The 2025 Tokyo Indie Game Summit has reached new heights, drawing a record 23,000 attendees

The recent Tokyo Indie Game Summit attracted a significant turnout this year, with the third installment surpassing the previous year’s attendance figures by more than double.

The event offered numerous activities, such as discussions with prominent figures in the indie gaming world, Shuhei Yoshida and Shunji Mizutani, as well as competitive gaming sessions, previews of upcoming games, trailers, and additional attractions.

This two-day occasion took place in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from March 8-9, showcasing over 200 selected indie games and introducing the first-ever Tokyo Indie Games Summit Awards. Visitor numbers soared from 9,000 last year to over 23,000 this year.

Kazuniori Sakamoto, the founder of the organizing company Phoenixx, commented, “Witnessing the vibrant energy of creators and enthusiasts gather in Kichijoji was incredibly inspirational.”

He further stated, “We are extremely thankful for the expansion of TIGS and are making arrangements to make 2026 our most significant year yet. Stay tuned for future announcements!”

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