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ABOUT GDLX

Game Dev Local (GDL) has hosted GDLX since 2021, and it has grown every year since. What started as a community meetup is now one of the UK's leading indie games events, a full day celebrating the creativity, ambition and community behind independent games. GDLX is about more than showcasing great games. It's about making connections, sharing what we know, and backing the people who make indie games happen. Every year we curate a lineup of playable games, talks and panels covering every side of game development, from design and code to art, audio, marketing and careers. For developers, GDLX is a chance to put their game in front of players, meet fellow creators and connect with industry professionals, publishers and partners. For players, it's a chance to discover new titles and hear straight from the teams who made them. One of the highlights of the day is the GDL Indie Awards, which celebrate the best of UK indie talent. Developers can nominate their own games, and winners are announced at our awards ceremony, just before the legendary GDLX industry after-party. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a student looking for your way in, or a fan hunting for your next favourite game, there's a place for you at GDLX. Come to play, learn, meet your people and leave inspired.

GDLX by the Numbers

Growing Every Year From 150 to 600+ Attendees From 2021 - 2026 64 indie games on the GDLX26 show floor, up from 44 in 2025 Game applications up more than six-fold over the years, from 12 in 2021 to 100+ for GDLX26 GDLX27 is to be our biggest yet, with 100 exhibitor spots. Recognised as: "The UK's premier indie game development event" (UCA) "The fastest-growing UK indie games expo" (Game Conference Guide) Showcase Impact 100s of unique games have applied to a GDL showcase since 2021 30 speakers on stages at GDLX26 (Fireside, New Games and Careers). GDL Awards, networking spaces and the Industry After Parties For 38% of GDLX26 applicants, it was the first time their game had been shown in public Alumni Success GDLX alumni have gone on to launch on Steam, Switch and Xbox, including: Beyond the Long Night, published by Yogscast Games Bullion, on Steam and Switch Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt Slap It Together The Quiet Things, on Xbox and PC Curation, winner of TIGA Best Student Game Mimic, coming to Steam and Epic Early Access in October 2026 Community Access A showcase built for everyone. Among GDLX26 applicants: 36% reported a disability, neurodivergence or health condition 27% came from Black, Asian, Mixed, Arab, Latin American or other ethnic backgrounds 21% were women, trans or gender-variant developers 340 complimentary or discounted tickets for students, newcomers and underrepresented talent Partnerships with universities and regional game dev hubs, including UCA and Goldsmiths, University of London

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