The Game Development World Championship 2022 (GDWC), the world’s premier game development competition, concluded on April 22nd, with over 3,600 games submitted from 145 countries. The event featured a record-breaking number of participants, showcasing the finest talent, creativity, and innovation from game developers worldwide. The full awards ceremony can be viewed here.
Competing in various categories, developers submitted their games to be judged by a panel of experts. The GDWC 2022 Winners, which represent the most exceptional games in each category, are as follows:
Jury Choice Winners:
- Indie Category: Space Wreck by Pahris Entertainment
- Studio Category: Shatterline by Frag Lab
- Hobby Category: Seeking Light by ESAT – Lucky Dodo Games
- Mobile Category: Roto Force by Accidently Awesome
- Game Jam Category: The Curse of Tencond by Harry Alisavakis
- Student Game Award: Sir Long Legs by Sir Long Legs
- Xsolla Game of the Year: Lost In Play by Happy Juice
- Houdini Award: Outshine by Fishing Cactus
- Brainwave Award: Road Redemption Mobile by Pixel Dash Studios
- Best Estonian Game: Haiku, the Robot by Mister Morris Games
Fan Choice Winners:
- Indie Category: Lifespace Traveler by Dino Trnka
- Studio Category: Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) by Unreliable Narrators
- Hobby Category: Aces in the Dust by ESAT – DUV Studios
- Mobile Category: Light On Light Off by DT Corp
- Game Jam Category: Morse Mania by Thom Craver Games
The GDWC 2022 experienced its most successful year yet, with an unprecedented number of participants and categories. David Branco, the community manager, highlighted the significant enhancements made to promote and showcase standout games within the GDWC community, providing developers an opportunity to connect with gamers seeking their next hidden gem.
With the support of its sponsors and partners, the GDWC provided a prize pool of over $120,000 for the 2022 competition. Rewards included cash prizes, software licenses, and top prizes of flights to the GDWC’s home country of Finland.
The Game Development World Championship 2022 exemplified the diversity and competitiveness of the global gaming industry, welcoming game developers of all backgrounds. The event’s finalists and nominees were meticulously selected, and the rewards specifically tailored to recognize and encourage exceptional talent in the world of game development.
