South Korean game publisher NEOWIZ has announced the winners of its 2026 NEOWIZ Indie Quest, a global contest to discover and support independent game developers. The company awarded five indie game titles at a ceremony held on April 21, 2026.
The contest, which began accepting submissions in late 2025, is designed to provide promising developers with practical support, including funding and publishing opportunities. NEOWIZ stated the initiative aims to foster innovation and diversity within the global gaming industry by spotlighting unique projects from smaller studios.
While the specific winning titles and developers were not detailed in the initial announcement, NEOWIZ confirmed the selected projects will receive development grants and potential publishing deals through the company's platforms. The NEOWIZ Indie Quest is part of a broader industry trend where major publishers run programs to scout external talent and original intellectual property.
The winners were chosen by a panel of industry experts from NEOWIZ and its subsidiary studios. The company has run similar contests in previous years, helping to bring several independent games to market.
