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Playcrafting works to help indie game developers and small studios by way of events, resources, game jams, paid work, and more. NYC + Global. Let's connect, collaborate, and create.
NYC! The Game Design Future Lab is looking for its 2026-2027 cohort! Are you a small game studio doing something cool? Are you working on interesting tech? Need support? Learn more about how to apply here: tinyurl.com/NYCGDFL Applications close August 7th!
MYNTH Shop sells embroidered patches, corduroy hats, screenprinted tees, stickers, cat toys, and more! Among their gaming offerings are fantastically unique Hades, Cult of the Lamb, and TLOU offerings, among many others! 🐱 mynthshop.com
Dracanea: The Ragtag Regalia, enjoy a playable demo at Play NYC! (Play to receive a free recipe card!) Created by a non-binary, self-taught dev who programs, scripts, animates, and composes for Dracanea! Let Dracanea inspire you to make your first game. @dracaneaofficial.bsky.social
Scramble Star Crossing is a unique arcade puzzler where star-matching chaos meets a unique character roster. Fast-paced multiplayer matches for 2-4 players, soar into stage-based solo challenge; discover a full cast of characters in an unfolding mystery on a far-flung planet @dusksharp.bsky.social
A metroidvania with arcade and exploration areas; use finite subweapons for advanced movement, difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring. Customize with equipment: build your town, complete quests - trouble on a stage? Enjoy infinite lives; no game overs here! @hordeofviscount.bsky.social
Cleaned out! You can still fill out the form at play.nyc to be the first to know when booths open for 2027. See you at PLAY.nyc!
Join Rondo, a cheerful Akita pup, as he explores 6 whimsical worlds, digging up coins, items, and throwable objects to solve puzzles, battle enemies, and uncover secrets... all with the charm and challenge of a classic 2D platformer!
Smash your keyboard to bits and aura farm your way to rhythm gaming greatness as the ultimate disaster lesbian. 💋 @anarch.games Play it at play.nyc August 20-23rd!
PLAY.nyc exhibitors get to be part of the Steam event! Deadline to lock in a booth and qualify for the event is July 15th. The sooner, the better!
Last year we were awarded the honor that every August 22nd is officially PLAY.nyc day! Recognition of PLAY.nyc and its contribution to the digital games industry in New York City. Thank you!
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Bring your digital games, tabletop/tcg games or unique gaming wares to PLAY.nyc! In partnership with Anime NYC! Learn more at play.nyc 🧠
Early Bird Pricing ends June 1st! This is the final countdown to snag a booth at a discounted rate. Go to www.play.nyc to learn more about the event, and how to sign up to showcase!
Come to Indie Dev Night to play RONDO'S ROMP. Dig, toss and explore in this deceptively cute, action-packed platformer. Play game demos and meet the devs with a FREE ticket to Indie Dev Night on April 23, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by Team Rondo
THE UNIVERSE OF DEATH is an all new diablo-meets-tower-defense roguelike! You can play it this week with a FREE Ticket to Indie Deve Night! Play game demos and meet the devs on April 23, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by @rpanich.bsky.social
You can play PURE HEAT, an action-adventure game with detailed worlds and giant bosses. Grab a FREE ticket to play indie games and meet the devs on April 23, 6-10 pm at OS NYC. Developed by Pixelapp. Tickets 👇️
Booths are going fast! Spots are becoming limited, and early bird pricing ends June 1st 🦉 Visit www.play.nyc to learn more about attending or exhibiting at the event, and signup to receive information on booths!
LOST HEARTS is a narrative ghost story inspired by the works of M.R. James. Decide the fate of your ancestors by re-living their last days on Earth. Grab a FREE ticket to play the demo and meet the devs on April 23, 6-10 pm at OS-NYC. Developed by Overfancyhat.
Check out strategy RPG 150 FLOORS at the next Indie Dev Night! Choose from 8 different mages and battle through 150 floors of eccentric enemies. Grab a FREE ticket to play indie games and meet the devs on April 23, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by @bindlestickmedia.bsky.social.
Come to Indie Dev Night to play CAXTILTECA, a new real time strategy game set in colonial Mexico! Grab a FREE ticket to play indie games and meet the devs on April 23, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by Peter Sheehan. Tickets 👇️
The next Indie Dev Night is officially happening on April 23rd! And the theme is EARTH DAY 🌍 🌴 🌵 Join us at OS NYC for a night of playtesting and networking with NYC's Indie Dev Community. Ticket Link Below 👇️
Get your hands on BUNGO BASH, a fully 3D platform fighter with wacky creatures and powerful abilities! Grab a FREE ticket to Indie Dev Night to play the game and meet the devs on March 26, 6-10 pm at OS NYC. Developed by @bungobash.bsky.social. Tickets 👇️
Come to Indie Dev Night to play JIGTEN: MANDALA of SHADOWS, the very first Himalayan cozy-exploration game! Developed by @vajrapodstudio.bsky.social. Play more than 10 games and meet all the devs! March 26, 6-10 pm at OS NYC. Ticket link below.
THE COLDEST WINTER will be at Indie Dev Night! Guide Jovanna on a psychological horror journey through a freezing New York City. Check it out with a free ticket for Indie Dev Night on March 26, 6-10 pm at OS NYC. Developed by Vibe XP.
This is LEGENDARY HEROES, a high-speed, action beat-em up fighting game. Play the demo at Indie Dev Night on March 26, 6-10 pm at OS NYC.
Play BELLE CITIQUE at next week's indie dev night. It's a cozy medieval village builder, perfect for our cozy event! Indie Dev Night is on March 26, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by @willisstudios.bsky.social
This is POLANDBALL, a real-world mobile game where you explore, collect Countryballs, and battle for control of territories. You can check it out at Indie Dev Night on March 26, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by @polandballgo
The 💥N E X T G E N💥 of gaming is BACK for 2026. PlayNYC @ @animenyc is NYC’s premier gaming event — now FOUR EPIC days at the Javits Center packed with indie & tabletop games, devs, gamers, and industry pros. Learn more at www.play.nyc
We know March is crazy for dev events, so come practice your pitch with us! Pitch tips: 🔹 The hook (30 seconds) "Dark Souls meets Kirby in a Norse mythology roguelike" 🔹 Core gameplay loop 🔹 Unique selling propositions RSVP to attend or exhibit below 👇 tinyurl.com/IDNMarch2026
It's almost March - the month where many devs do the GDC ➡️ PAX East marathon 🏃 Squeeze us in! Come practice pitching your game, cozy style. Pajamas encourage, as we are t i r e d. RSVP to attend or exhibit below 👇 tinyurl.com/IDNMarch2026
NYC Indie Dev Night is TOMORROW! We're almost sold out, but FREE coworking spots are still available! RSVP! ✅ Coworking is from 9 to 5 Happy Hour from 5 to 7 NYC IDN from 6 to 10 Cowork, Exhibit, Attend👇 tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026