The Indie Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed: Balatro, Animal Well Among GOTY Contenders
The inaugural Indie Game Awards has revealed its 2024 nominees, celebrating excellence in independent game development across multiple categories. The awards show, presented by Six One Indie, focuses on creativity, innovation, and passion in indie gaming.
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Pixelated red gaming console with text
Game of the Year nominees include:
- 1000xResist
- Animal Well
- Arco
- Balatro
- Crypt Custodian
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Mouthwashing
- Neva
- Nine Sols
- UFO 50
Notable category nominees include:
Debut Game:
- Arranger
- Lil' Guardsman
- Little Kitty, Big City
- Loddlenaut
- Mullet Madjack
- Worldless
Bite-Sized Game:
- Buckshot Roulette
- Clickholding
- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
- Minami Lane
- Please Touch the Artwork 2
- Thank Goodness You're Here
Innovation:
- Cryptmaster
- Karmazoo
- Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
- Oddada
- Rusty's Retirement
- UFO 50
The awards ceremony will take place on December 19 at 7 p.m. EST. Winners will be selected by a diverse panel of judges, including industry professionals, media outlets, and influencers.
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