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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 13/08/2026

We’d love to hear about your GIGF experience! If you’ve got 5 minutes, please consider filling out this feedback form to let us know your thoughts so we can continue to improve GIGF :) forms.gle/TozCkf9T1euR... PS: You could win a Mr Traffic plush by completing the form… ⋆˙⟡ #GIGF26

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 30/07/2026

We are happy to announce that our Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2026 - FESTIVAL DIRECT will be premiering this Friday at 12 midday on our YouTube channel ! Tune in to see our festival games, friends of the fest and our world premiere announcement 🔥 🎮️ youtu.be/foROFk7mo-4

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 23/07/2026

'"Good Game Design" aims to hide the humanity of their creators and instead replaces it with a set of pre-defined, empty interactions (...) to create a product.' 'What if we treat Game Design as an intentional creative process, and not as a set of rules?' 🔥🔥🔥

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Nathalie Lawhead @alienmelon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

i just published a post about my time at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org "When you strip back the commercialism, the urge to “sell”, and with that remove all the predatory behavior capitalism encourages… you are left with something human that creates the groundwork for games to be relevant to everyone."

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The groundwork for resilience – musings from The Glasgow Independent Games Festival

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Jordan Magnuson @jordanmagnuson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

If you enjoy hanging out with wonderful people and playing crazy and wonderful games, you should put Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org on your calendar for next year. One of the best events I've been to this year so far. Plus look at that tote bag. Best-in-class.

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 12/07/2026

We’re so happy you brought Dissimulation, such a unique and creative game! Thank you for helping to make GIGF so magical ₊˚⊹♡ Let’s all sleep for 72 hours straight <3

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 12/07/2026

Self fulfilling prophecy, photo was taken (we’re really glad you had fun!)

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 12/07/2026

Thank you so much for coming, we’re glad you had a great time :) We had the best time because of wonderful devs like you! <3

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 12/07/2026

The Steam Sale ends 8am Monday (that’s tomorrow!!!) so if you’ve had your eye on anything, now is the time to wishlist or buy! Let’s support these incredible devs <3 Sale 🔗: store.steampowered.com/curator/4607...

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Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2026

Held in Glasgow, Scotland - We pride ourselves in showing the most interesting, the most moving and the most unconventional games from Scotland and around the world!

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 12/07/2026

I witnessed The Dealer give an epic handshake, a hug, and do a little hop. He was not a fan of six seven and that’s actually extremely based.

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 11/07/2026

A massive congratulations to @deepcrypt.games for winning best in show with the incredible, creepy, curry saucy game “Grease Trap ‘99” 🐟🍟

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 10/07/2026

Everyone (except me, the social media girl) is hard at work setting up for the best GIGF yet! We’re so excited, hope you are too! ˖ ࣪⭑ #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 10/07/2026

How to find us! 📍 The event is held in BAaD (Barras Art & Design), represented by the rectangular orange GIGF symbol on our lovely map. The entrance is via Calton Entry, a street joining Moncur Street and Stevenson Street 🚪 See you soon ⋆˙⟡ #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 10/07/2026

The GIGF Steam Sale 👾 Celebrate the talent behind this year's festival by buying or adding games to your wishlist, it helps support indie creators 🤝 The sale runs from now until 8am Monday, so don't miss out! ⏰ Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4607... #GIGF26 #indiegames

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Bit Loom @bitloomgames.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hey 👋🏻 it's been a while, We're delighted to say that we're going to be at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org this weekend officially announcing our new game! ✨✨ Come find us to be among the first to play our demo and keep your eyes on our socials for the online announcement and trailer. See you soooon!

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 09/07/2026

@bitloomgames.bsky.social, creators of BAFTA nominated “PHOGS!”, are debuting their NEW GAME at GIGF26 ⋆˙⟡ The game will be available to play all fest, with the public getting an exclusive first look at this exciting new title (which is set in Scotland…) ⋆.⭑ #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 09/07/2026

If my tarot reading doesn’t see pizza crunch consumption in my future, it’s wrong 🤷‍♀️

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We'll be at Glasgow Indie Games Fest on the 11th & 12th of July with a playable demo for He Who Watches! See you there! glasgowindiegamesfest.org/games/he-who...

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Computer𝔍𝔞𝔪𝔢𝔰 @computerjames.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

working on the zine for this years GIGF and remembered my favourite page from last year

Hey!
· i just wanna say it's never been easier
to start making games, there's lots of free
tools for folks just starting out. make weird
games, make something you want to
see! even just as a hobby, even just for yourself
or your friends, donʼt listen to the grind-set youtubers, ignore market demands,
ignore demographics, ignore payment companies,
'Good Game Design' is a myth, art can't be
made out of 'best practices', all design decisions
are specific to the game you are making.
games are a nascent art form, we've barely
scratched the surface of what they can express!
hopefully by creating more spaces like
this we can showcase the incredible things
being made and make people come away thinking
'maybe i could make a game!'

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 06/07/2026

If you want one you need to get there before me because I’ll be running away with 100 cool zines spilling out of my pockets

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 06/07/2026

Missed a Saturday day ticket? Get yourself down to the GIGF Afterparty this Saturday ! 🎮️ All our festival games (Plus a few extra!) 🎵 Music performances 🏆️ Our Best in Show Award Show ❤️ BYOG (Bring your own game !!)( Laptops and handhelds only!)) 🎟️ Tickets glasgowindiegamesfest.org

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 03/07/2026

Remember to book your tickets for the talks and workshops now to avoid missing out! Booking link: glasgowindiegamesfest.org/gigf-2026/sc...

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GIGF 2026 Schedule | Glasgow Indie Games Fest

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 03/07/2026

“JUMPBABY” by @bigbeefysharkbaby.bsky.social is a game about jumping and friendship and maybe… escaping 🐈 Experience your dad being annoying, being on the bus, and horoscopes, at GIGF26 🐈‍⬛ #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 01/07/2026

“Salann” by @dekosmische.bsky.social is a dreamy 1-bit adventure game focused on atmosphere and dialogue 🌀 Involving themes of occult knowledge, alchemical philosophy, and imperial decline, you can check it out at GIGF26 📖 #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 29/06/2026

“Coco’s Revenge” by @octopuspunchdev.bsky.social is a unique 2D precision platformer where you play as a physics breaking bunny 🐰 Rotate the stage, phase between positive and negative space, and reach the goal as fast as possible at GIGF26 🌳 #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 26/06/2026

In “Grease Trap '99” by @deepcrypt.games, you work the night shift in a Highland takeaway battering fish and deep frying pizzas (ugh, the Scottish dream) 🐟🍟 Fully voice-acted in Scottish Gaelic, experience this retro-inspired horror at GIGF26 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 24/06/2026

The afterparty is B.Y.O.G! 💻 Bring your own games along on something portable to show them off during the Saturday night afterparty ₊˚⊹ Find some space or just pass someone your laptop or Steam Deck… Let’s play some games together ₊˚⊹♡ #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 22/06/2026

All the nicest people in indie games will only be there if you’re there… and you will be… so you’re right ₊˚⊹♡

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 22/06/2026

SUNDAY SCHEDULE ⏰📣 The Sunday talks and workshops are now available for booking on the GIGF website ⋆˙⟡ These ALWAYS sell out so book your tickets at the link below TODAY 🎟️ glasgowindiegamesfest.org/gigf-2026/sc... #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 22/06/2026

SATURDAY SCHEDULE ⏰📣 The Saturday talks and workshops are now available for booking on the GIGF website ⋆˙⟡ These WILL sell out so book your tickets at the link below TODAY 🎟️ glasgowindiegamesfest.org/gigf-2026/sc... #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Amicable Animal - New CRT7 demo OUT NOW! 🦝🏳️‍🌈 @amicableanimal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Dissimulation, the puzzle game I made with @m-enderbug.bsky.social, will be at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org next month! As you'll be able to play it with a midi controller that had 109 different lit buttons I couldn't resist adding some colourful attract modes!

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 20/06/2026

Playing cool games is what it’s all about, we’re happy to have you here ⋆˙⟡ We are also very hyped to play @alienmelon.bsky.social’s game at GIGF 🙂‍↕️

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Alan @alanteachesthings.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'll be talking at this year's Glasgow Indie Games Fest! The topic is "Post-Modernism & Futurism in Games". The aim is to poke a few holes in what we tend to *think* we are as a medium, and take a look at what makes us what we are ... Can't wait! @glasgowindiegamesfest.org #indiegames #gamedev

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Nathalie Lawhead @alienmelon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

i’m going to Glasgow for GIGF soon! yay 🎉💕 can’t wait to see all the cool work 😌

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 19/06/2026

“individualism in the dead-internet age” by @alienmelon.bsky.social is a high definition anti-capitalism next-gen-ism 💽 Experience this walkable essay about technocapitalism and what we lost along the way at GIGF26 👩‍💻 #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Mairi Spaceship Nolan 🚀✨ (she/her) @mairispaceship.com · 17/06/2026

I'll be at GIGF26 with He Who Watches! See you all there 👋

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 17/06/2026

“Éalú” by @emfish11.bsky.social is a literally hand-animated stop motion point & click adventure in the spirit of 90's adventure/puzzle games ✏️ It is the only game at GIGF26 featuring an adorable stop-motion clockwork mouse 🐁💖 #GIGF26 #indiegames #glasgowgames #glasgowindiegames

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Eric @mokkograd.net · 15/06/2026

Look who's going to give a talk about their favourite subject for @glasgowindiegamesfest.org next month:

This talk won’t be about how to exploit players for money, or how to manipulate them into staying with your game for longer. It also won’t sing the praises of games that are needlessly hostile to its players.

It will be about treating games as statements, rather than products. About the joy in making things that are ambivalent, incoherent and obscure.

Games are made by humans and thus it is up to us decide what shape they take. If “”Good Game Design”” let to the proliferation of compulsory and exploitative systems, then it needs a counterpart. Evil Game Design is meant to offer a vision of what this might look like, but it is by no means fully formed, nor is it meant to be.

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival @glasgowindiegamesfest.org · 15/06/2026

In “Rhell” by @yogscast.games and @slugglove.bsky.social, you control a sassy mage and wander a colourful world at your own pace 💎 Combining runes lets you create a mind boggling number of solutions to every problem (if you can imagine it, you can probably do it… at GIGF26!) 🌸 #GIGF26 #indiegames

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dreamfeel @dreamfeel.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

really excited for @glasgowindiegamesfest.org next month! doing a workshop on Saturday 11th about creating lil games in flickgame. possibly the most immediate game tool there is: straight from your phone/any browser! with a lil direction and some tricks you'll magic a wee digital memento to life

Creating wee interactive moments in flickgame!
a talk by Llaura McGee

A workshop where everyone is invited to play around with flickgame on their phones and create their own little interactive scenes. We’ll focus on recreating memories or moments but everyone is welcome to make whatever they like. In just 45 minutes you’ll have an interactive memento of the time spent making stuff together.

glasgow indie games fest. pic of me in a lil frame.

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