Indie Stars Competition Opens for Game Republic New Horizons

Indie game developers worldwide are invited to enter the Indie Stars competition, offering a chance to showcase their games at Game Republic New Horizons. Up to 10 games will be selected by a panel of games media and featured in the Indie Stars expo at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on October 15th.

Games must be playable and can be developed for any format or platform, including PC, console, mobile, internet, and VR. Entries opened on September 3rd and close at midnight on September 13th. Selected developers will be notified on September 21st.

The winning game will be determined by attendee voting during the conference and will receive a cash prize plus 12 months of free Game Republic membership. Selected developers will receive two free event places, a table, and a technology kit to showcase their games.

Game Republic New Horizons runs from October 14th to 16th and brings together more than 300 senior leaders from the games and creative industries, alongside publishers, investors, funding bodies, and platform holders. Selected developers could receive additional exhibitor and networking opportunities during 2026 and 2027.