Phase one tickets end in 8 days! 🎟✨ Get yours now: tickets.airdosh.co.za/event/free_l...

That time I presented talks at @playtopia.bsky.social 2024 🤭 I'm quite excited for 2025! African #GameDev is growing every day and that makes me so excited. I'm hoping I can chat to the team over at @nyamakop.co.za about Relooted 🦥 #BlackSky #Playtopia

We were so fortunate to have Inka Kendzia, Jason Stapleton, and Noël Labridy bring The Forest Inhales You to Playtopia 2019 🌿✨ A breathtaking fusion of light, sound, and nature — and an unforgettable gift to everyone who experienced it.

It takes out of this world planning to build an out of this world festival 😅

From groundbreaking games and immersive art, to inspiring talks and unforgettable parties — Playtopia is where every vibe collides. TICKET LINK IN BIO 🔗

As Above, So Below — an immersive installation created by Sara Laubscher, Gabriella Mathurine, and Stephan — transformed part of the festival floor into a dreamlike world of water, light, and stillness. Exhibited at Playtopia 2024, it invited players to pause, breathe, and play.

🚨 Calling all interactive & immersive artists! Join the Makers Massive meetup: short talks 🎤, show & tell 📽, and networking 🍻. 🕕 18:00 Talks ft. @RalphBorland @AmithRanjith @InkaKendzia @ArafaArmadi 🕖 19:00 Show & Tell 🕗 19:45 Network + bar

Over two energizing days at the Playtopia Summit, voices from around the globe take the stage—indie developers, visionary artists, industry trailblazers—sharing stories, techniques, and revolutionary ideas.

GAME SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TOMORROW, AUGUST 15TH! If you're an indie dev hoping to get your game into the Playtopia Arcade, this is your last chance 🎮 Story-rich? Puzzle-packed? Gorgeous? Unique? Whatever you’ve built, we want to play it! https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-games-2025/

@superfriendshiparcade.co.za  is Cape Town’s own punk games playground — where controllers are anything you can get your hands on, and games are all about joy, laughter, and a little bit of mayhem.  Expect the unconventional. Tickets: https://tickets.airdosh.co.za/event/free_lives/QnmRNXSV8p0GvD1

Our games arcade is an exciting part of Playtopia, showcasing some of the sickest indie games from around the world. Submissions close on 15th Aug 🗓️ Submit your game: https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-games-2025/

With decades of experience shaping culture, community, and creativity, artist and teacher Andrew Putter reminded us last year that play is more than fun. At Playtopia, every speaker brings something unique — and if you’re listening closely, there’s always more to learn.

🎨 Heads up, artists! Playtopia’s artwork submission deadline has been moved to 30th September 2025, giving you more time to create. 🕹️ Game submissions close August 15th 🎭 Speaker submissions close August 31st Don’t miss out — playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-...

Playtopia Festival Director Dom's got the lowdown. Tag someone who fits the description 👀

Come play with us!

"Playtopia is SICK" - Josie Fletcher ✨

Games that bring homies together? ✅

If you're planning to submit a game or art for Playtopia 2025, you have one more month and we can't wait to see!

Join the Makers Massive fam at the link in bio!

We've had some amazing South African games at Playtopia over the years

This is Playtrophia and they LOOOOVE indie games 🥹

🥁 Calling all metal heads, roguelite fans and disgruntled drummers! 🥁 Get out your favourite band shirt, pad those elbows, and start practicing your pit moves. Metavoidal will be thrashing its way onto Steam & Xbox on the 13th of August 🤘 Wishlist it here 👉 t.co/Tjnzok7aBt

Once again, I want shorter games with cool art direction made by people who are paid more to work less, and I’m not kidding

Inspire or be inspired at the Playtopia Summit. Wanna submit a talk? 🎤 https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-speakers-2025/

Who else is hyped for a Playtopia afterparty? 🔥

A little throwback to where it all started, Playtopia 2018 🥹

LET'S PLAY 🎮 https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-games-2025/

If you were thinking about submitting your game or artwork for Playtopia 2025, don't panic! You now have until 15 August to show us what you got 📈

SHOW US YOUR ART 🎨 https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-artists-2025/

‘•. ̧♡ PRISM ♡ ̧.•’ a living, breathing intersection of art and technology seen at Playtopia 2024!

A quiet moment of reflection. That's if you ignore the VR, smoke, mirrors, games, lasers, fishnets, shiny stuff, beanbags and LEDs. #peopleofplaytopia

We can’t tell from the angle… he’s either chasing the dragon, slaying the dragon, or just slaying. #peopleofplaytopia

Last year we had CUBE, a stunning mix of visual art and video gaming, by Diana Tinkerbell & Al Campbell.  Submit YOUR artwork at the link in bio! #playtopia2025

Group therapy was off to a great start. #peopleofplaytopia

This is "Sensory Symphony" by Amith Ranjith as featured at Playtopia 2023 🎨⚡️

This is "The Grannies" by @tigershungry.co.uk as featured at Playtopia 2023

When the arcade shuts down, the real games begin. #peopleofplaytopia

We’ll take losing with friends over winning alone any - day. #peopleofplaytopia

Are you an early bird? Well shucks, we have a ticket just for you! Early bird tickets to Playtopia 2025 are still available, but not for long. Don't be a late bird. Get your tickets now at playtopiafestival.co.za

Some games require focus, timing and precision. Others just need the right person by your side. #peopleofplaytopia

Find co-op partners ✔︎ Team photo at the bar ✔︎ Hydrate ✔︎ Ready for Playtopia ✔︎ #peopleofplaytopia #playtopia2025

Calling all volunteers, artists, devs, speakers 📢📢 - We want YOU - at Playtopia 2025! Submit your application and join the movement. Link in bio.  #Playtopia2025

🎮 The first SFA jam of 2025 is happening! Our friends at are back with fresh jams, wild ideas, and big plans—expect more games, more chaos, and even a pop-up arcade before Playtopia this December! RSVP: forms.gle/456MZCfcj4aR...

PLAYTOPIA IS BACK ONCE AGAIN! playtopiafestival.co.za

Already planning 2025! 😘