GameDev Summit (GDS) returned last February 5 – 7, 2025 in Boracay, Philippines with a wide roster of exhibitors. Here are the indie games and studios showcased during the international B2B event:
1. HypurrX by Buko Studios
Cats. Space. Chaos. Fight through waves of enemies as part of Captain Usui’s kitty crew in this fast-paced arcade-style bullet hell.
Wishlist on Steam.
2. Dapithapon by Jamal Studios
Follow the daily life of a rural doctor doing his best to provide for his patients in this narrative interactive game.
Get updates from the developers on YouTube.
3. Keyboard Warrior RPG by Team Good Knight
Type fast and fight hard in this action-packed combat RPG. Punch, kick, and dodge by typing the words that appear on screen.
Follow the game on Facebook and Twitter.
4. Fruity Fauna by Wyli
Match the fruits to solve puzzles and unlock animal trivia. Score additional rewards by decorating different kinds of biomes.
Download the game at the Play Store and the App Store.
5. Stuck in the Present by Dusk Wave Arts
Navigate through a new life and past traumas in this 3D side-scrolling psychological horror game. You play as Faye, who is still coping with migrating to a new country and dealing with anxieties.
Follow the developers on Twitter and Instagram.
6. Barheim by Dusk Wave Arts
The bar is your battlefield here in Barheim. Mix drinks and serve them to patrons in this time management and tower defense game.
Download the game on Steam.
7. Of The Lilies by Startris Studio
In this fantasy world set in colonial times, you play as the heir to a small tribe who is faced with dire decisions when your home village is attacked.
Wishlist the game on Steam.
8. Pluck & Brew by Nalshira Games
Serve potions to patrons in this cozy management game. As a budding apprentice who wishes to become a master magus, you must travel the land and help brew the right concoction to fix your customer’s woes.
Try the demo on itch.io.
9. Spord Worlds by STROBETANO
Fight enemies and solve puzzles as an adventurous little sphere exploring a vibrant world.
Learn more about the project on the developer’s website.
10. Lola’s Lutong Bahay by Frog Forge Entertainment
Gather ingredients and learn traditional Filipino recipes in this cooking simulation game as Dalisay, who wants to become a chef as good as her grandmother, Lola Felicia.
Download the game on itch.io.
11. Potion Punch Rivals by Monstronauts
Play against friends to be the better potion-mixer in this competitive multiplayer management game.
Wishlist on Steam.
12. Ribeat! by Sweet Banana
Jump through obstacles and dodge enemies with rhythmic precision in this musical puzzle game.
Wishlist on Steam.
13. Card Doctor! By Jam Pact
Cure intergalactic patients by building a card deck that could strategically treat their illnesses.
Download the game on itch.io.
14. Desolation by Raisin Games
As a symbiote, you must fight enemies and kill them to obtain their abilities. Experiment with different playstyles and upgrades in this 2D roguelite game.
Download the game on itch.io.
15. Fallen Tear: The Ascension by CMD Studios
Fight through enemies and jump through obstacles in this 2D Metroidvania where you play as a Hira who wants to discover the secrets to his past.
Try the demo and wishlist on Steam.
16. Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch by Phoenix Up! Media
In this roguelite Metroidvania, you play as Ayana who is on a quest to save her brother. Fight through enemies and drain enemies of their health to regain your own.
Follow the developers on Facebook.
About the GameDev Summit
GameDev Summit (GDS) is an international B2B video game industry event supported by The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and in collaboration with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP).
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This article was contributed by HeraSays. Hera is a streamer and art director who enjoys playing and yapping about games, and obsessing over graphic design. You can follow her at Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter and Bluesky.
