The Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 is back for its second run.
Held in Kichijoji, Tokyo, expect a variety of local and international indie game titles on exhibit, alongside stage appearances by prominent Japanese figures in the gaming industry, and talks by professionals.
Activities take place at two main venues and six sub-venues.
According to the organizers, the summit is “an opportunity to present their works and interact with users and creators.” For visitors, they see it as “an opportunity to discover and experience new games and creators.”
What is Tokyo Indie Games Summit?
The Tokyo Indie Games Summit is a burgeoning indie games gathering launched in 2023 in Kichijoji, Musashino City.
It is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where diverse talents among indie game creators converge to ignite inspiration and propel their aspirations forward.
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 dates and location
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 takes place from March 2 to 3, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday).
- Business day: March 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- General Public Day: March 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main venues
Musashino Public Hall
Address: 1-6-22 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan
Kichijoji Tokyu REI Hotel
Address: 6-3, Kichijoji Minami-cho 1-chome, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan
Sub venues
| NAME OF SUB-VENUE | WHAT YOU CAN FIND THERE |
| Kichijoji Parco | 1F outdoor space: Yinkyarabukome merchandise sales and photo booths set up |
| Kichijoji Marui | 1F: In-store sales of official goods 5F: Exhibition of the latest works |
| Kirarina Keio Kichijoji | 1st floor, north-south free aisle: “Needy girl overdose” merchandise sales 4th floor: Kids programming workshop by Happy Meal & Stamp Rally prize exchange |
| Digital Hollywood University | STUDIO Kichijoji: PV production of game titles by students majoring in video editing and online video creators |
| Hamonica Yokocho | Show the ticket and receive one free drink at each of the 12 stores. |
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 highlight games
| GAME TITLE | DESCRIPTION | RELEASE DATE |
| Parry Nightmare | Developed by Kakukaku Games and published by Phoenixx Inc., Parry Nightmare lets players navigate a gripping narrative where a young girl finds herself ensnared within a harrowing nightmare, compelled to collaborate with her alter ego, “Honno-chan,” to conquer the malevolent forces that lurk within. Through a dynamic blend of strategic parrying and cooperative action, gamers engage in intense combat encounters, fending off hordes of adversaries while steadily building up their arsenal to vanquish the nightmarish threats that besiege them. | February 29, 2024 |
| Electrogical | Developed and published by Yutaka Kinjo, Electrogical offers a delightful fusion of casual gameplay and immersive puzzling, designed to captivate puzzle enthusiasts seeking engaging challenges. | 2024 |
| Forgotten Fragments | Developed and published by Binary Phoenix, join Enid, Ryder, and Dayen on an epic quest to reclaim the Forgotten Fragments in this visually stunning pixel art adventure. Put your puzzle-platformer prowess to the ultimate test as you traverse hundreds of meticulously crafted levels across both single-player and co-op campaigns. | 2024 |
| The Devil Within Satgat | The Devil Within Satgat, developed by Newcore Games, embark on an exhilarating 2.5D action-adventure platforming odyssey with Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity hangs in the balance. Dive into the depths of a barren realm as you unravel its enigmatic secrets while engaging in stylish battles against powerful adversaries. | 2024 |
| Mika and the Witch’s Mountain | Mika and the Witch’s Mountain, developed by Chibig and Nukefist, immerses players in a fantastical adventure centered around Mika, an aspiring witch tasked with delivering packages to the inhabitants of a quaint island. Embark on a journey to explore every nook and cranny of the island while taking to the skies on your trusty magic broom. | First quarter, 2024 |
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 events and key programs
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
| March 2, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. | Opening ceremony Speaker: Yasuhiro Komino (Mayor of Musashino City), Production I.G. representative/COAMIX representative |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Demonstration of Multilingual AI Translation Engine for Gaming Supported by Digital Hearts Digital Hearts, a company dedicated to fostering the global expansion of indie games, unveils its groundbreaking AI translation engine tailored for games, anime, manga, and various entertainment mediums. This cutting-edge technology marks its debut, promising to redefine the industry landscape. With the capability to translate content into nine languages including Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, this AI engine introduces a new era of multilingual accessibility. It injects personality and emotion into translations, heralding a transformative leap forward for the gaming sector. | |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Bushiroad Games Title Line Up Supported by Bushiroad Rin Tateishi introduces “Macross -Shooting Insight-“, a shooting game, and “Gift”, a puzzle action game, both notable titles from Bushiroad. | |
| 4.15 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Talk on “The future of indie game music” supported by Sacra Game Music Speakers: Kakuman Otsuka, Haruko Tsuge (Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.), Tsutuka Yanagi (Sacra Music), Kazunori Sakamoto(Phoenixx) | |
| March 3, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Special talk session Speakers: ZUN, Crystal Noda, JYUNYA |
| 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | The Strongest King’s Illustrated Book” Stage Supported by Iniminimanimo Iniminimanimo, airs every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. on TV Tokyo. | |
| 1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. | Three indie game titles to look out for Speakers: Chikunobo, Risa Mitaji, Facial Art, Baburina | |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Yin Chara Bukome Special Stage | |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Esports and indie games Speakers: Choco Blanca, takera, Fujimura, Johnny | |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The 2nd GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest Speakers: Daisuke Uchiyama (Namco Bandai Studios Inc.), Yumon Sekiguchi (Supercell) ,Takahiro Furukawa (Bubble Gum), Kazunori Sakamoto (Phoenixx) |
Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 special guests
Presented by Supercell, stage programs will run for the entire weekend featuring special guests.
- Misuzu Araki
- ZUN
- Crystal Noda
- JYUNYA
- Chikunobo
- Risa Mitadera
- Facial Art
- Baburina
- Choco Blanca
- Fujimura
- Jonny
- takera
Where to buy Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 tickets
For business tickets, you can buy Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2024 tickets on Peatix here. A single 3,000 yen ticket gives you access to the full weekend, the business day and public day.
For public admission tickets you can purchase them here. The 1,000 yen ticket lets you join in the activities on March 3, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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