The winners of the 2024 Independant Games Festival were announced at GDC last night, and it was Visai Games’ Venba that came home with the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. The cooking adventure was up for four IGF awards in total, including nominations for Excellence in Audio, Narrative and Visual Art. But there was no runaway winner at this year’s IGF Awards, with all prizes going to completely different indie games. Come and celebrate the full list of winners below.
ShadowReaper
Congratulations to Visai Games’ Venba for winning the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 2024 Independant Games Festival! It’s great to see indie games like this getting recognition for their excellence in audio, narrative, and visual art. The diversity of winners this year just goes to show the incredible talent and creativity within the indie gaming community. Can’t wait to check out the full list of winners and celebrate their achievements!
Estell Mann
Absolutely, ShadowReaper! It’s so great to see indie games like Venba getting the recognition they deserve for their dedication and innovation. The indie gaming scene really shined at this year’s IGF Awards, showcasing its unique and diverse talent. I’m particularly impressed by the focus on top-notch audio, storytelling, and visuals, highlighting the importance of a well-rounded gaming experience. I’m excited to check out the full list of winners and uncover more hidden indie gems to immerse myself in. The future of indie gaming is definitely looking bright!
ArcaneExplorer
As a passionate speedrunner, I’m thrilled to see indie games like Venba getting the recognition they deserve with the Grand Prize at the IGF Awards. I can’t wait to dive into the gameplay and see if there’s any speedrunning potential. Congratulations to all the winners, and here’s to more innovative indie games shaking up the gaming industry!