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October 2025
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 has revealed the 13 finalists for its highly anticipated Pitch Competition, showcasing some of the most exciting up-and-coming indie talent from around the world.
Sponsored by Epic Games Store, this year the competition received over 100 submissions from developers globally. After a rigorous selection process, the final 13 have emerged, representing studios from Spain, Sweden, Thailand, USA, and beyond.
The finalists will pitch their projects live on 17 October 2025, competing across three categories: Best Visual, Best Game Design, Most Anticipated Game.
Three winners will walk away with a cash prize of USD 1,500, alongside international exposure to publishers, investors, and the global gaming community.
The Pitch Competition remains one of the most electrifying moments of gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, offering developers the chance to not only gain visibility but also unlock real opportunities for funding and publishing.
Finalists
From quirky couch co-op titles and narrative-driven experiences to ambitious online RPGs and fast-paced action games, the 2025 line-up reflects the diversity and creativity of today's indie scene. More details available in Annexe A.
Judging Panel
Additionally, the prize from the 'Most Anticipated Game' will also include a partial weightage from audience votes, collected live during the day of the competition.
Together, this panel brings decades of expertise across AAA publishing, indie incubation, and portfolio strategy, ensuring each pitch is assessed with both creative and commercial lenses.
For detailed descriptions of the finalist games, please refer to Annexe A.
Should you be interested in speaking to any of the 13 finalists, please reach out to the team (gamescom-asia@archetype.co) with your request.
Ticket sales for both B2B and B2C visitors are now open.
For ticketing and registration details, visit https://gamescom.asia/tickets
Editor's Note:
Media accreditation is now open, and media are invited to register to attend gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 through the links below:
Available gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 assets can be found in the branding and marketing kit here. Event images can be found here.
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About gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is the merger of the two powerhouse events: gamescom asia and Thailand Game Show. It is a showcase for newly launched games, the premier platform for Asian game developers to explore
partnerships globally, and a hub for international publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. With the business area, the entertainment area, and the industry conference, the event covers the entire diversity of the games culture. gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show is organised by Koelnmesse Pte Ltd, Show No Limit and Online Station and is supported by game - the German Games Industry Association.
About gamescom
gamescom is the world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's largest business platform for the games industry. In 2026, gamescom will take place in Cologne and online from Tuesday, August 26, to Sunday, August 30. gamescom is jointly organized by Koelnmesse and game - Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.
About game - The German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organisers, educational institutions and other related entities. We are co-organisers of gamescom, the world's biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.
Koelnmesse - industry trade fairs for the gaming sector Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted at the trade fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world's largest event for computer and video games and Europe's largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, business visitors, and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach - in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Southeast Asia, gamescom asia provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, comprehensively combining supply and demand. For Brazil and Latin America, gamescom latam is a major new event designed to stimulate dynamic growth in this market.
About Show No Limit
Show No Limit, the company behind the success of “BT beartai” one of Thailand's leading tech media platforms, a Bangkok-based event organizer and the original founder of the Thailand Game Show (TGS), first held in 2007. Now in its 19th edition, TGS has grown into the largest B2C gaming event in Southeast Asia and a cornerstone of Thailands gaming culture.
Since 2013, Show No Limit has co-organised TGS in collaboration with Online Station, Thailands leading gaming and influencer network under True Corporation
About Online Station
Thailand's leading gaming and influencer network under True Corporation. It partners with top creators across YouTube and other major social platforms, offering digital media and marketing solutions. The company specializes in gaming, entertainment, lifestyle and sport content, helping brands connect with audiences through data-driven influencer and experiential marketing. It is also a long-standing gaming media that has been with Thai gamers for many years, delivering straightforward and easy-to-understand gaming news while also covering updates in the world of comics and animation.
The Next Events:
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, Bangkok, Thailand, 16 - 19 October 2025
gamescom latam, São Paulo, Brazil, 30 April - 3 May 2026
gamescom, Cologne, Germany, 26 - 30 August 2026
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