# Asian indie game industry events and awards

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asian-indie-game-industry-events-and-awards
> Updated: 2026-10-13T08:36:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The indie gaming sector in Asia is seeing significant activity through upcoming summits and award ceremonies. In Tokyo, the fifth edition of the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT has been scheduled for March 27–28, 2027, at the IMAGINUS facility. The event, organized by Phoenixx, offers exhibition slots for creators of PC, mobile, and console software.

Concurrently, the Taipei Game Show has announced finalists for its Indie Game Award 2027. The competition reported a 40% increase in participation, with 731 teams from 53 countries submitting entries. Forty-five teams from 20 countries have progressed to the second round of judging, with notable nominees originating from Japan, Thailand, the United States, South Korea, and Taiwan. The winning titles are set to be showcased at the Taipei Game Show in late January 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Taipei Game Show announces Indie Game Award 2027 finalists

The Taipei Game Show announced the Indie Game Award 2027 finalists, featuring 45 teams from 20 countries following a 40% increase in entries this year.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taipei-game-show-announces-indie-game-award-2027-finalists

### 2026-09-15: TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027 announced for March

The fifth TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is scheduled for March 27–28, 2027, in Tokyo. Phoenixx has opened free applications for indie game creators to exhibit their work.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-indie-games-summit-2027-announced-for-march

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