Independent Games Festival
Events & Community in San Francisco, California
Type: Indie Game Showcase
Premier indie game competition held during GDC in March each year. Honors the best in indie game development across multiple categories with awards ceremony at the GDC Festival. Held in San Francisco, California. Indie game showcases give independent developers floor space, awards, and discoverability — playable demos, pitch sessions, networking with publishers and press. A career milestone for many small studios and a discovery channel for niche game design. Check igf.com for current dates, badge availability, schedule, and travel info.
Website: https://igf.com/
Frequently asked
What is Independent Games Festival?
Premier indie game competition held during GDC in March each year.
Where is Independent Games Festival located?
Independent Games Festival is located in San Francisco, California.
Does Independent Games Festival have a website?
Yes — you can visit Independent Games Festival at igf.com.
Is Independent Games Festival verified on Grid Travler?
Yes. Every Grid Travler listing has a hand-checked, working homepage URL and a real US location — never Yelp, Google Maps, or TripAdvisor as a source.