We’ve spent months exploring 45 indie games – and now it’s time to reflect. The jury is preparing for internal voting and final selections. More details coming soon. Stay tuned. ✨

Season’s greetings from the Indie Pearls team! ✨🎄 Thank you for supporting indie creators and celebrating games made with heart. We wish you a cozy holiday season and a bright, creative year ahead – full of unforgettable worlds, bold mechanics, and meaningful play.

Dive into Constance – a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania where a paintbrush-wielding artist escapes a decaying inner world shaped by mental turmoil. Bold art, deep emotions, colour and fragility. 🎨🖤Game by @constancegame.bsky.social @bildundtonfabrik.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Enter a sorrow-haunted realm in Death Howl, a soulslike deck-builder where a grieving mother fights restless spirits with totems, cards and grit. Strategy, grief and redemption await. 🃏🐺Game by The Outer Zone #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Grind through ashes and demons. Skate Story puts a glass-skinned skater in a haunting underworld – perform ollies and kickflips to conquer demons and chase a surreal moon-lit quest. 🛹🌑Game by @bysameng.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming

What if rogue-lite meets brick-breaker chaos? In BALL x PIT, ricochet balls, smash through monsters, loot the crater and build your base – fast-paced, anarchic fun. ⚽🔥Game by @kennysun.com & Friends #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Juggle heroics and office politics in Dispatch – a superhero workplace comedy where you manage a misfit squad, send them on city-saving missions and try to survive team dynamics and drama. 🦸‍♂️🏙️ Game by @adhocstudio.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Step into a dark fairytale brought to life through stunning animation and sinister whimsy. Uncover the truth behind Carole’s disappearance. 🕯️🐇Game by Little Sewing Machine #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Bad Cheese, step into the tiny paws of a child-mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom’s away. Survive chores and creeping horror in this surreal 1920s-animation-inspired psychological thriller. 🧀👁️Game by Simon Lukasik #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Rise against the Sun King in this blazing roguelite beat’em up from Dotemu, Guard Crush Games & Supamonks. Unleash magic, combos, and rebellion in a shattered fantasy world. ⚔️🔥 Game by @dotemu.bsky.social GuardCrush @supamonksstudio.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

CloverPit is a twisted rogue-lite slot-machine nightmare by Panik Arcade. Trapped in a rusted cell, you must spin, strategize and survive mounting debts in a surreal escape-room-style loop. 🎰💀Game by @panikarcade.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In a sunless world devouring itself, every step reshapes reality. Search for her amid shadow and light in this haunting, surreal descent. 🌑🕯️ Game by @housefiregames.com / @cr-games.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Dive back into Bulb Boy’s twisted world of light and nightmares. Solve eerie puzzles, face grotesque creatures, and illuminate the darkness – if you dare. 💡👁️ Game by @bulbware.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Look Outside, a strange event turns anyone who glances out a window into grotesque monsters. Survive inside a haunted apartment building – scavenge, fight, and avoid the gaze. 🏢👁️ Game by @frankiepixel.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Mandragora is a dark fantasy action RPG where heroes explore a decayed realm, battle monsters, and master 6 classes. Craft, fight, and delve into whispered lore. ⚔️🌿 Game by @mandragoragame.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Step into The Midnight Walk, a handcrafted stop-motion dark fantasy. As the “Burnt One,” guide your lantern mate Potboy through monsters and shadows, lighting the way forward. 🌙🕯️ Game by @moonhood.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Hades II expands the underworld saga with new weapons, richer mythos, and more relentless combat. Rise, fall, and rise again amidst gods and monsters. 🔱🔥 Game by @supergiantgames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Bionic Bay, a scientist armed with a teleportation instrument explores a biomechanical world filled with traps, shifting geometry, and hidden secrets. 🌐⚙️ Game by Psychoflow Games & Mureena Oy #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Despelote is a slice-of-life soccer narrative set in Quito through the eyes of 8-year-old Julián. Dribble, pass, shoot – and feel how a city’s hopes rest on every kick. ⚽🌆 Game by Julián Cordero & Sebastián Valbuena @despelote.game #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Katanaut is a Metroidvania-style action roguelite where fluid combat meets cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and unravel dark secrets aboard a twisted station filled with transformed horrors. ⚔️🌌 Game by @voidmawgames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Murdered and brought back moments before his death, Mick Carter races through a pulp-style point-and-click thriller. Solve conspiracies, face his past, and unravel time’s mysteries. 🕵️‍♂️🕰️ Game by @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Step into Lost in Random: The Eternal Die. Play as Queen Aleksandra, wield a sentient die, and fight through dice-fueled roguelike combat – revenge served with RNG and magic. 🎲👑 Game by @stormtellergames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In PEPPERED, you get one shot at saving a dystopian future. Every jump, death, and philosophical punchline shapes your path. Existential platforming isn’t for the faint-hearted. 🥀⌛ Game by @pepperedgame.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Last Report straps you in as a night-shift park ranger monitoring cameras – except you’re not alone. Something’s watching back. A pixel-chilling horror lurking in surveillance. 🌲📹 Game by MonoPixelStudio #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Blue Prince is a mesmerizing puzzle-roguelike adventure inside a shifting mansion. Navigate labyrinthine rooms, unlock mysteries of Room 46, and feel each strategic choice lead to something deeper. 🏰♟️ Game by @dogubomb.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Return to the throne in Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall. Rule wisely, manage scarce resources, and face new challenges in a Slavic-folklore kingdom on the brink. A worthy and darker successor. 👑❄️ Game by @nomorerobots.io #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Fancy a chill cosmic bike ride? In Wheel World, you’re Kat – the chosen cyclist on a mission to restore balance via legendary bike parts in a sun-drenched open world. Relax, race, repeat. 🚴‍♀️✨ Game by @messhof.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Hollow Knight: Silksong – a long-awaited, masterful Metroidvania sequel. Dive into a hauntingly beautiful world, wield new weapons, and face elegant but deadly foes. Grace under pressure. 🐛🗡️ Game by @teamcherry.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Reignbreaker is a high‑octane action roguelike set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Play as Clef, rebel against the Kingdom’s oppression, siege the Queen’s Bastion, and unleash destruction with a javelin in hand. ⚔️💥 Game by @studiofizbin.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Space Sprouts is a cozy, physics‑chaos sandbox aboard a solarpunk spaceship. Bend gravity, tinker with quirky gadgets, grow alien plants, and uncover hidden memories through looping short journeys. 🌌🪴 Game by @schleudergames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, follow private eye Kathy Rain into a haunting urban thriller. Unravel the Soothsayer serial case through point‑and‑click investigation, dark secrets, and psychological tension. 🌌🪴 Game by @clifftopgames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Post Trauma is a PS2‑era inspired puzzle horror game. Step into the desolate Gloom as Roman, an isolated train conductor, and solve environmental puzzles while confronting unsettling threats. 🧩🚂 Game by Red Soul Games #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Drop Duchy fuses Tetris‑style block‑dropping with rogue‑lite deckbuilding and dungeon crawling. Build your realm piece by piece, recruit troops, gather resources, and conquer chaos with strategic drops. 🧱🐉 Game by Sleepy Mill Games @thearcadecrew.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Synergy invites you to grow an eco‑city from the ground up. Manage settlers, cultivate plants, and design sustainable systems in a serene world rich with culture and life. 🌱🏙️ Game by Leikir Studio #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Tyrant’s Realm blends PS1‑style visuals and roguelite mechanics in a dark fantasy world. Explore ever‑changing dungeons, fight tough foes, unlock gear, and defy death with every daring run. ⚔️🕹️ Game by Team Tyrant #IndieGame #IndieGaming

PEAK is a thrilling co‑op climbing game where the smallest mistake could spell doom. As lost nature scouts on a mysterious island, scale a shifting mountain solo or with friends in a daily‑changing challenge. 🧗‍♀️🪨 Game by @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

🦇 Say hello to Kamil, our newest Indie Pearls jury member! He writes horror, lives for retro games (and the gear!), and knows that pixels never die. Find him here: x.com/KulturowyLemur #IndieGame #IndieGaming #IndiePearls

In Mudborne: Frog Management Sim, awaken from hibernation to an abandoned pond. Breed unique frog species via genetics, unlock dream‑world paths, and restore lost populations in a soothing management puzzler. 🐸🌿Game by @ellraiser.dev & @tngineers.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Expelled! is a narrative mystery by Inkle. Play as Verity, a scholar accused of murder at a girls’ boarding school. Explore hidden corridors, uncover secrets, and navigate tricky social hierarchies to clear your name. 🕵️‍♀️🎓 Game by @inkle.co‬ #IndieGame #IndieGaming

📚 Say hi to Karol, now part of the Indie Pearls jury! A psychologist who devours books, dives into pop culture, and always keeps an eye on the tech shaping tomorrow’s games. Find him here: x.com/KRiebandt #IndieGame #IndieGaming #IndiePearls

Star Vortex is a neon-drenched bullet heaven where reflexes rule. Dodge, dash, and drift through the chaos of collapsing galaxies. 🚀💫 Game by @starvortex.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Keep Driving, the road is endless, the silence heavy. A poetic, melancholic road trip through blurred memories and broken connections. 🚗🌒Game by @ycjygames.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

🎨Meet Eliza, joining the Indie Pearls jury this year! She’s a Tech Artist behind indie titles like Save Your Crabies and Infection Free Zone, a fan of odd little games, and a reviewer for Grajmerki. Find her here: bsky.app/profile/ruby... #IndieGame #IndieGaming #IndiePearls

Leila is a psychological puzzle adventure through a decaying seaside town. Unravel the past, confront inner fears, and follow a girl’s silent search for truth. 🌊🖤Game by @ubikstudios.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Paris, absurdity, and revolution collide in Sacre Bleu – a chaotic action-adventure where style meets satire. 🥖🔥 Game by Hildring Studio #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Without a Dawn, a woman retreats to a remote cabin, only to face her deepest fears. A short, haunting journey told through striking ASCII-style visuals. 🌑👁️ Game by @jessemakkonen.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming

In Koira, a lost pup and a forest spirit form a bond beyond words. A hand-drawn tale of friendship, danger, and discovery. 🐶🌲 Game by @studiotolima.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Turn-based tactics meets deck-building in Die in the Dungeon. Roll dice, outsmart foes, and conquer beautifully lit dungeons. 🎲🗝️ Game by @dieinthedungeon.bsky.social #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Clean up the coast in Spilled!, a cozy eco sim about sailing, recycling, and healing polluted waters. Charming visuals meet chill vibes. 🌊🛶 Game by @lente.me #IndieGame #IndieGaming

Build, defend, and survive in Cataclismo, a gripping strategy game where hope rises from the ruins. Construct mighty fortresses and battle back the dark. 🏰🌫️ Game by @digitalsungames.com #IndieGame #IndieGaming