A Game Jam for developers who want to put their creativity to work and create a game in just 7 days, within a cute, fun, and creative universe.
You will have 7 days to transform the jam's theme into a complete game. It can be a platformer, puzzle, adventure, roguelike, shooter, RPG, or anything else your imagination can invent.
The most important thing?
Make something cute! 🐰✨
The theme of Cute Jam will be announced at the beginning of the competition.
Your game should use the theme in some way, but you don't need to interpret it literally.
Want to do something funny? You can.
Want to do something strange but cute? You can.
Want to create an exciting adventure starring a potato with legs?
You can do that too. 🥔
Creativity will be an important part of the evaluation!
You will have 7 days to develop your game.
📅 Start: [August 29, 2026]
🏁 End: [September 4, 2026]
The game must be submitted before the jam ends.
You can work alone or participate with a team.
1. The game must be made during the jam.
Most of the development must happen within the 7 days of the competition.
You can use:
It's not necessary to create everything from scratch.
The goal is to create a game in 7 days, not to suffer in 7 days. 😅
2. The game must follow the theme.
The theme needs to be present in the game in a noticeable way.
The interpretation of the theme is free.
3. Your game needs to be playable.
Submit a version that participants can download and play.
An incomplete or extremely problematic version may harm your evaluation.
4. Do not use illegal or unauthorized content.
Do not use copyrighted material without permission.
5. Offensive Content
Games that promote hate speech, extremist violence, or illegal content will not be accepted.
6. One Submission per Project
You can participate in multiple projects/teams, but each project must have its own submission.
7. Have Fun!
This is perhaps the most important rule.
Cute Jam exists to encourage creativity, learning, and fun. ❤️
Besides the fun, we have some prizes for the winners!
🥇 1st PLACE
The first place winner will receive:
🎁 ALL my Pixel Art packs available on itch.io at the time the jam ends.
This means access to the entire collection of assets available on my page at that time.
🥈 2nd PLACE
The second place winner will be able to choose:
🎁 2 Pixel Art packs available on my itch.io page.
You choose which two you want to receive.
🥉 3rd PLACE
The third place winner will be able to choose:
🎁 1 Pixel Art pack available on my itch.io page.
Games will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
🎮 Fun
Is the game fun to play?
💡 Creativity
Is the idea interesting and does it present a creative interpretation of the theme?
🎨 Presentation
Does the game have a coherent visual and sound identity?
🕹️ Gameplay
Do the controls work well? Is the game enjoyable to play?
🧸 Use of the theme
Does the game manage to incorporate the jam's theme in an interesting way?
The evaluation may be done by the community and/or the organizers, depending on the format defined for the jam.
IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE PERFECT
You only have 7 days.
Don't try to make the next Hollow Knight in a week. 😂
Make something small, creative, and fun.
A simple, well-executed mechanic can be much more interesting than a huge game full of unfinished ideas.
Start small. Finish your game.
SHARE YOUR GAME!
When you publish your entry, also share it on social media and tag Cute Jam!
Show your process, your characters, your bugs, your funny moments, and, most importantly, your game.
Who knows, your entry might end up finding new players, friends, or even future collaborators?
GOOD LUCK!
Grab your cutest character.
Open your engine.
Prepare the coffee.
And try to create something amazing in just 7 days.
Welcome to CUTE JAM!
7 days. 1 theme. Infinite possibilities. 💖
Want to participate in Cute Jam and stay up-to-date on all the news?
Join my Discord server! There you can:
👉 Join the Discord and participate in Cute Jam!
[https://discord.gg/QMSnzKNAZ]
See you there! 💖
