brazil 15

Alchemy Games

A brand new studio focused on creating original IPs formed by brazilian Industry veterans

🎮 Talaka

Fight in a gorgeous watercolor world where local culture has gone rogue to avoid being forgotten!

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🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

Japan – 30

Gamera Games

🎮 The Rewinder 2

The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspried by eastern methology. As the last known rewinder, you’ll wield the powers of Sizhi god to explore disrrupted villages, dungeons and save people from their dreams.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

Japan – 33

Gamera Games

🎮 Dyson Sphere Program

Dyson Sphere Program is a sci-fi sandbox construction game with space, adventure, exploration and factory automation elements. In the future, humanity creates a supercomputer known as the “CentreBrain” with the hope of utilizing its powerful computing capabilities to further expand the application of virtual worlds.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
No social links available.

Spain – 34

2Awesome Studio S.L.

Co-Founder & Creative Director

🎮 Altered Alma

Altered Alma mixes Metroidvania, RPG, and dating sim in a stunning cyberpunk Neo Barcelona adventure

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🌍 Social Links:
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Australia -45

Bin Chicken Studios

Bin Chicken Studios is a Melbourne based indie game studio and developer behind I Want To Go To Mars (2020) and upcoming title Trash. We strive to create entertaining games with meaningful messaging that have the power to inspire positive change in the world.

🎮 Wheely Late

Wheely Late is a wheelchair parkour racing game Long Synopsis. It’s 5pm and time to head home; race the clock through procedurally generated cities, dodge traffic, flip over pedestrians, slide into power ups and find your house hidden somewhere in the craziness. Unlock new skins to customise your character, progress through story levels or race your friends in our online multiplayer mode, in a game designed to celebrate disability in a wheely fun and empowering way.

🔗 Gameplay Video: Watch here

🌍 Social Links:
Linkedin

United States – 25

Spray Paint Simulator

Sit back, relax and express your creative side in the colorful world of Spray Paint Simulator. Enter the town of Spatterville, meet the locals while you restore, repair, mask and spray paint everything from a kitchen to local landmarks. Buy new equipment, unlock Free Spray and transform the town.

Whitethorn Games

We’re an indie game publisher of inclusive games that can be played in pieces, require no special skills, and are accessible enough for anyone to play.

United Kingdom – 44

Games with DNA

Love & Fool’s Gold
Wild West dating sim: a story of love, secrets & redemption

Link to gameplay: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Z-mLPfvYLXxRfGZe_O4WCj_ePSU3w_d/view?usp=sharing

Link to socials: https://www.linkedin.com/company/games-with-dna/

Netherlands – 51

Multiverse Narratives

Eloquence
The innovative narrative Metroidbrainia in which you speak in a symbol language to save an island.

Link to gameplay: https://youtu.be/QZD4gRAyV1Y

Link to socials: https://bsky.app/profile/multiverse.bsky.social, https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerbengrave/, https://x.com/Multinarratives

United States – 47

BunkSoft Interactive LLC

Blocks for Babies
Roguelike Block-Stacking meets Retro FPS Carnage!

Link to gameplay: https://youtu.be/JwVE_bmKg9E

Link to socials: https://bsky.app/profile/bunkstunkis.bsky.social, https://x.com/attaboygames

Brazil – 12

Double Dash Studios

Shadows of Chorma Tower
Fight, loot, craft and escape with your life! SoCT mixes Dungeon Crawlers with ARPGs in First Person

Link to gameplay: https://youtu.be/jpdu3keZjZk

Link to socials: https://www.facebook.com/DoubleDashSTU, https://www.instagram.com/chromatower/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/doubledashstudios/, https://www.tiktok.com/@chromatower, https://x.com/ChromaTower

Brazil -14

Minimol Games

Terra Brasilis (working title)
This is a survival strategy game with roguelite, tower defense and hack-and-slash elements. Inspired by games like Kingdom, Thronefall, Frostpunk, and others. Players lead an indigenous tribe in a fictional story, defending their land against colonizers through strategic resource management and fast-paced combat, all while navigating a unique narrative of cultural resilience.

Link to socials: https://www.instagram.com/minimolgames/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/minimol-games/

Brasil – 13

Grumpy Fox

Focused on on-rails shooters, Grumpy Fox achieved 2.5M+ downloads with its action-packed arcade games!

Grand Shooter

Grand Shooter is an action-packed on-rails shooter inspired by 90s classics, featuring 70+ missions and many guns!