The Korea AI Game Association (the Association) has officially opened the call for submissions for the 2026 IndiePlay Awards.

The ceremony aims to scout domestic indie talent and put a well-deserved spotlight on their creative efforts. Eligible entries include domestic indie games released or serviced last year, open to individual developers, students, and small-to-medium studios alike. It is not just for fully polished titles; Early Access versions and playable demos are also welcome.

You can submit your entries online via the official IndiePlay Naver Cafe between March 9 and April 9. Be prepared to provide developer profiles, game descriptions, gameplay footage, and screenshots.

The selection process involves an initial document screening to whittle down the list to 10 finalists, followed by a combination of online voting, on-site voting, and a pitching session to determine the ultimate winners.

The 10 teams that make the final cut will be invited to an offline event on May 21 to pitch their games, take part in the awards ceremony, and engage in networking.

The awards consist of one Grand Prize (Association President's Award) and two Excellence Awards. The Grand Prize winner will receive 700,000 KRW and a certificate, while the two Excellence Award recipients will receive 400,000 KRW and a certificate each. Note that the Grand Prize is exclusively reserved for games that have seen a full release.

An official from the Association remarked, "We prepared this awards ceremony to highlight the creative works and development milestones of indie devs, while fostering a space for them to connect and exchange ideas," adding, "We look forward to active participation from many indie game developers."