Hello,
We are pleased to announce the call for entries for the G-STAR 2025 Indie Showcase.
We look forward to the active interest and participation of indie game developers worldwide.
1. Overview
Dates: November 13 (Thu) – November 16 (Sun), 2025 (4 days)
Venue: BEXCO, Exhibition Center II, 1F, BTC Hall (Busan, Korea)
Eligibility: Outstanding domestic and international indie games
(final number of selected titles to be announced later)
2. Schedule
Application Period: September 9 (Tue) – October 10 (Fri), 2025, until 16:00 (KST)
Screening & Selection: October 13 – October 15, 2025
Exhibition: November 13 – November 16, 2025
※ Schedule subject to change depending on circumstances.
3. Application Method
Application Period: September 9 (Tue) – October 10 (Fri), 2025, until 16:00 (KST)
Submission Method: Google Form (Special inquiries: indie@gstar.or.kr)
Required Materials:
· Studio introduction
· Game introduction
· Game play video (Please use the provided form/template)
4. Participation Rules
a. If selected, the lead developer must operate the G-STAR Indie Showcase booth in person for the entire 4-day exhibition period.
b. Final selections will be made by the evaluation committee.
* Screening criteria, committee composition, and evaluation details will not be disclosed, and objections will not be accepted.
c. Games that are unplayable or deemed to have gambling or socially inappropriate elements may be restricted from participation.
* Games rated “Restricted for Youth” are eligible only if domestic rating certification has been completed.
d. Works with copyright, licensing, or plagiarism issues—or potential legal disputes—may be restricted from participation.
e. For cross-platform games that support PC play, a PC build must be submitted.
f. Companies participating in G-STAR BTC Hall either independently or as part of a joint pavilion are not eligible to apply for the Indie Showcase.
* If duplicate submissions are found, the booth will be closed and all support benefits withdrawn.
5. Additional Information
a. Multiple game applications per team are permitted, but only one game can be exhibited.
b. Even after selection, participation may be revoked if plagiarism, copyright, or other legal issues are identified.
c. Specific support measures for selected developers will be announced separately at a later date.
6. Submission & Inquiries
Email: indie@gstar.or.kr
Tel: +82-2-6203-1997 / +82-2-3477-2785
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