The INDIE Live Expo Organizing Committee has announced the results of the preliminary round of the “User Vote” currently underway as part of the “INDIE Live Expo Awards” and has opened voting for the final round.
Vote for “This Year’s Most Fun Indie Game” from the 10 titles that advanced from the preliminary round
This initiative, which determines “the most entertaining indie game of the year” through user voting, is a new feature of the “INDIE Live Expo Awards” organized by the executive committee of the indie game event “INDIE Live Expo.”
Voting consists of two stages: a preliminary round and a final round. The top 10 titles by vote count from the preliminary round, which ran through October 12, have advanced to the final round.
The results of the preliminary round are as follows:
‘DRAPLINE’
"Yun Yun Denpa Syndrome"
『Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story』
"Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil."
“Magical☆Princess”
"Lazy Witch's Factory"
"Schrödinger's Call"
"Heartreasure: Stellar Journey"
"Back to the Dawn ~Break the Animal Prison~"
"The Observer of the Mikakutei Incident -Demons' Timeline-"
In the final round, we’ll be accepting votes again for the 10 titles listed above. Voting is open until 11:59 PM on November 23.
You can vote via X or Google Forms from the pinned post on the official INDIE Live Expo X account. The title that ranks first in the final round is scheduled to be featured as “The Most Fun Indie Game of the Year” during the main broadcast of “INDIE Live Expo 2026.12.1” on December 1.
Additionally, one voter from the final round will be selected at random to receive a PS5.
Votes submitted via either X or Google Forms are eligible for the drawing, but you must follow the official INDIE Live Expo X account to participate. If voting via Google Forms, you must include your X account information. The winner will be announced upon shipment of the prize.
INDIE Live Expo is also recruiting “Support Streamers” to mirror or simulcast the official broadcast. Apply via the application form; after passing the screening process and receiving an approval email, you’ll be able to simulcast the official broadcast on your own channel.
Participants will be provided with official image assets for use in thumbnails and announcements, and will be credited as supporting streamers both during the broadcast and on the official website. The application period runs until November 24. Please note that depending on when you apply, there may not be enough time to include your credit or distribute the assets.
“INDIE Live Expo” is an indie game showcase program that has been airing since 2020. It is broadcast simultaneously worldwide in four languages—Japanese, Chinese, English, and Korean—and has accumulated over 100 million views, featuring more than 3,300 titles to date.
The 15th installment, “INDIE Live Expo 2026.12.1,” is scheduled to air on December 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Details regarding the program’s content and guests will be announced on the official website and social media channels as soon as they are finalized.
