The World's Biggest
Indie Developer Booth
Indie Arena Booth
at gamescom
Indie Arena Booth is the biggest curated indie booth at gamescom, with 212 exhibitors on 2,000 square meters in 2026.
It all started with 40 square meters and 10 games. Today, IAB is one of the highlights of gamescom and a go-to spot for publishers, press and players to discover indie developers.
The idea behind it hasn't changed: to offer an affordable showcase for excellent indie games. Alongside the exhibitors, we host curated country delegations and publishers and create networking opportunities, helping developers connect with partners, press and creators during the show. The goal is to give the diversity of the indie scene a stage at the world's biggest games event.
European Games Showcase
at POLARIS
The Indie Arena Booth European Games Showcase brings 35 indie developers from across Europe to POLARIS. All games were hand-picked by an independent jury, and the showcase is presented by Indie Arena Booth. The lineup ranges from solo developers to larger teams, and from early prototypes to titles close to release. The goal is to show how diverse Europe's indie scene really is.
To make that possible, we're supporting 10 teams from Low-Capacity Countries with a travel grant and hosting the other 25 European teams free of charge.
Our Partners & Sponsors
Thanks to our amazing sponsors and partners for making Indie Arena Booth 2025 possible
Publishers
Publishers supporting indie developers at IAB 2025
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