The Indie Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed: Balatro, Animal Well Among GOTY Contenders

The Indie Game Awards 2024 Nominees Revealed: Balatro, Animal Well Among GOTY Contenders

By Marcus Chen

November 19, 2024 at 05:10 PM

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.

Pixelated red gaming console with text

Pixelated red gaming console with text

Pixelated red gaming console with text

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.

Zohriya, Dragon Age companion character

Zohriya, Dragon Age companion character

Dragon Age companions in Veilguard armor

Dragon Age companions in Veilguard armor

Black Myth: Wukong warrior faces opponent

Black Myth: Wukong warrior faces opponent

Warrior battles fiery beast

Warrior battles fiery beast

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Poker game interface with card rows

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