It’s that time of year again PAX Aus has announced the 12 winners of this year’s Indie Showcase, all of which have been created by independent developers from across the country. We have 6 digital and 6 tabletop and all deserve there time in the sun here’s the rundown of the winners.

DIGITAL WINNERS

Max Mustard by Toast Interactive: Follows a fearless protagonist on a heroic quest to rescue adorable mudpups from the clutches of the devious Stubbins. Combining the best first-person power- ups with the timeless charm of classic third-person platforming, players will venture through immersive landscapes, facing tough challenges, unexpected twists and moral dilemmas, forcing you to make difficult decisions that will shape the course of your journey.

Untethered by True Anomaly Entertainment: Finds players stranded in deep space with a mission to survive against all odds. Players should be prepared to be immersed with sound, sights and in-game mechanics while they scavenge from the wreckage, process resources and build their own space station – a refuge in the most hostile of environments.

Anticitizen: Red by Queebly Software: Uses bullet time, a variety of movement mechanics and an improvised arsenal to outwit and outgun biker gangs and corporate police in an American-occupied cyberpunk Australia. Players will meet a unique cast of Aussie battlers while diving into the lore of the new American empire.

Ascending Inferno by Oppolyon Studios: Is not for the faint of heart (or rage quitters) as it will challenge players to master the art of precision platforming as they dribble, header, juggle and kick
their way through various layers of Inferno to save their sibling Vincent, a recently deceased soccer player. Thank heavens he’s conveniently shaped like a soccer ball…

Rita by SporkTank: is a charming word-based puzzle adventure where crossword puzzles and cozy rpg worlds collide. Players will explore, collect, solve, converse and platform their way as loveable chicklet, Rita.

The Rewinder 2 by Misty Mountain Studio is an action-adventure game inspired by Eastern mythology, allowing players to explore cursed villages and dungeons, solve crimes, unlock new
skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters along the way.

TABLETOP WINNERS

Fight With Spirit by Storybrewers Roleplaying: is a sports drama RPG about a team growing up together and fighting for their passion. In this game, players will hone their skills, face down rivals and
strive to take their team to the national championships in a sport of their choice. With choices ranging from volleyball to Quidditch, there is a sport for everyone.

Oracle by Oracle Games: is a thrilling blend of deduction and betrayal. In this card game, each player is given a secret role card with the objective of eliminating specific players on it. No one knows who is who, so players must deduce who they are through observation alone or face the consequences!

Glade by Teafrog Games: Is a cozy tabletop game that tasks players to create a mystic garden around their ‘homestead’ that outscores their opponents. You might find yourself growing Bogwanders and Dazzlebushes, Brambledarts or Swaddlevines.

Frayed Ally by Button Fox: Invites players into the untamed streets of Sewer City, where the echo of clashing weapons and the stench of burning magic fill the alleyways. Plan your strategy as
a fierce battle royale unfolds!

Nimbus by Neural Forge: is an abstract, high-strategy, dynamic board game where the goal is to eliminate your opponent’s Nimbus piece. Change the movement mode of one of your pieces every turn, resulting in an ever-changing, challenging tactical experience.

MEAN! by Mean Games: is a fast-paced card game filled with fun, strategy and sabotage. An epic showdown of sly moves, MEAN! introduces an all-new style of clear-your-hand gameplay driven by
“Card Direction”, where cards are played either going up or going down in value. Special cards can be used to change the direction to block rivals, force strategic hand swaps or wield the mighty MEAN!
card to punish frenemies and take them down. I personally have a friends that will love to be mean with this one.

So there we have it all the winners for this years indie showcase quite an awesome collection of indie video and tabletop games if we do say so ourselves be sure to head to everyone’s booth’s to check them out and have a game.

Attendees can get immersed in the PAX Aus Indie Showcase as part of PAX Aus 2024, which will take place on October 11-13 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).