gamescom indie area

Indies watch out: The gamescom indie area will also be home to independent game developers in 2022 & the place to experience and try out creative and unusual games first. With the gamescom indie area we want to promote independent game developers - In August there is no better way to present you and your games to the worldwide gaming community than by participating in gamescom 2022!

You are an independent game developer and would like to be part of the gamescom indie area 2022? No problem - you can easily join as a group participant via our partners! You have the following options:

The Indie Arena Booth is a home for independent game developers from all over the world. It is both a platform for the developers and a showcase for the colourful and vibrant game scene between avant-garde and AAA. The Indie Arena welcomes every developer and game enthusiast to become part of this big family!

Indie Arena Booth aims to curate the best indie titles to expand and share the games and their stories with both gamers and industry professionals.

Join the Indie Arena Booth

We celebrate what we love so much: Games, Games, Games!
The group stand in the indie area will enable independent game developers to present their games to the worldwide gaming community. Every studio is welcome without prior application. First come - first serve.

We are IAHoI
For more than 20 years, FACTORY-C has been passionately realising trade fairs, conferences, road shows, promotions, business and VIP dinners, as well as other events in various fields. In doing so, the agency draws on a comprehensive portfolio and network with a focus on "eSports & Gaming".

Join IAHoI

Performance package participants (indies):

• Attractive offer in the indie area (entertainment area).
• Digital services: Presence IAB Online, EPIX, Steam Event
• Integration of content in the gamescom shows: Opening Night Live, Awesome Indies and gamescom studio (selection by editorial team)
• Participation in the gamescom award (at extra cost)
• Free use of the indie area business lounge for all booth exhibitors

Individual indies can take stand space of up to 9 sqm.

The group organisers also offer additional services for their participants. These can be found in the respective link or obtained directly from the group organiser.

Do you still have questions about our offers? Get in touch and I will be happy to help you.

Participant service package (group organiser):

• Reduced stand space price of up to 30 % in the indie area (entertainment area).
• Digital services: Presence IAB Online, EPIX, Steam Event
• Integration of content in the gamescom shows: Opening Night Live, Awesome Indies and gamescom studio (selection by editorial team)
• Participation in the gamescom award (at extra cost)
• gamescom promotes offer of group organisers at Indies
• Free use of the indie area business lounge
  In the indie area, individual indies can occupy a stand area of up to 9 m².

Deadline for participant registration for group organizers: 15.07.2022