Source: NEOWIZ

NEOWIZ (co-CEOs Kim Seung-chul and Bae Tae-geun) announced on the 22nd that it successfully concluded the awards ceremony for its global indie game development competition, 'NEOWIZ Indie Quest,' on the 21st.

'NEOWIZ Indie Quest' is a project designed to discover promising indie games worldwide and provide creators with practical development support. It was specifically launched to encourage developers creating high-quality IP that combines creative world-building with dense, compelling narratives. The competition, which spanned approximately nine months, saw high-level participation from global indie development teams across South Korea, the U.S., China, and other regions.

The top prize went to 'GLASS HOUSE,' while 'INARI' took second place. 'NAME OF THE WILL,' 'HAWTHORN,' and 'GRETEL & HANSEL' were named joint third-place winners. The winning entries received high marks from judges for their solid scenarios and original storytelling techniques integrated into the gameplay. The five final teams were awarded a total of ₩165 million in prize money.

The awards ceremony was held at the NEOWIZ Pangyo office on the 21st, with key figures in attendance, including co-CEO Kim Seung-chul, New Game Development Group Head Park Sung-jun, and Brand Director Choi Woo-hyuk, who congratulated the winners.

A NEOWIZ representative stated, "Building on our expertise in publishing high-quality indie games like 'Skul,' 'SANABI,' and 'Shape of Dreams,' we wanted to provide new opportunities for global creators dedicated to game development. We will continue to support indie developers worldwide so they can pursue their creative endeavors."

Meanwhile, NEOWIZ continues to take steps to expand the indie game ecosystem. The company is strengthening its position as a global publisher, having successfully hosted a 'Narrative Game Jam' in collaboration with the global game community platform 'Game Jolt' last November.