Big Indie Pitch winners announced at Pocket Gamer Connects Shanghai

The Big Indie Pitch, sponsored by Xsolla, took place during the Pocket Gamer Connects Summit in Shanghai. The event utilized a speed-dating format where indie developers presented their titles to industry experts in five-minute intervals to receive feedback and networking opportunities.

This year’s competition moved away from traditional first, second, and third-place rankings, instead awarding prizes across specific categories. Solo Game’s ‘Grave Seasons’ received both the Grand Prix and the award for Excellence in Gameplay. The title is described as a supernatural murder mystery set on a farm. Mecrew Games’ ‘Reap and Rush’ was recognized for Excellence in Art & Design.

Other notable titles showcased during the event included ‘Rhythm Hotel’ by SyncArc Studio, an absurd rhythm game featuring various cultural references, and ‘Lelu’ by jamierowan, a monochromatic action-adventure game.