Gamesoft Game Jam 2026

Welcome to the first-ever Gamesoft Game Jam!

Whether you're creating your very first game or you're an experienced developer looking for a new challenge, this jam is open to everyone. Over the course of one week, you'll create a game based on a secret theme that will be revealed at the start of the event.

The goal of this game jam is to encourage creativity, help developers improve their skills, and bring the community together through game development. Most importantly, have fun and finish a game you're proud of.

Schedule

Theme is Revealed & Jam Starts 8 August 2026 • 12:00 PM IST

Submission Deadline 15 August 2026 • 11:59 PM IST

All submissions must be completed before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Judging Ends 22 August 2026 • 11:59 PM IST

Winners will be announced after the judging period concludes.

Theme

Theme: Independence

Independence can take many shapes—a nation finding its voice, a character shattering their limits, or a personal journey toward freedom. Take the theme anywhere you want:

• Story & History: Craft a compelling narrative centered on liberty, courage, or historical context.
• Gameplay & Mechanics: Design innovative mechanics built around player choice, autonomy, or breaking free.
• Unique Vision: Think outside the box and surprise us with an unexpected interpretation.

Jam Rules & Guidelines

To maintain a fair, respectful, and creative space for all developers, every entry must follow these guidelines:

• Respect Nations & Symbols: No disrespect to national flags, state emblems, or content targeted against any nation.
• No Real Personalities: Do not depict, reference, or use real-world famous personalities or public figures.
• Clean Content: No abusive, offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate material.

Join our Discord server for the theme reveal, official announcements, rule updates, and community discussions:
https://discord.gg/gT53jnuvyu

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is welcome.

• Participate solo or as a team.
• Developers of all skill levels are encouraged to join.
• Any game engine may be used, including Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, GameMaker, Construct, RPG Maker, and others.

Submission Details

To ensure every entry is easy to access and judge, all games must be submitted as playable HTML5 (Web) games on itch.io.

Your submission should include:

• A playable HTML5 (Web) build.
• A game title and short description.
• At least one screenshot.
• Controls or instructions, if required.
• The game engine used.
• Disclosure of any third-party assets or AI-generated content.

Games that require downloads or are submitted only as Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android builds will not be eligible for judging.

Rules

• Your game must be created during the jam period.
• Publicly available assets and plugins are allowed but must be disclosed.
• AI-generated content is permitted but must be declared in your submission.
• Keep your game appropriate for a general audience.
• You may update your submission until the submission deadline.
• The host reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate the rules or are intentionally misleading.

Judging

Entries will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Gameplay
• Theme Interpretation
• Creativity
• Polish & Presentation

All judging will begin after the submission deadline.

Community

The Gamesoft Studios Discord Server is the official hub for the game jam.

This is where you'll find:

• Theme reveal
• Announcements
• Rule clarifications
• Community discussions
• Winner announcements

Feel free to ask questions, share your progress, and interact with other participants throughout the event.

Good Luck!

This is your opportunity to experiment, learn something new, and create a game alongside other passionate developers.

Don't focus on making the perfect game—focus on finishing one.

We can't wait to see what you create. Good luck, and have fun!