This year, we were able to spotlight the amazing indie games and creators of the Canadian gaming industry. The first ever Canadian Indie Game Awards were held and we had the chance to give out awards in 14 categories of excellence. Thanks to the CIGA Selection Committee and Judging Committees, each comprised of industry leaders and voices, the Canadian Indie Game Award nominations were set ahead of the award show.
Without further ago, here are the winners of the inaugural Canadian Indie Game Awards!
Best Art Direction
Winner: Wytchwood
Also nominated: Inscryption, Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance, Echo Generation, Backbone
Best Game Design
Winner: Inscryption
Also nominated: Echo Generation, Moonglow Bay, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
Best Animation
Winner: Wytchwood
Also nominated: Moonglow Bay, Winds & Leaves, Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance, Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Best Score/Soundtrack
Winner: Echo Generation
Also nominated: Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Moonglow Bay, Wytchwood, The Big Con
Best Narrative
Winner: Echo Generation
Also nominated: Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Moonglow Bay, Boyfriend Dungeon, Impostor Factory
Best Audio Design
Winner: The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
Also nominated: Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Winds & Leaves, Chivalry 2, Goose Goose Duck
Best Technology/Innovation
Winner: The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
Also nominated: Chivalry 2, Winds & Leaves, Wytchwood, Moonglow Bay
Best PC Game
Winner: Inscryption
Also nominated: Chivalry 2, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, Moonglow Bay, Impostor Factory
Best Console Game
Winner: Chivalry 2
Also nominated: Moonglow Bay, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Echo Generation, Boyfriend Dungeon
Best Mobile Game
Winner: Grindstone
Also nominated: Goose Goose Duck, Kairos: Heroes of Time, Big NEON Tower VS Tiny Square, Hotel Hermes, NUTS
Best Social/Casual Game
Winner: Knight Squad 2
Also nominated: Goose Goose Duck, Circuit Superstars, Super Animal Royale, Lemnis Gate
Best Debut Indie Game
Winner: Moonglow Bay
Also nominated: Goose Goose Duck, The Big Con, Derelict Void, Circuit Superstars
Indie Game of the Year
Winner: Echo Generation
Also nominated: Moonglow Bay, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Big Con
Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s awards! We couldn’t be more ecstatic to be able to shine a light on the amazing and talented indie developers in Canada.
Be sure to follow the Canadian Game Awards and Canadian Indie Game Awards on social media for more updates. We look forward to seeing you again next year!