The Indie Game Awards 2025 are here, bringing a fun mix of excitement, debates, and a couple of nominations that make you wonder if some studios still count as “independent” or if they’ve secretly joined the big leagues. Still, the show promises plenty of surprises and a handful of new gems worth keeping on your radar.
And of course, if you want to know which indie games should have REALLY been nominated for Indie Game of the Year, we’ve got a list for you – someone has to say the quiet part out loud. But for now, here’s the official lineup of categories and nominees, whether they earned their indie badge or… borrowed it.
