The PAX Aus 2026 Indie Showcase celebrates the creativity of Australia’s independent game developers, featuring six digital and six tabletop game winners. Sponsored by Superloop, this showcase provides a platform for developers to present their innovative titles to thousands at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 9-11, 2026.
Digital Winners:
- Cozy Game Restoration by Parasol Corp: A simulator focused on restoring retro game cartridges.
- Key Fairy by Owl Machine: A bullet-hell adventure featuring hand-drawn aesthetics and unique gameplay.
- Finch & Archie by Octarine Arts: A co-op noir mystery game played from the perspective of a detective and his dog.
- The Last Exterminator by Ironworks Games: An action-packed shooter with retro visuals and humor.
- Mission Delta by Polarity Games: A co-op roguelike shooter set in a corporate dystopia.
- A Real Life Party by Silakka: A comedic game navigating peculiar roommate interactions at a party.
Tabletop Winners:
- Thrive by Avant-Card Games: A card game about survival in the wild, emphasizing strategy.
- Aqueducks by Corkscrew Games: A unique deck-builder focused on city-building with duck-themed elements.
- Deathbed by Devil Juice: A political strategy card game about gaining influence before a king passes away.
- Drago’s Dreamland by Emily Dallwitz: A whimsical adventure game for children with storytelling and challenges.
- Caught in the Rain by The Ravensridge Emporium: A mystery TTRPG suitable for any genre.
- Wireburn by Wireburnthegame: A fast-paced cyberpunk card game focused on strategy and competition.
Attendees will have the chance to play these games and meet the creators at PAX Aus 2026. For ticket information, visit PAX Aus.
