Details Announced for INDIE Live Expo 2025: A Showcase of Over 100 Upcoming Indie Games

INDIE Live Expo 2025: Event Details Unveiled

On November 29, 2025, the INDIE Live Expo will host one of Asia's largest showcases for indie games, featuring over 100 titles that highlight emerging talent and creativity within the gaming community. The INDIE Live Expo executive committee has released detailed information about the broadcast and the notable titles that will be introduced during this exciting event.

What is INDIE Live Expo?

The INDIE Live Expo is an international showcase dedicated to indie games, themed around the concept of "contributing to gaming." This popular show broadcasts in four languages: Japanese, Chinese, English, and Korean. It has garnered over 100 million views to date, with more than 3,000 total titles featured throughout its history. This program acts as a platform for independent developers to gain exposure and for audiences to discover new and innovative gaming experiences.

Highlighted Titles

Among the many titles set to be featured in INDIE Live Expo 2025 are new insights into the sandbox action-adventure game, Core Keeper, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Additionally, the event will showcase Acacia's and G-mode's upcoming novel RPG titled 配信少女ノ裏垢迷宮, as well as つるぎ姫, directed by Yosuke Shiozawa, who is known for his work on Fate/Grand Order. These titles are part of a broader lineup that will continue to expand with fresh announcements leading up to the event.

The show also promises world premieres of various indie games, including a completely new title from the well-known publisher room6, known for games such as Unreal Life and ghostpia. Furthermore, updates on previously featured games, such as ゆんゆん電波シンドローム and まじかる☆プリンセス, will be presented, ensuring that fans have plenty to look forward to.

INDIE Live Expo Awards

The event will include an awards segment to honor outstanding indies of 2025 from various perspectives. This year’s judging panel will feature prominent figures such as Shuhei Yoshida, the former head of the Indies Initiative at Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Keiichiro Toyama, a developer known for his involvement in Silent Hill and SIREN. The jury, comprised of eight members from four countries, will select the best titles to be acknowledged during the awards presentation.

Promotional Teaser Released

In anticipation of the event, a promotional teaser narrated by ウィッシュリストアド美ちゃん has been released, showcasing some of the featured indie games. Viewers are encouraged to check out the teaser and register any games they’re particularly excited about on their wishlists. The teaser can be viewed at this link: Watch the Teaser.

Event Hosts and Guest Appearances

The event will be hosted by gaming caster Taiga Kishi, along with familiar faces from past INDIE Live Expos such as Waiwai, Yamien, and Nobaman. Additionally, hosts for the English broadcast will include J-mon, Haigai, and Kaori Horiuchi. For the Chinese broadcast, 雷電 and 蜥蜴君 will serve as hosts, while the Korean hosts will be Kim Nason and Kim Kifin.

Event Overview

Event Name: INDIE Live Expo 2025
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 18:00 JST
Platforms: YouTube Live, X, Twitch, Nico Nico Live, bilibili, Steam, TikTok

Links for the platforms will be made available on the official site as they are finalized. Access the INDIE Live Expo official website for further information: Official Site.

Collaboration and Streaming Opportunities

Currently, INDIE Live Expo is seeking streamers and individuals to participate in mirror broadcasts across platforms and languages. Anyone interested in supporting the event via their own broadcasts is encouraged to apply. More details are available on the official site.

WePlay Expo Special

A special episode focusing on the WePlay Expo in Shanghai will air on November 22, 2025, featuring gameplay and discussions about the latest indie titles from the event. Hosted by J-mon and featuring guests like writer Tarochin and streamer LayerQ, this segment promises insights and highlights ahead of the INDIE Live Expo.

WePlay Expo Show Overview:
Event Name: Tarochin and LayerQ’s Latest Indie Game Live Commentary (WePlay Expo Edition)
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 20:00 JST
Platform: INDIE Live Expo Official YouTube Live

Don't miss the opportunity to discover the next big indie hits during INDIE Live Expo 2025! Stay tuned and mark your calendars for this epic showcase of creativity and innovation in gaming.