PAX Australia is just a few months away and that means it is time to start thinking on what you might want to do, if you attend. Thankfully the indie area will be loaded with games to check out and the six winners of the PAX Aus 2023 Indie Showcase have been announced.

Here are the winners below, in alphabetical order. Be sure to look for them on the show floor. Tickets for PAX Australia 2023 are still available, you can get yours here.

Copycat

Developed by: Spoonful of Wonder

A beautiful, narrative game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. The game sees a newly-adopted shelter cat become the victim of an elaborate plan when a jealous, stray copycat steals her place in the house. The game follows our heroine cat as she searches for a real family and cherishes the human-pet bond.

Crash Course Builder

Developed by: Wombat Brawler

A crazy rhythm racer that sees players able to fast twitch race their way through unique and wonderful different courses as well as being able to build their own courses and share their courses with other players on the platform.

darkwebSTREAMER

Developed by: We Have Always Lived in a Forest

Captures the stress of live-streaming only made more stressful with ominous occult distractions.

The Drifter

Developed by: Powerhoof

A pulp adventure thriller that sees protagonist Mick Carter witness a violent murder, pursued by mysterious men and killed. And that is only the beginning of Mick’s problems.

The Dungeon Experience Game

Developed by: Bone Assembly

A hilarious (and handsome and symmetrical), mud-crab turned entrepreneur play the role of Dungeon Master in this first person quest. Players are taken on a guided tour by their crabby Dungeon Master, where they get to meet the various dungeon inhabitants. Weird and hilarious, this game will have players gripped by the game and by the giggles.

Primordials Legends: Hollow Hero

Developed by: Toybox Game Studios

A short series game featuring fantastical creatures living in the fantasy world of Eridol. Hollow Hero tells the tale of Brunt, Oak-Hide, an anthropomorphic wombat, who journeys into unknown lands to save her people. This legend is narrated by “Eldar”, Leader of the Dreg and Brunt’s adoptive father. Eldar is an ancient lore keeper who holds a wealth of knowledge in Eridalian history. This epic, Lord of the Rings-esque storytelling game features exceptional graphics that transport the player into another world.