The IGDC Awards 2024—India’s premier event honoring game development excellence—will celebrate the country’s most innovative creators on November 14, 2024, as part of the India Game Developers Conference (IGDC). The awards recognize standout games and game studios across a range of categories, aiming to spotlight both established developers and emerging talent within the gaming industry.
Categories and Nominees
The nominees are selected across 12 distinct categories that emphasize unique aspects of game development, such as innovation, gameplay, visual arts, and more
PC/Console Game of the Year
- Brocula
- Fears to Fathom – Woodbury Getaway
- Project F
- The Demon’s Exorcism
- The Palace on the Hill
Mobile Game of the Year
- Wizard World: Magic Merge
- Dream Cricket 2024
- Once Upon a Merge
- Hospital Rush
- Shri Ram Mandir Game
AR/VR Game of the Year
- Get the Duck
- Hammer Heads
- Spacey’s Adventure (Mobile AR)
- Sportsverse
- SubmergedVR
Upcoming Game of the Year
- Detective Dotson
- Last Day Lockdown
- Where Did My Hair Go?
- Winds of Arcana: Ruination
- పల్లెటూరు-Palm Sugar: A Village Story
Student Game of the Year
- DISENGAGE
- Sangam
- Shotgun-Tact
- Slunkey
- Warbound
International Game Award
- Footgun: Underground
- Hollywood Animal
- TerraScape
- The Star Named EOS
- Toy Tactics
Indie Game of the Year
- Hospital Rush
- Fears to Fathom - Woodbury Getaway
- Kamla
- The Demon’s Exorcism
- The Palace on the Hill
Best in Visual Arts
- Once Upon a Merge
- Dream Cricket 2024
- Fears to Fathom – Woodbury Getaway
- The Palace on the Hill
Best in Gameplay
- Dream Cricket 2024
- Fears to Fathom – Woodbury Getaway
- Project F
- The Palace on the Hill
Popular Choice Award
- Voted on by conference attendees and viewers.
Woman in Game of the Year
- A jury-awarded honor recognizing outstanding women in gaming.
Hall of Fame
- A lifetime achievement award recognizing a veteran in the industry for significant contributions to game development.
Each nomination undergoes a thorough evaluation by an international jury of gaming industry veterans, ensuring the awards reflect the best of what the gaming sector has to offer.
The IGDC Awards celebrate not only the technical achievements of game developers but also the stories and cultural impact of games created for diverse platforms, including PC, console, mobile, AR/VR, and indie gaming.
Key Highlights
In addition to main categories like PC/Console Game of the Year and Mobile Game of the Year, the awards include unique segments like the Student Game of the Year and Best Visual Arts to recognize up-and-coming talent and visually innovative games. This year, popular Indian titles like The Palace on the Hill and Dream Cricket 2024 stand out with multiple nominations across categories, showcasing their versatility and impact.
The Popular Choice Award is expected to be a fan-favorite category where attendees have the opportunity to vote for their preferred games, adding a community-driven component to the awards. Furthermore, the Woman in Game of the Year and Hall of Fame awards highlight individual achievements, supporting diversity and honoring those who have paved the way in the gaming world.
A Platform for Global Recognition
With categories like the International Game Award, the IGDC Awards 2024 also celebrates international talent, creating a space for Indian and global developers to connect and collaborate. The event emphasizes IGDC’s commitment to positioning India as a significant player in the global gaming market, providing local developers an international platform to showcase their work.
Conclusion
The IGDC Awards 2024 promises to be a landmark event in Indian gaming, recognizing and celebrating exceptional games across multiple platforms. From established studios to rising indie creators, the awards underscore India’s growing influence in the global gaming landscape, setting the stage for future achievements in the industry.