The Death Game Begins — Psycho-Sleuth Confirmed for November 5 Release

Developed by Taiwan-based PHOSEPO and published by Smilegate, Psycho-Sleuth is a murder mystery game combining cognitive disorders with classic detective reasoning, and is confirmed to launch on November 5.

Taiwan Game Development News Roundup - August 2026!

Since we've received many submissions recently, we'll be publishing a monthly roundup at the end of each month, covering press releases and notable community news so everyone can look back on what's been happening.

TOKYO GAME SHOW SELECTED INDIE 80 Announced: Let’s Enjoy Creative Games

Are you looking forward to TOKYO GAME SHOW in September? In addition to major titles from big companies, indie games are also starting to shine, and TGS has prepared the SELECTED INDIE 80 program as well.

A Huge Gathering of Taiwanese Games! The 2nd East Asia Indie Games Celebration Begins on 8/5

EAIGC East Asia Indie Games Celebration, an international Steam sale event co-hosted by multiple Taiwanese game teams, is about to return for its second edition.

A Little Girl with a Kitchen Knife: Rubinite Launches on 7/23

Developed by the Taiwanese teams Cup Dog Games and GameWorks Ventures, the dark fantasy BOSS RUSH action game Rubinite will launch on 7/23.

Enjoy Music and Adventure! Lily Fantasia Officially Launches on July 30!

After more than three years of development, the music game Lily Fantasia, developed by Wiseye Studio, will officially launch on July 30.

2026 Bahamut ACG Awards Voting Countdown: Relay Marathon Begins!

The annual Bahamut ACG Awards began on 6/22, and voting for the 2026 entries has also started. This year, a total of 66 games are participating.

Japanese Indie Game Online Expo 'MY GAME FES Vol.4' Scheduled for December 2026

MY GAME FES Vol.4, an online indie game exhibition organized by Japanese indie developers Terumi Hoshizora and Choryu, has officially announced its 2026 event details. The event focuses on connecting indie creators and players through an online exhibition platform for showcasing games, promoting new releases, and community interaction.

A Thief’s Grand Adventure — Point-and-Click Adventure Game “Tail of Glory” Launches on Steam May 29

Developed by Taiwanese team BearCell Games, the point-and-click puzzle adventure game “Tail of Glory” launches on Steam on May 29, with a Demo already available.

Save the World With a Mysterious Girl on 5/20 — Taiwanese Deckbuilder “Voice of Belldona” Launches in Early Access on Steam

Developed by Taiwanese studio StoryCropStudio, Voice of Belldona launches into Steam Early Access on May 20, featuring stunning visuals and highly flexible deckbuilding gameplay.

Touhou Meets Civilization? Touhou Fan-Made 4X Strategy Game “TOHOTOPIA” Launches on Steam

Touhou Project fan-made 4X strategy game TOHOTOPIA has officially launched on Steam, featuring streamlined Civilization-style gameplay and multiplayer battles.

Lami: A Cup of Code and Coffee Over 4,000 Steam Wishlists and Updates Its Demo

Lami: Code & Coffee has announced that it has surpassed 4,000 Steam wishlists, alongside a Demo update with more features and expanded town exploration content.

The Super Blacksmith Is Here! Path of Gear: Blacksmith’s Legend Launches in Early Access on Steam on April 30

Developed by Taiwanese team HanwaGames, Path of Gear: Blacksmith’s Legend launches in Early Access on April 30, featuring Roguelite gameplay that combines forging with tactical combat planning.

Indie Game ONLY Event: Over 20 Games Showcased in Taipei This May

Indie Game ONLY will take place in Taipei this May, featuring over 20 indie teams showcasing their games on-site. Free entry with opportunities for player interaction.

Mobile Roguelike “Shindai Record” by a Two-Person Team — Experience Diverse Build-Based Combat!

Mobile Roguelike “Shindai Record” by a Two-Person Team — Experience Diverse Build-Based Combat!

Steam East Asia Sale 2nd Edition Now Open! Submissions Now Open

Steam East Asia Sale 2nd Edition Now Open! Submissions Now Open

AirBoost January Development Update & 2026 New Year Illustration

A January 2026 development update for AirBoost: Airship Knight, including character voice acting, new gameplay mechanics, and a celebration illustration for reaching 7,000 wishlists.

【Breaking】Steam Next Fest 2026 – 3,000+ Free Demos, Taiwanese Indies to Watch

Steam Next Fest 2026 is now live with over 3,000 playable demos. This article summarizes the event and highlights Taiwanese indie games participating this time.

Steam Lunar New Year Sale Is Live – Major Publishers Join the Discounts

The Steam Lunar New Year Sale has officially begun, with many Asian game publishers launching simultaneous discount events. This article compiles sale links and highlights several heavily discounted titles.

Taiwanese Folklore PvP Game PAGUI-Battle Launches Free on Steam Feb 24

PAGUI-Battle, developed by Taiwanese indie team padendon, will launch for free on Steam on Feb 24. Featuring asymmetric 3v1 gameplay, the game brings exorcism-themed battles set in Taiwanese folklore.

RPG Maker Festival 2026 Is Live! Not Just Playing—Try Making an RPG!

RPG Maker Festival 2026, hosted by Gotcha Gotcha Games, is now live on Steam—featuring a large showcase of RPG Maker titles, plus discounts and free trial opportunities for the tool itself.

How Indie Devs Can Market on a Tiny Budget: A Case Study of ​*Chumini: Tiny Army*​

Taipei Game Show 2026 Trip Report! Big Indie Game Highlights!

Hi everyone—Taipei Game Show has been in full swing these past few days! I’d like to share a short trip report, along with some of the indie game booths and titles I spotted on the show floor.

Steam Bullet-Hell Action Game The dream of Limbo Demo Released, Livestream Events Begin

The 2D platform bullet-hell action game The dream of Limbo, developed by Taiwan-based Mirror Moon Games, released its Steam demo on 12/31. Multiple VTuber livestream play sessions have also begun, allowing players to experience its dream–fairytale hybrid world ahead of time.

VTuber Courtroom Mystery Game The Real Face of a VTuber Launches on 1/13! Game Overview + Pre-Event Preview

Developed by Taiwan’s Lilien Studio, the VTuber courtroom mystery game The Real Face of a VTuber will officially launch on Steam at 8:00 PM on January 13, along with a one-day debut-stream event. Its multi-ending deduction system has drawn plenty of attention.

Taiwanese Bishoujo AVG Spiritual Bond ～Breaking the curse, Intertwining fates～ Destinies Launches on 1/13

The Taiwanese indie game studio MONRA has officially announced that its bishoujo text-based puzzle game Spiritual Bond ～Breaking the curse, Intertwining fates～ Destinies will launch on January 13, 2026. Pricing and demo information have also been revealed.

2026 Game Developer New Year Illustration Collection — Let’s Take a Look!

As the New Year of 2026 arrives, many game developers have shared their New Year illustrations. From heartwarming artworks to hardcore action games, let’s enjoy these creations filled with blessings and creative energy!

This Saturday at Expo Park!【Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Retrospective Project】

At the Bahamut offline gathering held this Saturday at Taipei Expo Park, FilterGame’s “Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Retrospective Project” will showcase nearly 40 Taiwanese indie games on-site in a game magazine-style format.

G-Eight Recap: A Collection of Developer and Player Impressions

As the 2025 G-Eight Game Exhibition comes to an end, impressions from developers and players have continued to appear online. This article curates multiple exhibitor reports and video content to look back on this important event for Taiwan’s indie game scene from different perspectives.

Impressions from Japanese Online Game Expo MY GAME FES Vol.3

The online game exhibition MY GAME FES Vol.3, hosted by Japanese indie developer Hoshizora Terumi, is now live on the PICREA platform. A total of 59 indie games are gathered in one virtual space, free to explore and play in your browser.

The Most Complete Guide in Taiwan! All Games at G-Eight 2025 (Wave 1)

From December 12th to 14th, G-Eight 2025 will be held at Taipei Expo Park, featuring over 120 game booths, including Taiwanese indie teams, student projects, and company booths. This article presents the first wave of highlighted titles and ticket information.

[FilterGame × Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Retrospective] First Wave of Featured Games

As 2025 comes to an end, many outstanding Taiwanese indie games have launched on Steam. The “Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Retrospective Project” initiated by FilterGame has gathered over 30 titles, which will be showcased at Bahamut’s 29th Anniversary Party, along with an online exhibition site.

Roguelike + Forging Soulslike RPG “The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith” Launches on Steam on 11/28!

Developed by Taiwanese indie game circle Ason and published by 072 Project, “The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith” is officially launching on Steam on November 28. Combining Roguelike, forging, and Soulslike-style gameplay, the title has already drawn major attention from players.

“ARIE: Moonprayer” Steam Demo Launches on 12/24 with New Trailer Reveal

Taiwanese team PhantomWorks has released a brand-new trailer for “ARIE: Moonprayer” titled “Inheritance,” and announced that the Steam demo will be available on December 24. Narrative adventure fans can now wishlist the game and look forward to this end-of-the-world journey.

The 2nd SEGA ONLY Event Arrives on 12/6 at Taipei Underground Mall!

(Taiwan Event) Hosted by ZIYU Studio, the 2nd SEGA ONLY event will take place on December 6 at the Taipei Underground Mall! Featuring 30 booths including game demos, fan creations, retro market stalls, and tons of SEGA-themed fun for all fans.

G-EIGHT Taiwan Indie Game Stamp Rally! Play Indie Games & Win Prizes

During the G-EIGHT indie game expo from 12/12 to 12/14, over 20 Taiwanese indie studios will team up for the “INDIE GAME Stamp Rally”! Visit booths, play demos, collect points, and enter a lottery for keyboards, headsets, comics, novels, and more.

Gemini 3 Making Games? Full Experience & Tutorial Guide

Google's newest AI model, Gemini 3, greatly improves logic, reasoning, and game-coding capabilities. This article shares my hands-on experience creating two mini games with Gemini 3, plus prompt templates you can copy to build your own prototypes instantly.

Behind the Scenes of Development! “Always With You” Dev Team Online Talk on 11/30

“Always With You,” the first title by Snow Owl Entertainment, will be the focus of an online dev talk on 11/30. The team will share hard lessons learned during development and the challenges of creating a 3D game in Unreal. Anyone interested in game development shouldn’t miss it.

Lami: A Cup of Code and Coffee — Steam Demo Impressions

The Steam demo of “Lami: A Cup of Code and Coffee” by Taiwanese developer Remister is out! A charming blend of a cute android heroine, relaxing shop management, and a clever programming theme leaves a strong impression.

Year-End 2025 Game Events at a Glance — G-Eight, Bahamut Anniversary Meet, Weplay, and More

It’s November and event season is in full swing! Here’s a concise roundup of key year-end game events in Taiwan and nearby regions: G-EIGHT, Bahamut’s 29th Anniversary Meet, Shanghai Weplay, plus FilterGame’s ‘2025 Taiwan Games Review’ initiative.

Japan’s ‘Tokyo Game Dungeon’ Kicks Off Today — 300+ Games in One Go

The indie showcase ‘Tokyo Game Dungeon’, organized by Mr. Iwasaki, celebrates its 10th event today! Alongside the Tokyo on-site expo, a Steam sale is live as well, with 300+ titles participating.

‘Alice’s World’ Launches on November 25!

The 2D narrative puzzle adventure ‘Alice’s World’ by STORIA GAMES (under Taiwan’s STORIA) is confirmed to launch on November 25! In a world of ruins, guide the girl Alice and uncover the truth hidden within the mysterious tower.

‘AirBoost: Airship Knight’ Celebrates 6,000 Wishlists & Reveals Voice Acting Plan

The Taiwanese indie studio FilterGame’s 2D side-scrolling action game ‘AirBoost: Airship Knight’ has surpassed 6,000 wishlists! A new celebration artwork by Japanese illustrator Ueji and details of the upcoming voice acting plan were revealed.

[Nov 6 Release] ‘Aeruta’ Full Version & ‘Last Command’ New Story DLC ‘B Side’

[Nov 6 Release] ‘Aeruta’ leaves EA as a full release, and ‘Last Command’ launches its new story DLC ‘B Side’.

<異校遊戲大亂鬥> November 8th, 40 Games Playable in Taichung

<異校遊戲大亂鬥> on November 8th, experience student game projects and indie games in development firsthand, with 43 booths for on-site interaction in Taichung!

Japanese Creators’ Culture Festival <Creators’ Culture Festival 2025> Online Exhibition Begins Today!

The online event ‘Creators’ Culture Festival 2025’ kicks off on Oct 31! Celebrating creativity and connection with 175 booths from various creators!

“The dream of Limbo” × “Alice’s World” Collaboration Goods Now Available! Preorder for 499 TWD!

Two Taiwanese indie game teams, ‘The dream of Limbo’ × ‘Alice’s World’, have launched a collaboration merchandise set! Let’s take a look at this creative crossover!

[Event] 2026 RPG Maker Game Design Contest Now Open for Registration!

The 2026 RPG Maker Game Design Contest is officially open! A fan-initiated, non-official event has begun!

[New Game Recommendation] Touhou Fan-Made 3D Action Roguelike - Touhou Dystopian

[New Game Recommendation] Touhou Fan-Made 3D Action Roguelike - Touhou Dystopian

『Aeruta』 Launches on Steam – Full Release on November 6!

‘Aeruta’ confirmed for full Steam release! A new key visual has also been revealed — freshly baked on Nov 6 (Thu) 🦊🍞

【Discussion】Looking Back at the October 2025 Steam Next Fest

Steam Next Fest has just ended! Let’s look back from the perspective of Taiwanese indie developers and appreciate the community’s passion and efforts!

Beat Up Your Coworkers – ‘Quit Today’ Launches on Switch / PS4 / PS5 This October

The workplace action game ‘Quit Today’ will launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on October 23, 2025. Developed by LeafCan Studio.

【Bahamut 29th Anniversary Event Booth Plan】FilterGame x Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Review Project

【Indie Game Recruitment】Bahamut 29th Anniversary Event 2025 - Taiwan 2025 Game Creation Review Project .

FilterGame Website Update – New Features and Plans

The FilterGame website has received a major update, combining the functions of IndieGameTW and introducing new features. We also share upcoming article plans, presenting Taiwanese teams’ games from both player and developer perspectives.

+ June~July Game Development Progress +【AirBoost: Sky Pilot】

AirBoost: Airship Knight development progress for June–July!Besides working on the game, we also took part in many events!