🎮 What is the Overdare GameJam?

A creative challenge for developers to build the most exciting games using Overdare Studio!

Unleash your creativity and build the next hit mobile game in the Overdare GameJam, powered by KGeN and Overdare Studio!

Whether you're a solo dev or part of a dream team, this is your chance to create, collaborate, and compete for a share of $3,000 in prizes!

Fill out this registration form : https://forms.gle/742gXVctrsthWdNP8

 

🧩 What is Overdare Studio?

Overdare Studio is a next-generation UGC (User-Generated Content) game creation platform that lets you design and publish mobile-friendly 3D experiences directly to the Overdare ecosystem.

It features an intuitive editor, a robust multiplayer engine, and scripting support powered by the Lua programming language, giving creators full flexibility to build everything from casual games to complex, social worlds.

With built-in tools for avatars, physics, and environments, Overdare Studio empowers anyone to become a game creator no heavy setup required.

Learn more at: https://create.overdare.com/ 
Join the Overdare Discord

💰 Rewards and Prizes

• Total Prize Pool: $3,000

• Top Entries: Split among the best submissions (details revealed during judging)

• Recognition: Featured across KGeN & Overdare social channels

🧠 How It Works

💡 Idea Submission: Submit yourObby game concept (theme, mechanics, art style) and team details on the official Registration Page.

🕹 Game Jam (Oct 17 – Nov 11): Build your multiplayer Obby game using Overdare Studio. You can start fresh or import existing projects/files to build upon.

👉 Final submissions must be uploaded directly on Overdare Studio. 

🎯 Rules

• Games must be Obby (Obstacle Course) themed.

• Games must be social, allowing players to:

  • Team up with randomly matched friends,

  • Compete against other players, or

  • Explore and interact together in shared maps.

• Games must be mobile-friendly.

• Must be created in Overdare Studio (imports allowed).

• Teams can be solo or group-based.
  

• Join Both Overdare discord and KGEN developers discord

👥 Who Can Participate?

Open to all developers and creators passionate about building fun, social, and creative mobile games. No prior experience required — just bring your ideas and energy!

🧾 How Do I Register?

You’ll need a valid itch.io account to participate. Only one team member needs to register, but it’s recommended that all members have Overdare Studio accounts to be added as collaborators.

the overdare mobile app is only available in select regions, so if they're regions where overdare isn't available, they can submit a ticket to our discord for an invite

💬 Do I Need to Be on Discord?

Yes! All coordination, announcements, and support will take place on our official KGEN Discord server. Join to find teammates, share updates, and get feedback during the jam.

Join KGEN here : https://discord.gg/ZEmBnvhg7d

👩‍💻 Team Composition Rules

• Teams can consist of 1 to 5 members.

• Team composition cannot be changed after the jam starts.

• Solo developers are fully welcome!

🧩 Platform Requirements

• Games must be playable on mobile (Android / iOS) on overdare.

🧠 Asset and Code Usage

• You can use open-source or previously created assets (art, music, or code) as long as you have legal rights.

• Avoid copyrighted  without permission.

🧱 Final Submission

All final prototypes must be submitted via Overdare Studio before the deadline. Judges will evaluate based on:

• Creativity & Innovation

• Gameplay & Controls

• Social/Multiplayer Integration

• Design & Polish

To submit the game follow the following steps

    1. Publish the game on studio
    2. Join overdare discord and open a ticket 
    3. Send SS of your published game and inform the team that the submission is for KGENxOverdare Gamejam
    4. Tag @ved in KGEN discord and inform him about the submission 

🚫 Disqualification Criteria

Your game may be disqualified if:

• It includes plagiarized, inappropriate, or harmful content.

• It features NSFW, hateful, or discriminatory elements.

• It violates Overdare Studio or itch.io community guidelines.

🌐 Stay Connected

Join our Discord  to meet other participants, get official updates, and receive feedback. Follow @KGeN_IO and @Overdare for announcements, highlights, and event coverage!

The overdare studio and app are in beta, so there may be some issues and team would appreciate any feedback

The gamejam is only for SEA Region 

📅 Check-Ins and Judging

• Participants must check in regularly on the KGeN Developer Discord for updates, announcements, and feedback sessions.

• The final decision on winners will rest with the KGeN and Overdare teams, based on creativity, quality, and overall experience of submissions.