2-3 AUGUST
Game Dev Local at
Rapture Gaming Festival
2–3 August 2025 | Colchester Charter Hall
We're bringing the indie heat to Rapture.
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Game Dev Local is thrilled to be part of the action at Rapture Gaming Festival 2025, where we’re showcasing the raw power of the UK’s indie game scene. This festival isn’t just about gaming; it’s a celebration of everything that makes the culture unforgettable, from cosplay to wrestling, VR to robot arenas. And of course, indie games are taking centre stage.
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This isn’t your average festival experience.
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We’re presenting the best and brightest indie studios in the UK, with games that push boundaries and tell unforgettable stories.
Expect immersive worlds, innovative gameplay, and a whole lot of heart, all in a space where the creativity flows freely.
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Why we’re doing this:
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Because indie games deserve a platform.
Because the loudest voices in gaming shouldn’t drown out the innovators.
Because we believe in creating opportunities for every creator to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
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We're not just adding to the event.
We're creating a space where:
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Studios meet the fans, press, publishers, and partners who will help their games thrive.
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Creators get the exposure and support they deserve.
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New connections spark fresh possibilities.
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Because when indies thrive, the whole gaming community levels up.
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Come for the gaming, stay for the innovation.
See you at Rapture.
12-13 NOVEMBER
Game Dev Local at To The Moon Expo
12–13 November 2025 | NEC Birmingham
We’re bringing the UK’s indie heat straight to the big leagues.
Game Dev Local is proud to power the Indie Zone at this year’s To The Moon Expo, a bold new force in the UK gaming scene, built from the ground up to support the future of games, players, and the studios shaping what comes next.
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This ain’t your typical show floor shuffle.
We’re curating a showcase of the most exciting indie talent in the UK, with studios you need to know and games you won’t believe are still in development. Expect narrative brilliance, mechanical wizardry, and pure unfiltered creativity, raw, playable, and ready to blow minds.
Why we’re doing this:
Because indies deserve better.
Because great games shouldn’t be buried under corporate noise.
Because community-first means developer-first, too.
We’re not just dropping a banner and walking away. Game Dev Local is designing a space where:
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Studios connect with players, press, publishers, and partners.
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Talent gets noticed.
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Stories get told.
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Oh, and we’re mentoring hackathon teams, supporting talks and panels, and helping shape the ecosystem around this event. Because when indies win, the whole industry levels up.
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Want to showcase with us?
Whether you’ve got a tight demo, a vertical slice, or a big idea and a dream, we want you in the room.
Spaces are limited and curated. Hit us up if you’re ready.
Let’s show ‘em what UK indie really looks like.
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Ready to apply?
Then book a call now!