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THE SXSW SYDNEY GAMES EXPERIENCE

The SXSW Sydney Games Festival plays host to games professionals, general audiences and the games-curious, bringing community and industry together around the common threads of creativity, inspiration and innovation in games. Featuring hands-on demos, seminars, panels, esports, mixers, tabletop games, parties, mentoring sessions and more, the SXSW Sydney Games Festival is an unmissable opportunity to find inspiration and connection.

Key Dates

Games Showcase
October 2025
Tumbalong Park
October 2025
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What To Expect

GAMES SHOWCASE

Australia’s premier showcase of independent games, featuring more than 120 groundbreaking new titles from local and international developers. 

GAMES INDUSTRY

Professional development is the name of the game at SXSW Sydney, with a full program of seminars, networking events, mentoring sessions, and investment opportunities tailor-made for the games industry.

MIDNIGHTERS

Dive into the dark, eerie, and unconventional with a selection of screenings, hands-on gameplay, and commentary sessions.

STUDENT SHOWCASE

A special student showcase featuring the amazing work of young and emerging game developers.

Experience the power of moving image. Featuring a full program of TV premieres, feature films, shorts, and the amazing local talent within the Asia-Pacific region, escape to a world that celebrates the screen stories shaping our future.

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Lithuania

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Botany Manor

United Kingdom

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Candlelight: Lament

China

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Creatures of Ava

Poland

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Dungeon Inn

Republic of Korea

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Fishbowl

India

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Kusan : City of Wolves
Republic of Korea

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Kyoryu

New Zealand

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Midnighters

Networking & Parties

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Pie in the Sky

Australia (WA)

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Raw Metal

United States of America

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Ricochet Rodeo

Australia (WA)

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SOPA

Colombia

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The Diner at the End of the Galaxy

United States of America

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The Palace on the Hill

India

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Wax Heads

United Kingdom

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