Indie Jam 2023 To Showcase Southeast Asian Gaming Excellence in Kuala Lumpur
Get ready for a gaming extravaganza as Indie Jam 2023 debuts at Level 4, LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, from November 18th to 19th. This event promises to unite gamers and developers in a weekend filled with entertainment and camaraderie.
What to Expect at Indie Jam 2023
Indie Jam 2023 is a unique showcase designed to spotlight the talent and innovation within the Southeast Asian indie gaming community. It serves as a hub for developers and gamers to connect and uplift each other. Here’s a glimpse of what you can experience at the event:
Southeast Asian Indie Game Showcase
Dive into a curated selection of new and upcoming indie games from across the region. Featured titles include Gigabash by Passion Republic Studios, Kabaret by Persona Theory Games, and Malice: Chiyo by Nimbus Games. Stay tuned to our socials for the full list!
Industry Sharing Sessions
Gain insights from game developers and prominent figures in the indie gaming community as they share their experiences and expertise. Register to participate in sessions featuring panels from Devolver Digital, Cellar Vault Games, Weyrdworks, and more.
Indie Jam 2023 Game Jam Showcase
Witness the magic of creativity with games crafted in just 48 hours. Visit the Game Jam Showcase area, vote for your favorite 48-hour creations, and contribute to the final score as we crown the winner of the first Indie Jam Game Jam 2023!
Artists’ Alley
Immerse yourself in our unique art market, where you can discover merchandise, art, and collectibles inspired by your favorite games.
Night Concert
Enjoy vibrant performances from a talented lineup of local personalities. Don’t miss performances by guitarist Ian Fewbeats, singer Sarah in a Snowstorm, and more.
If you’re wondering about the full list of exhibitors and speakers at Indie Jam 2023, we’ve listed them right below here. Just a heads up that it is still currently being updated so more details might pop up later.
Indie Games Showcase
| Studio | Game Titles |
|---|---|
| Cellar Vault Games | Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open |
| Ghost Machine | Katana Rama |
| Nimbus Games | Malice: Chiyo |
| Persona Theory Games | Kabaret |
| Khor Chin Heong | Determinant |
| Spacepup Entertainment | One Perfect Day |
| Roninpunk Studio | Refuge Z – The Ultimate Zombie Survival Management Sim |
| UOW Malaysia | Nightmare Echoes, Ghost Flower, Hazepoint |
| Kindryd Studios | DevaData |
| Plink | Sushi POP! |
| 4Happy Studio | SENJAKALA |
| Twilight Foundry | Kooeh |
| Weyrdworks | Weyrdlets, Velocibox, Super SteamPuff, Manual Overload, Monster Nest |
| Studio Clump | Stillwater |
| Hidden Chest Studios | Midwest 90: Rapid City |
| Passion Republic | Gigabash |
| Khayalan Arts | I Need Space |
| Samudra | TrueWorld Studios |
| Morleaf Studio | Shunya |
| Alkaline Studio | Falling Rain |
| Sky Feather Games | Exist.EXE |
Industry Sharing Sessions
| Speaker | Organisation | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Benny Chan | Cellar Vault Games | Deep Dive into the journey of Paper Ghost Stories |
| Yiwei | Kurechii | Getting Started in Game Development (Final Title TBA) |
| TBA | Outcrowd, Women In Games Asia Chapter | What A GameDev Looks Like (Final Title TBA) |
| Jared Tan | Devolver Digital | From accounting, to a cult, to Devolver Digital – my career path in games |
| Shawn Beck | Weyrdworks | Making Weyrd Games since 19XX : The Story of a Malaysian Game Studio |
| Darren Barker (Moderator) | The Cham Drinkers | The Reality of Being Content Creators In Malaysia (Final Title TBA) |
| Richard Cheah | Streamline Studios | Video Games, It’s a Business – How To Build a Successful Pitch |
| TBA | Persona Theory Games | Starting Your Own Indie Studio (Final Title TBA) |
| TBA | IGDA | Tackling Burnout and Imposters Syndrome (Final Title TBA) |
| William Chong | Twilight Foundry | TBA |
After Jam Hosted by the Cham Drinkers (20th November Onwards)
| Studio | Game Titles |
|---|---|
| Cellar Vault Games | Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open, Ghost Machine, Katana Rama |
| Nimbus Games | Malice: Chiyo |
| Persona Theory Games | Kabaret |
| Khor Chin Heong | Determinant |
| Spacepup Entertainment | One Perfect Day |
| Roninpunk Studio | Refuge Z – The Ultimate Zombie Survival Management Sim |
| UOW Malaysia | Nightmare Echoes, Ghost Flower, Hazepoint |
| Kindryd Studios | DevaData |
| Twilight Foundry | Kooeh |
| Weyrdworks | Weyrdlets, Velocibox, Super SteamPuff, Manual Overload, Monster Nest |
| Studio Clump | Stillwater |
| Hidden Chest Studios | Midwest 90: Rapid City |
| Khayalan Arts | I Need Space, Samudra |
| Morleaf Studio | Shunya |
| Alkaline Studio | Falling Rain |
| Sky Feather Games | Exist.EXE |
More details are expected to be announced at a later time but for now, you can stay tuned the Indie Jam 2023 event page on Facebook or THE MAGIC RAIN Facebook page. Get ready to celebrate Southeast Asian excellence in gaming at Indie Jam 2023.
Pokdepinion: Maybe you’ll see us there at Indie Jam 2023, maybe you won’t. Either way, come and give your local creators some love. You might not be aware of some of these local games so this would be a good time to take a look or even give them a try.
