The DreamHack Indie Playground offers a variety of games from Indie Developers around the globe so find your new favorite title here!
Attendees will be able to check out the Indie Playground, immerse themselves in new worlds, and get some cool merch/prizes at certain booths!
Don’t forget to share your playthroughs with us by using #DHAtlanta on all socials!
Support your favorite Unity-made game by voting for it in the Silv-E Unity Award! Sponsored by Unity, this award will recognize the game with the most votes, with a cash prize going to the winning studio. Show your love for indie innovation and help your top pick to win!
From September 30th to October 7th, explore a handpicked selection of indie games on our DreamHack Steam page showcase! Join us before, during, and after the festival to discover and support exciting indie creations. Don’t miss this chance to dive into the world of indie gaming!
Join the excitement of our Indies Choice Awards! Use the QR codes at each Indie Playground Dev’s booth. Simply scan the codes to cast your vote and help celebrate the standout games and booths of the event!
Dive into the Indie Playground at DreamHack and take part in two exciting quests! Explore the Indie Playground to discover unique games and experiences, and don’t miss the chance to vote in the Audience Choice Awards. Participate in these quests to make the most of your festival adventure and gain XP!
On Friday evening, after expo hours, join us for the Indie Playground Mixer. This exclusive event, open to Creators, Expo guests, and VIPs, offers a unique chance to network and explore indie games. Enjoy non-alcoholic catering while connecting with publishers and creators. Fill out our interest form to see if we can put you on the list!
Since 2007, the Georgia Game Developers Association has produced the largest video game industry trade show in the southeastern United States. This event is known as the Southern Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo, or SIEGE.As the South’s leading gaming and interactive conference, SIEGE brings together professionals, academics, executives, government officials and more from across the region to celebrate the world of gaming. SIEGE’s speakers include leading figures from a wide spectrum of the industry, including artists, programmers, designers, writers, teachers and business executives. Special events include keynote speeches, dynamic panels, a mini-incubator, parties, networking events, and a student fair for high school students and others looking for colleges. SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S.
Women in Games International (WIGI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry.
Since our inception in 2005, WIGI has been committed to investing our expertise and resources to highlight and celebrate women, femme-identifying, and nonbinary professionals in the games industry.
Through our programs, newsletters, panels, workshops, and networking events, WIGI works to normalize diversity in the games industry by increasing representation and paving the way to for the next generation of games industry professionals.
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games.
We bring together developers at key industry conferences and in over 150 chapters and special interest groups (SIGs) to improve their lives and their craft. Whether you’re a student with a goal to become a game developer or a seasoned veteran; whether you’re based in the United States or any other country or region in the world; whether you’re an indie developer or in a AAA studio; whether your primary platform is a PC, console, mobile device, VR/AR, or a tabletop—we welcome you home to the IGDA!
The Indie Cluster is an organization and platform providing opportunities, resources, and services centered around supporting indie game developers. We focus on quality assurance testing, discoverability, community building, and curating a traveling booth for our games. As our digital future demands more interactive experiences, sustainability is crucial for these small businesses. We’ve created a modular studio for our members, allowing each developer to focus on their game while still staying connected and succeeding together!
Our goal in uplifting Black Voices in Gaming begins with addressing three specific ways in which Black game developers can survive and thrive in the video game industry. Narrative Change: Elevating the voices and contributions of Black game developers, showcasing their works on multiple large platforms, and showing the faces behind these projects in development. Power Building: Pushing back on systemic racism and pushing for racial equity and inclusion across the gaming industry. Systems Change: Confronting decades-long structural barriers and glaring anti-Blackness within the gaming industry that prevents Black game developers from thriving
Peruse a game library curated by DreamHack, featuring over 60 Indie developers at DreamHack Atlanta this year! We have something for every type of gamer in the playground, so check it out for yourself and fall in love with a new game, or 60!
Want a fun way to explore the artist alley and receive an exclusive prize? Say no more, grab a stamp rally card from one of our participating artists and collect stamps through the Artist Alley to win a limited edition item!
Discover your next treasure! Our pin trading board is free so make sure to bring your enamel pins with you. It’s a 1:1 system: Take a pin, leave a pin! You can find really unique pieces for your collection here.
Did someone say besties? Enjoy our friendship bracelet station in Artist Alley! This is free to participate in and is such a fun way to take home a unique piece to remember the festival for years to come. Craft one for your BFF, favorite streamer, or theme it on the game you are currently obsessing over!
Stop by any booth in artist alley and give them your best “Trick or Treat!” to receive some candy as we all ramp up into a spooky season.
This is our biggest Indie Playground in North America to date! 60+ incredibly talented Developers ready to watch you play their titles. Support up-and-coming Developers/studios, play new titles, and have a blast with your squad!
Don’t forget to check out the Quests in Indie Playground too!