September 2026 Update

Aug 31st, 2026 by Kylie Hammett

Hello Indies!

September is coming and we are just days away from the second annual SLICE and the 16th annual Seattle Indies Expo (SIX)! It is a full week of fun events during and around PAX West/Labor Day here in the States. Starting off with SLICE On Wednesday 9/2.

SLICE returns to McCaw Hall this Wednesday with an absolutely stellar lineup of speakers, panels, roundtables, lectures, the PocketGamer Big Indie Pitch competition, the Creative Clinic, Speed Networking and so much more. Read all about the highlights here. Still time to get your tickets and check out the full lineup. SLICE is a one day games industry conference aimed at Indie and AA developers and studio founders. There are over 25,000 people working in the games industry in the Greater Seattle area and there has been no dedicated games industry conference regularly hosted here since PAX Dev ceased operations in 2019. SLICE is our way of filling that void and providing an accessible and affordable event for everyone to attend without needing to travel to California, Germany or beyond to meet the same people you will meet at SLICE. Tickets start at $49.99 for students and are just $129.99 for All Access passes. People impacted by layoffs can claim tickets at 50% off with no codes needed and abundant 25% off discount codes can be stacked on the already discounted tickets to make it as affordable as possible for you and allowing us to pay for the event, which is 100% volunteer organized and run.

There is still time to donate to our fundraiser to send Women and marginalized developers to SLICE. With your donations and matching funds from our sponsors we are working to raise $2,600 to send 26 women and marginalized developers to SLICE. At the time this article was being written just crossed the community goal of $1,500 raised to unlock another $500 in matching funds putting us at $2,000 leaving us just $300 away from unlocking the final match to get to our goal of $2,600. Donate now!

Thursday night we invite you to a special event at Shibuya HiFi (ticket required) featuring a listening of the soundtrack of Star Wars Outlaws by our very own Wilbert Roget, II. This soundtrack was not publicly released on vinyl and Wilbert will be on hand with his own copy to join you in listening to the soundtrack in the HiFi room at Shibuya and chat about his favorite selections.

Friday night join the Conspire crew for the official After-after party of SLICE and pre-party for SIX. We’ll be starting things off at Rabbit Box under Pike Place Market from 5-7pm and then migrating to The Coliseum of Art at 7:30 for the final show in their Friday night series of art and music events featuring local legends Thunderpussy! Spots are limited so keep an eye on your email and the Seattle Indies Discord for the invite link very soon.

The MIX is also happening on Friday night and our friends would love to see you there checking out and playing their amazing lineup of games and meeting some great indie developers.

Saturday night we take a bit of a breather to set up for the 16th annual edition of SIX! Seattle Indies Expo is back on Sunday September 6th and it is bigger and better than ever with 40 games voted on by our community judges, selected from a record 115 submissions. Check out the supercut trailer and Hype Hour (that turned into 2 hours) where our amazing SIX Online crew watched and live reacted to all of the trailers for the games we are showcasing at SIX IRL and SIX Online this year. In addition to the 40 games selected by our judges we’ll have a selection of games from Chile Games Showcase, Games from Ukraine along with student games from DigiPen Institute of Technology, AIE, Bellevue College, Sno-Isle Skills Tech Center and more. So come to Hilton Motif Seattle from Noon – 9pm for a full day of free family fun, playing indie games, talking to creators and learning more about the Seattle Indies community. Read more about Chile Game Showcase Organizer Nahir Fajardo in this month’s Spotlight Interview below.

2026 is also our tenth year of operating as a non-profit organization and to celebrate we will be hosting a silent auction at SIX where you can bid on some amazing, exclusive and rare gaming artifacts and memorabilia including the last ID@Xbox skateboard deck that will ever be produced and the only one signed by the former and current heads of the Xbox Org at Microsoft. Nintendo has donated a full Switch 2 package, local studios and legends are digging into their archives to provide items that will only be available at SIX. All proceeds will benefit Seattle Indies and our ongoing mission to support game developers in the Puget Sound Region and will help keep events like SIX and the rest of our events free or very low cost to attend.

If you haven’t had enough of us by then you are all welcome to join us at Orient Express on Monday night for the iconic Post-PAX Indie Developer Mixer 2026 (aka the Train Party). If you have never been to Orient Express you definitely need to check it out at least once. Devs from all over will be gathering to celebrate a successful SLICE/SIX/PAX weekend, enjoy some Asian cuisine, sing a little karaoke if you like and beware of the stiff drinks there or indulge yourself to your liking. If you are drinking I would recommend taking a ride share or having a DD due to the strong pours there.

We closed out August with the chaos of Jimothy Jamothy! The game jam centered around local internet legend Jimothy! 92 jammers joined us to make 28 games all centered around Jimothy! I put out the challenge that if we got more than 25 submissions I would get a Jimothy tattoo and you responded. I will do my best to have it done before SLICE but will definitely have it by SIX this Sunday so be sure to find me and look for it. Play and judge the games now and pick your favorites. We will be showing the gameplay videos on the main screen at SLICE prior to the opening talk at 9am so get your video submitted on the Thread on Discord and we’ll make sure it gets added to the playlist.

SLICE (Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo) – Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

SLICE is designed to provide practical tools, strategic insights, and essential connections for game developers — whether you’re just getting started or leading a growing studio.

Expect a full day featuring panels, microtalks, roundtables, and networking with hundreds of local and international industry professionals. Topics span funding, marketing, team-building, and more!

The preview can be found at: https://seattleindies.org/slice-is-back-the-ultimate-preview-for-year-2-and-seattle-indies-10th-anniversary/ 

SLICE 2026 tickets are still on sale! See: https://seattleslice.org/ for more information! 

You can add an additional 25% off using the code SEATTLEINDIESDISCORD 

Additionally, we still have a discount online for recently laid off members and students. Volunteers will receive free passes. 

Want to volunteer? Sign up on the SLICE Volunteer Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccasRIZQhqNVWFn_FOrgDuxcE-NH1oxqoHRi93v0NpoEOm4w/viewform 

As a part of this year’s National Women’s Equity Day, Seattle Indies is taking action to elevate women and marginalized creators in the Pacific Northwest game industry!

To celebrate Seattle Indies 10th anniversary as a non-profit and Year 2 of SLICE 2026, we’ve set a campaign goal: Raise at least $2,600 to send 26 women and underrepresented developers to SLICE with full-access passes.

These passes will give recipients priority entry to our Women in Games Breakfast (generously sponsored by K&L Gates and Ladybug Ventures) and our morning leadership roundtables; 

Every $100 raised sponsors a full ticket for a peer developer. Whether you donate $10 or cover a full pass, help us pack the room!

https://donorbox.org/slice-donations-2026

For more information, please visit the following article on the Seattle Indies Website: https://seattleindies.org/celebrate-national-womens-equity-day-help-us-send-26-women-marginalized-creators-to-slice-2026/ 

If you’ve got an idea for a session for SLICE, please fill out the SLICE 2026 Call for Content: https://forms.gle/RPcZPRzdhpiLe8nr9 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our slots for panels and lectures are currently full for SLICE 2026. A Roundtable pitch is your best bet for inclusion.

Introducing Portfolio Alley! At SLICE, we’re going to display the one-page portfolio of everyone who submits one (in person and online). No need to go to SLICE yourself (though you totally should). So if you’re an artist, designer, etc., with a visual portfolio, we highly recommend submitting a one-page version to get your work and contact info in front of a lot of eyes! Add yours here: https://forms.gle/ofsQV3obCPsjBdJu5 

Pocket Gamer is hosting Big Indie Pitch at SLICE! If you’ve been to PG Connects you might be familiar with the format. Teams with an unreleased game can take their pitch in front of experts to get feedback and compete for coverage on Pocket Gamer. It’s open to all games, mobile, PC, and console. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-mobilepcconsole-edition-at-slice-2026/ 

SIX (Seattle Indies Expo) –  Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SIX is a free one-day celebration of independent games and game creators from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We consistently hear from attendees that SIX is one of the best events of that entire weekend alongside the other major gaming expo happening around the corner from SIX and in 2025 we welcomed nearly 5,000 guests who came through to spend the day checking out the games and chatting with the developers and community members.

Check out the Promotional Trailer made by our very own Angel Mero: https://youtu.be/hrNuU8HuZkM 

Earlier this Summer, SIX Submissions closed with a new record of 115 submissions, smashing the 90 submissions we received last year! In 2025 we selected the top 40, both all-time records in our 15 year history and we expect no less in 2026! 

Check out our nominees in the SIX 2026 Supercut with the reel made by Angel Mero and the music by Chris V.: https://youtu.be/w7G3Oqh5qe8 

Additionally, due to the high demand and increase in quality of the games we were able to expand SIX 2025 to take over two full ballrooms in Hilton Motif Seattle. We also combined SIX Online, our streaming showcase of the games with our in-person showcase and managed to interview all 40 teams on the live stream to help build the buzz both in-person and online for our biggest day of the year.

We will be returning to do the same on Sunday September 6th, 2026 with a full day of incredible locally-made indie games and the developers who made them! 

Want to volunteer for SIX 2026? Sign up now to be a part of our biggest public facing event of the year https://six.seattleindies.org/volunteer 

SIX IRL will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM on the 3rd & 4th floors of the Hilton Motif Seattle (1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)

For Early September events in gaming, there will be many events across Seattle including SIX and SLICE which have been featured here: https://www.sidequesting.com/2026/07/the-ultimate-pax-west-2026-party-list-your-guide-to-all-the-parties-and-events/ 

Post-PAX Indie Developer Mixer 2026 (Monday, September 7th from 8:00 PM to 4:00 PM)

Kick back and relax with one last developer shindig after a busy PAX. This party is a time-honored tradition originating in 17-Bit’s former Seattle warehouse office, as an informal post-PAX Megabooth and indie friends party. It’s a great chance to catch up with friends from out of town before the next big event.

This is being revived at a nearby venue, Orient Express Restaurant and Lounge (2963 4th Ave S, Seattle, Washington 98134 · Seattle, WA), a 10-minute Uber from the convention center (and plenty of parking if you’re driving). It’s a super-cool collection of retired luxury train cars that have been joined together to create an open area, in addition to several side cars with seating. We’ve booked out the entire venue. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. The venue is well air-conditioned and air-filtered, and it’s pretty big, so feel free to explore the nooks and crannies so the bar area doesn’t get overly crowded. There’s even a karaoke train car in the back!

This event is open to independent developers and indie-adjacent folks (regardless of if you attended PAX). This is not a general attendee PAX party.

Orient Express closes at 2am, but there’s a Denny’s across the street for everyone who wants an after-afterparty!

For more information, please visit: https://www.meetup.com/seattleindies/events/315689810/?eventOrigin=group_calendar 

FORGE (Founders of Rising Games Enterprises) – Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (12:00 PM to 6:00 PM) at the FUNK. Coffee Bar (1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5, Canada)

​FORGE is the reimagined Creative Campfire, a one-day event hosted by Diversity in Games (DIG) with the goal of raising the profile of underrepresented groups and emerging studios in the game dev community. Join us for a day of compelling panel discussions, structured networking opportunities, and a deep dive into understanding the gap in funding and investment in Canada’s game sector.

​As part of the event, we will be conducting a series of interviews with local game studio founders to better understand the barriers to growth facing independent developers and studios. Insights gathered will be compiled into a community report and published for distribution.

​Light refreshments will be provided, including vegetarian, vegan, and dietary restriction-friendly options.

​Date: Saturday Sep. 12
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Funk Coffee Bar, 1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5

​Proceeds from ticket sales help cover event costs and support Diversity in Games in delivering future community programs and events.

Tickets for Seattle Indies members are only $15 CAD!

INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE: CHILE GAME SHOWCASE × SEATTLE INDIES 

Local talent continues to build international bridges! We are thrilled to announce our strategic alliance with Chile Games Showcase.

Through this collaboration, we are promoting a direct exchange between both communities:

Thanks to Unity for their generous support in making this collaboration possible!

This collaboration aims to open new paths of global visibility and networking for our developers.

Official Game Devs of Color (GDoC) Expo 2026 Watch Party (Seattle) (Sunday, September 27th 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

This is a free in-person watch party at Art Love Salon (110 Union Street

#5th floor Seattle, WA 98101) for select VOD talks from GDoC Expo 2026. Open to anyone and hosted by Seattle Indies’ Diversity Collective.

As a bonus, any folks who RSVP will get a virtual full-access code to watch the expo live and access VODs afterwards. Come by to celebrate game devs of color, there will be demos, food, and fun!

Please try to respond before Thursday, September 24th, 2026 to ensure we provide enough food.

For more information, please visit the following Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/official-game-devs-of-color-expo-2026-watch-party-seattle-tickets-1998937336383 

PGC Connects Nordics –  October 20th-21st, 2026 

PGC Nordics 2026 takes place at Wanha Satama, Helsinki on 20-21 October as part of Finnish Games Week. Previously known as PGC Helsinki, the event returns with a new name and a broader regional focus, connecting games professionals from Finland, Scandinavia, the wider Nordic market, Northern Europe and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to close deals, meet your next investor or publisher, or simply get a clearer view of where the games industry is heading next, PGC Nordics is designed to make every conversation count. Across two packed days of networking, talks, panels and pitching, attendees can build valuable connections, gain practical insight from industry leaders, and discover emerging talent and technologies.

More than 1,500 delegates from 50+ countries are expected, with over 150 expert speakers across multiple conference tracks. The event also includes an expo area with a busy indie showcase, a Careers Zone, the traditional after-hours party, plus two bonus summits: AI Gamechangers and Beyond Games: Transmedia.

Find out more and reserve your spot at: https://www.pgconnects.com/nordics/

Discount code: SeattleIndies10 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pocket-gamer-connects-nordics-2026-tickets-1981862356659?discount=SeattleIndies10&keep_tld=true

The BRIC Foundation is now accepting applications for its Washington State Apprenticeship – a state and federally recognized registered apprenticeship program for creative economy career pathways! 

BRIC’s Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with mentorship and job-related academic instruction to support youth ages 18-24, veterans, and justice-impacted individuals of all backgrounds in obtaining entry-level jobs across entertainment, media, and tech. Eligible candidates must be current Washington residents and be authorized to work in the US. 

Candidates can apply for Apprenticeship in any of the two available career tracks: Marketing & Events Manager and Project/Production Manager.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by the next priority deadline of October 11th to receive a determination by the end of August. Applications are also accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information and how to apply, visit bricfoundation.org/apprenticeship-wa.

Learn the Business of Games from People Who Have Done It

Building a successful game takes more than great ideas. Understanding the business behind game development is just as important.

Powell Group Business School, powered by The Powell Group, offers self-paced online courses created specifically for indie game developers. Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience in publishing, studio management, marketing, monetization, and game development.

Courses cover topics including:

A great place to start is the Indie Game Developer Business Essentials bundle, which brings together the core business knowledge every indie developer should understand before launch.

30% Course Discount: SEATTLE2026

👉 Explore the courses:
https://the-powell-group.teachable.com/

The IndieGameBusiness® 2026 Battle Pass gives you access to the remaining 2026 lineup at a reduced price that continues to decrease as each event takes place.

Originally, the pass covered four events and two Masterclasses for $189 USD, which was a 30% savings off the full $276 value. Since the February Session has already happened, the price now reflects the remaining events. As each event passes, the cost adjusts so you are only paying for what is left. You can grab your ticket today for just $152 USD!

You’ll still receive full access to expert talks, practical workshops, and direct industry insight designed for developers, publishers, and service providers. You will also receive two days of MeetToMatch access during the September IGB Session to connect directly with industry professionals.

Included Events

–  IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Feb 18 & 19: From Pitch to Partnership (Completed)

– Deep Dive | May 27: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships (Completed)

– IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Sept 30 & Oct 1: The Path from Storefront to Success

– Deep Dive | Dec 9: Game Marketing That Works

Included Masterclasses

– Heather Chandler, “The Production Toolkit Every Game Team Needs” | June 17, 2026 (Completed)

– Ash Cason, “Community Management: The Basics” | Oct 20, 2026

One pass covers the rest of the year and is perfect for developers, publishers, and service providers who want to grow their projects, strengthen their business, and build valuable connections.

Jimothy Jamothy: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Jimothy Jamothy Game Jam! We were so excited to see you all embrace the endless Summer of Jimothy through each of the entries you all created and your excitement for this game jam!

Here is a link to all the submissions from Jimothy Jamothy! https://itch.io/jam/jimothy-jamothy/entries 

In total, we had 28 games submitted!

Additionally, we also had art created as well so here’s a shoutout to:

Partysol:

Brent Kobayashi (Meowza): 

What began as organic server chaos has taken on a life of its own. It’s time to throw on your flannel, embrace the whimsical garbage-panda energy, and build something glorious! 

It’s time to channel the power of Seattle’s favorite viral sensation into game development! Jimothy has captured hearts across the globe with his unbothered stance, round silhouette, and absolute refusal to let a spinal deformity slow him down.

Now, we’re passing the torch to you: use the legend of Jimothy to fuel your creativity, break the rules, and make great games!

The world needs a little levity and unity right now. Let’s bring everyone together one round raccoon game at a time.

FEATURED CATEGORIES Get creative! 

Submissions will be judged on special categories including: 

Narrative Game Jam @ Hugo House: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Narrative Game Jam! Here is a link to all the submissions: https://itch.io/jam/seattle-indies-hugo-house-narrative-game-jam/entries 

Seattle Indies partnered with the Hugo House in Capitol Hill to run a Narrative Game Jam from August 15th at 11:00 AM to August 16th at 7:00 PM.  

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Climate Jam! 

Here is a link to all the submissions from the Climate Jam: https://itch.io/jam/climate-jam-2026/entries 

Seattle Indies, IndieCade and Earthlab @ the University of Washington present Climate Jam 2026! Climate Jam is a six week game jam with sprints and deliverables where we’ll make games about the challenges of our changing climate! 

The theme for Climate Jam 2026 was Plant a Seed and it ran from 10:00 AM PDT on July 1st to 10:00 PM PDT on August 10th. 

Ongoing Community Game Jams 

Note: The following game jam has been mentioned in the #game-jam-discussion channel of the Seattle Indies Discord server! For more information, please visit the provided links and the #game-jam-discussion channel to learn more.

Slow and Steady Jam: July-August 2026

Runs from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Looking for a time and place to work on a project? Want a deadline and accountability partners for something you’re doing? There is an event for that! 

The Slow and Steady Jam is a themeless 2 month jam to bring your own project and get creating. https://itch.io/jam/slow-and-steady-jam-jul-aug-2026 

This Month’s feature is Nahir Fajardo – Mizu

CEO & Producer at Dreams of Heaven Games and organizer of the Chile Game Showcase. With a background as a social worker focused on neurodivergence, she leads indie game initiatives, advocates for underrepresented developers, and builds international bridges to connect global gaming ecosystems.

Chile Game Showcase 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laePHJ29Nb8&t=2s 

What inspired you to become a game developer?

Initially, I stepped into the industry simply because people around me were involved, and I wanted to see how I could support them using my background. Once inside, I quickly realized how many meaningful ways there were for me to contribute—not just creating networks within a studio, but supporting the broader industry through connections, research, giving talks, and helping unlock brand-new horizons.

What is one important lesson you have learned in your time as a game developer?

We often hold ourselves back because we wait for guaranteed visibility or a financial reward. While staying financially viable is essential, I’ve learned that incredible projects can be built even without massive resources. When you simply take action, you inevitably meet amazing people along the way and form alliances that widen your horizons further than you ever expected.

What is the one piece of advice you would share today with your younger self before you started your career as a game developer?

Don’t box yourself into societal expectations. The dogma of “choose just one thing and be the best at it” does a lot of harm. If you want to pursue multiple passions, do it! Learn everything that curiosity calls you to. I’ve always admired great minds from history who were simultaneously philosophers, scientists, and mystics—all of those facets can coexist beautifully in a single person.

How has the game developer community had an impact on your career?

The community has truly pushed me to become who I am today. Alongside my partner and daughter, who back every wild idea I come up with, game dev communities have constantly motivated me, cheered me on to take bigger leaps, and provided a kind of recognition and warmth that isn’t often found in other spaces.

What is something interesting and unexpected that people would be surprised to learn about you?

People are usually shocked to learn that I am deeply shy! All through school, my university studies, and past jobs, I rarely spoke up and hated being the center of attention—yet I absolutely love giving talks about video games and sharing my research with others. On top of that: I am autistic, became a mom at a very young age, have an absolute phobia of ants, and dislike red-colored foods!

How can people follow you and your work?

https://www.instagram.com/mizu__chinn

Want to be featured in the Seattle Indies Spotlight interview? Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch before your feature in an upcoming edition of the newsletter. This newsletter has a reach of 20,000+ people across all platforms and we encourage you to use the Spotlight feature as a means to promote your upcoming release, demo, Kickstarter, event or anything you would like our readers to know about. This is a space for you and for the community to get to know you so please make use of it. 

Spotlight interview Interest Form: https://forms.gle/EHNfg1kE1fi2gVeV6

Here’s our Meetup Page with all future upcoming events. 

Indie Co-working Support Group  in-person will take place every Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM PST, at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) on the 4th Floor of the Seattle Center Armory (305 Harrison St Ste 405, Seattle, WA). Seattle Center. WiFi will be available for use. Please bring everything you need to be productive. We have also added a Co-working voice channel in Discord for people to use any time they want a quiet space to work alongside their peers.

Seabug Study Hall takes place every week on Thursday, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, right on our Discord! Join others from the Seattle Blender User Group for a lo-fi chill out online study hall. Bring a project, just chat, and have a good time with some unstructured project sharing and Q&A.

The Pierce County Social is happening on Monday, September 28th starting at 5:30 PM in Tacoma at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom (2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA). Join us at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom in the main taproom every 1st Monday of every month to chat about game development, games, or just hang out! 

The Seattle Blender User Group (SEABUG) is happening on Saturday, September 5th, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – Seattle Center Armory – Suite 405 (305 Harrison St, Suite 405 · Seattle, WA). SEABUG’s goals are to help beginners learn Blender, create Blender opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, showcase advanced Blender tools and projects, and celebrate open source graphics in all forms.

Join us every month for our Saturday social at Phoenix Comics & Games in Capitol Hill (113 Broadway East · Seattle, WA) for the Capitol Hill Board Game Social with next meetup being Saturday, September 5th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

INFO: This meetup is primarily for indie game developers or anyone in their game development journey, but all are welcome! This is a great way to meet new people, make connections, and explore the city. 

There is no need to bring anything, just yourself is enough. The venue has plenty of board games available on-site and the host will bring their own collection as well. If you do have a game you’ve been wanting to play or learn, bring it! This could also be a great opportunity to do some play testing for your own game, whether it be a board game or video game. 

There are plenty of food and drink options nearby if you get hungry. 

PARKING & TRANSIT GUIDE: There are plenty of paid private lots nearby, although a cheaper option would be to use public transportation. The Capitol Hill Light Rail station gets off just down the road and will get you to our venue in only a few minutes of walking. 

Come hang out with the lively Seattle Indies Kitsap bunch at the Kitsap Social at Ashley’s Pub (409 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA)! We meet every last Tuesday of the month to talk about making video games and other nerdy stuff. Sometimes we even have home baked goods available!

 Notes:

The Eastside Meetup is happening on Tuesday, September 8th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at its **NEW LOCATION** at Flatstick Pub, located on 7530 164th AVE NE STE A108 Redmond, WA 98052. Let’s put down our controllers and keyboards, get together, and enjoy some good conversation in person. We can’t wait to hear your stories and connect with new faces!

Please remember that everyone is responsible for their own tab, so kindly settle up before you head out. 

Accessibility information: The venue is wheelchair accessible. It is a five minute walk from the Redmond Transit Center with easy access to many regional bus routes. Street parking is free after 5:00 PM  and there is a parking lot next to the building with reserved spots for Pint & Pie customers.

The In-Person Writer’s Group will take place at Hugo House (1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)  on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM. For anyone interested or working on projects in game writing, narrative design, voice acting or more– swing by Seattle Indies’ In-Person Writer’s Group! Bring your narrative games, scripts, flowcharts, character bibles or any other story materials for sharing and feedback. 

The Northside Social takes place Thursday, September 10th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Watershed Pub & Kitchen (10104 3rd Ave NE · Seattle, WA). It’s time to get together and swap stories. Put down your keyboards and brave the outdoors. Let’s meet for some food, a drink, and some good conversation!

Come join the Godot Seattle community for the Godot Seattle Meetup which is an afternoon at a New Location! 

The next Godot Seattle Meetup will be held at the Seattle Interactive Media (SIM) (3131 Western Ave Unit 421 · Seattle, WA) Sunday, September 13th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM! Come by and hang out with fellow Godot-ers And to talk about projects, or show off your game and get feedback! 

Diversity Collective+ Monthly Meetup is hosted in-person at Phoenix Comics and Games in Capitol Hill (113 Broadway East, Seattle, WA, 98102). Come to network, socialize, and discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in game development! Folks who identify as an underrepresented minority in the game industry are welcome.

The monthly Seattle Indies Social will take place on Monday, September 21st from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill located on 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA. Join us for some well-deserved mingling, drinks, and socialization! Make some new friends, catch up with old ones, and find out what the community’s up to.

The Game Club will take place on Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 PM right on our Discord, focusing on MIO: Memories in Orbit. What a book club is to discuss literature, this event is to discuss game design. Every month, we agree to play a game, then meet to discuss and analyze its design and presentation.

Come join us at the Southside Social for this month on Monday, September 28th starting at 5:30 PM to chat about video games, show off what you’re working on, game development, geeky stuff, or just chill with us! We are located inside the Outlet Collection Mall 1101 Outlet Collection Way Suite 1108 Community Convention Center (C3) located directly next to Burlington inside the mall. 

The Playtesting Club will take place now twice a month at the following locations and times: 

Set up a laptop and have strangers from all walks of life try your game! It’s never too early to bring something – as a wise game developer once said, “as soon as you have something that you can move on the screen, hand someone the controller and see what they think.” Whether you have a simple prototype with programmer art or you’re close to shipping something, bring your game! We don’t require polished art here – make sure it’s fun before you pretty it up! 

You’re going to get feedback either way – by playtesting, or eventually in your Steam reviews. Why not get ahead of it and get that feedback before you release? Come to Playtesting Club to ensure your steam reviews will be rock solid! 

Looking for feedback on your game? Only had other game developers try it? The Playtesting Club is for you!

Join us for a lively Happy Hour, an extension of the Games and Education Industry Collider! Building upon the conversations sparked at the collider event, this happy hour provides a relaxed and engaging environment to further connect professionals from both industries. Settle in for an evening of networking, sharing insights, and fostering new collaborations. Whether you attended the collider or this is your first time joining, let’s continue to bridge the gap between games and education, creating meaningful connections and opportunities for innovation. Additionally, be sure to watch out for more happy hours throughout the year to sustain the collaborative momentum between annual events! The Games and Education Industry Happy Hour will be on Thursday, September 17th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Big Time Brewery (4133 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105) in U District!

Chrees: Meet Me In The Well (by Lord Moose Games)

Launched on August 4th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4620430/Meet_Me_In_The_Well/ 

Salaar: Gunstoppable

Hey friends! I just released Gunstoppable after 2 years of mostly solo development. Try it out and leave a review if you can! 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3724710/Gunstoppable

Joe Belousek: The Summoning Hour

Hey Ya’ll! I’ve recently restarted my podcast, The Summoning Hour. It is an Everything Game Development podcast. I’ve got 8 episodes out recently and I’m still just warming up! If you want to be a guest or know someone I should talk to, I’m open to chat about it!

The latest episode of The Summoning Hour takes a candid look at game-development hiring with senior talent partner Christeen Mackey.

We talk about what happens behind the scenes, why recruiters receive so much frustration for decisions they may not control, how resumes and job descriptions manage risk, the real cost of interviewing, practical AI resume advice, and why people should not give up on making games.

The goal was to put a human voice behind a discipline that many candidates encounter but rarely get to understand.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlBEWNbIQw 

Listen: https://thesummoninghour.riverside.com/e/the-truth-about-game-dev-hiring-christeen-mackey 

If you listen, I’d be interested to hear which part changed or challenged how you think about recruiting.

Jaden | Snowfall Games: Portentum (by Snowfall Games)

Portentum Announcement

We just announced our latest game at Snowfall Games, Portentum! A cryptid themed deck-building auto battler. Hunt for broken combos using cryptids from around the world like Bigfoot, Jimothy , the Wendigo, and the Chupacabra. If somebody’s uncle saw it in the woods in 1973, there’s a good chance it’s a card in Portentum.

Dev Blog: https://snowfall.games/blog/meet-portentum 

Website: https://portentum.game 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4836460/Portentum/ 

JoshVer: Seven Suns of Orion (by FerroFerrous)

I just released my game on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4385510/Seven_Suns_of_Orion

I wanted to mix Star Control style movement with Survivor-like gameplay. I also wanted the different playable ships to all feel unique and to keep the rounds much shorter than most survivor likes, so I landed on 7 and ran with it. Survive Seven Minutes w/ Seven Playable Ships across 7 Levels each with their own Boss.

Tony: LEXICON: Lingua Obscura (by T-Squared Games)

This is it! The LEXICON demo is live!

This is the culmination of a year’s worth of solo work building my word puzzle roguelite. It feels a little surreal to finally have something playable on Steam after working on it day and night for so long.

LEXICON combines the big number combos of Balatro, the procedural dungeon runs of Slay the Spire, and a splash of the spooky meta puzzles of Inscryption. You build words, create ridiculous combos, and dig deeper into a strange abandoned computer system as the story starts to unfold.

I’m incredibly proud to finally put the demo in front of everyone. I would love it if you gave it a try, shared your feedback, left a review, and wishlisted the full game.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me while I worked toward this day. A special shout out to my primary playtesters, my wife Meghan and my 7 year old son Ben. I’m pretty sure his vocabulary has grown from playing the game so much.

You can grab the demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4940970/LEXICON_Demo/ 

Drewski: New York City in Video Games 1986-1993

Open for Preorders: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-york-city-in-video-games-1986-1993-drew-furnari/1150864525?ean=9798234128638 

HeyJune: Styx and Bones

I’m a student from Seattle University and I released my first game! It’s a short Action-RPG called “Styx and Bones. Give it a shot! https://heyjune.itch.io/styx-and-bones 

Ihor Pospishnyi: 

Hi all!

Mates we just started (on August 17th) the Ukrainian Games Festival on Steam

680 games, 50 announcements, 60 trailers in our first UGF Direct

https://store.steampowered.com/sale/UkrainianGamesFestival2026

ZachmLIVE (Fern Sprout Studios): Breach of Contract (by Fern Sprout Studios)

Created a second gameplay trailer both showing off the gameplay of Breach of Contract but also partially promoting the fact we will be showcasing the game at SIX 2026! We hope you’ll indulge in some breaching if you attend the event!

Marshall C: Peg Champ (by Mythago Games)

Hey everybody! I moved to Seattle just over a year ago and I want to say thanks to everybody for making me feel welcome!  Also my new game Peg Champ recently launched!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4936660/Peg_Champ

robsawn: TerraLounge

TerraLounge is up for wishlisting on Steam!

If you like cute lil slime friends and hanging out, then please try it!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/5045050/TerraLounge  

We have fairly regular updates on our website, along with more ways to follow along at https://slimecd.com !

ciro_camera: Whirlight – No Time To Trip (by imaginarylab)

Hey everyone!

Whirlight – No Time To Trip, our new time-travelling point-and-click adventure, is now finally available on GOG! 

The game follows two protagonists from different eras as they travel through time, solve puzzles and try to prevent a catastrophe.

We’re really happy to finally have Whirlight available to GOG players too. If you’re looking for a new point-and-click adventure to play, we’d love to have you join Hector and Margaret on their journey through time!

GOG:

https://www.gog.com/game/whirlight_no_time_to_trip

Happy adventuring!

Shawn Featherly: 

Hi everybody, I’ve been making a split keyboard tool for the Unity Asset Store. https://youtu.be/M61YOa4i8qM 

Daniel M: RAPIDS (by Timeless Toucan)

Timeless Toucan’s next game, RAPIDS, has a Steam page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4327180/RAPIDS/?utm_source=sipromo

TheLaurence: Dropageddon (by FrankenApe Industries LLC)

Hey All, I recently released a casual mobile puzzle game on iOS and Android that I have been working on for a while. It’s called Dropageddon, and it’s a puzzle based take on the classic Drop7 mechanic. If you enjoy games like Tetris, Sudoku or match-3 games, check it out. You might like it. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.frankenapeindustries.dropageddon&hl=en_AU

https://apps.apple.com/gt/app/dropageddon/id6748236309?l=en-GB

Harassment Policy, AAPI, Black Lives Matter, and Resources

Seattle Indies stands with the AAPI community. We are here for our members who have been affected by the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes both locally and nationally. For further resources to educate yourself on the issue and how to take action, here is a useful link: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Seattle Indies believes the stories of the victims of sexual harassment and assault in the games industry that have been shared. We strongly condemn the actions by people in power preying on the dreams of vulnerable people trying to make their way in the industry. We strive to build an inclusive community that welcomes all minorities to provide a safe environment and a better vision for the game industry.

While our code of conduct states a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, we are especially sensitive to the daily challenges faced by womxn due to the ingrained sexism that has existed in the structure of the games industry for far too long. We are actively working to build a better community of game developers, and we all need to do better.

Additionally, Board Member Angel Mero  has offered to be a personal resource for anyone who needs help, someone to talk to or some guidance on next steps if you have experienced harassment in the industry either at our events or elsewhere. She can be reached at angel@seattleindies.org.

Our friends at Take This Org have compiled valuable resources for anyone in immediate need of professional help for their situation.

Lastly, Seattle Indies and Diversity Collective+ support Black Lives Matter. Here are some resources compiled by Diversity Collective+ for how you can offer support, whether this is financial, contributing to petitions, preparing for protests, or getting informed. If you have additional resources, comment below and we will add them.

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