Last week, gamescom latam 2024 took place, the first regional edition of this prestigious global event. Attendees had the opportunity to try more than 100 independent games from around the world at the venue and meet developers from Brazil's gaming industry.
A major awards ceremony connected to the event was held in partnership with BIG Festival. A panel of 49 judges selected the best games in 13 different categories.
BIG Festival, Latin America's largest independent-games festival, is known for its extensive selection process. Games are chosen based on criteria such as innovation, technical and artistic quality, and cultural impact. The festival not only awards the best games but also provides independent developers with a platform to show their work, connecting them with investors and industry professionals.
See all the winners:
Game of the Year: Chants of Sennaar (France)
Best Latin American Game: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure (Argentina)
Best Brazilian Game: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell (Brazil)
Best Casual Game: Station to Station (Netherlands)
Best Audio: Dordogne (France)
Best Art: Harold Halibut (Germany)
Best Multiplayer: Extremely Powerful Capybaras (Brazil)
Best Narrative: Once Upon a Jester (Netherlands)
Best XR/VR: Sky Climb (Brazil)
Best Gameplay: Pacific Drive (United States)
Innovation Award: Cryptmaster (United Kingdom)
Best Mobile Game: WHAT THE CAR? (Denmark)
Best Project by a Regional Developer: Dark Crown (Brazil)
Best Diversity – Sibel’s Journey (Germany)
Best Educational Game – Loddlenaut (United States)
Best Social Issues – Crab God (Australia)
Best Student Game – Folglore (France)
Best Children's Game – Turned Turtles (Brazil)
Best Unreleased Game – Luna Abyss (United Kingdom)
Best Popular Vote – Astro Pig (Brazil)
The awards were held over two days in two stages. The overall best game, best Latin American game, and best Brazilian game each received a trophy and R$5,000. The remaining winners received trophies. The popular-vote winner received a trophy and R$3,000. Voting for the popular-vote game took place exclusively in person during the event.
For a complete list of every 2024 finalist that competed at the event, visit the official BIG Festival website.
