Indonesia’s largest game incubation and competition programme, Gameseed 2025, has officially concluded with resounding success during IGDX 2025 in Bali. Six exceptional teams from both the Public and Student categories emerged as this year’s winners, sharing a total prize pool of IDR 102 million in recognition of their creativity and innovation in game development.
Organised by the Ministry of Creative Economy in collaboration with the Indonesian Game Association (AGI), and supported by Tencent, Nuon Digital Indonesia, and Google, Gameseed continues to play a pivotal role in fostering local talent and connecting Indonesian developers with the global industry.
Spanning five months, the 2025 programme featured a range of activities designed to strengthen the nation’s game development ecosystem. It began with roadshows held in Batam, Bandung, Jakarta, and Denpasar, alongside online sessions that attracted over 800 participants. These events introduced aspiring creators to the opportunities within Indonesia’s growing game industry.
Participants then entered an intensive Matriculation Phase, led by industry professionals covering topics such as creative development, prototyping, visual direction, and pitching. From there, the Game Jam saw over 1,600 participants forming 391 teams, producing a total of 248 game prototypes.
Following a rigorous curation process by 20 curators and three main judges, the Top 10 teams from each category advanced to the Incubation Phase, where they received one-on-one mentorship from experienced game developers. The finalists later showcased their projects during the Final Pitching session, streamed live to over 2,500 viewers, before the top three teams in each category were announced.
The journey culminated at IGDX 2025 in Bali, where the six winning teams presented their projects directly to publishers, investors, and international stakeholders. The event served as both a celebration of creativity and a bridge between Indonesia’s developers and the global market.
Gameseed 2025 Winners
Public Category
1st Place: Cuboids Interactive – Irradiant Skies
2nd Place: AutoWin – Gambit Maestro
3rd Place: Hikayan Project – Neaten Up!
Student Category
1st Place: Overlyunderqualified – Linework
2nd Place: Jambee – Duck Shoot
3rd Place: PinkMatcha – The Meek Mirtho
According to Calvin Mona Sandehang, Programme Manager of AGI and Programme Lead of Gameseed 2025, this year’s participants demonstrated remarkable improvement in both design and technical execution. “This year, the quality of participants’ work improved significantly, both in design and technical execution,” said Calvin. “The involvement of industry professionals also grew, reflecting a stronger ecosystem and commitment to nurturing Indonesia’s creative talent.”
President of AGI, Shafiq Husein, highlighted Gameseed’s crucial role in nurturing local talent and sustaining the growth of the national game industry. Meanwhile, Agung Chaniago, Country Head of Level Infinite Indonesia, Tencent, praised the initiative for offering local developers valuable exposure and professional guidance.
“Gameseed gives local developers a valuable platform to be seen globally, while mentorship helps them understand how to craft their games for different markets. The government’s involvement also strengthens their confidence and connection within the wider industry.” Agung stated.
The Indonesian Anime Times
