🕹️ Indie Dev Nest #1 – 7 Day GDevelop Game Jam
Welcome to the Indie Dev Nest Game Jam, a 7-day challenge to help you grow your skills as a solo or team game developer using GDevelop.
Whether you're a total beginner or looking to try something new, this jam is all about progress, creativity, and finishing something real. No prizes, no pressure, just the chance to learn by doing, get inspired, and be part of an active dev community.
This jam is hosted on itch.io and organized by Kieren Day Studios in partnership with Indie Dev Nest, a project by solo developers, for solo developers. Our mission is to support and connect indie creators using GDevelop through regular jams, free tools, and shared knowledge. We're running two GDevelop-focused game jams every month until the end of 2025, giving you plenty of opportunities to create, experiment, and grow.
Dates:
Jam starts on: August 1st 2025
Theme announced at start time
Jam ends: August 7th 2025
Voting period: August 11th 2025
What to know:
Games must be made using GDevelop.
The GDevelop splash screen should appear when the game starts.
You can use any assets. Self-made, free, or premium.
You can work solo or as a team.
If you're looking for teammates, head to the Indie Dev Nest Discord or check out the GDevelop Reddit community:
https://www.reddit.com/r/gdevelop
Why GDevelop?
GDevelop is one of the easiest and fastest tools out there for building games. With its visual programming system, you don’t need to write a single line of code — just drag, drop, and create logic using clear, event-based actions.
You can build a working prototype in minutes, publish to web, Android, or desktop with a click, and spend your time actually making games instead of fighting with code or installs. It’s perfect for both beginners and pros who want to build fast and stay focused on gameplay.
If you’ve never made a game before, this is the perfect time to start.
Why join:
This jam is a chance to level up as a game developer. You'll practice fast game creation, idea execution, and public release, all key parts of becoming a better dev. Plus, it's a low-stress space to test mechanics, meet others, and get helpful feedback.
Voting:
After the jam ends, voting will go public, giving the world and participants the opportunity to play and vote on the games made. Categories will include creativity, gameplay, use of theme, and polish. No physical prizes, just growth, support, and possibly a feature on Indie Dev Nest.
Let’s build, explore new ideas, and make something cool together. Theme will be announced when the jam begins.
If you have any questions, join the Indie Dev Nest Discord. https://discord.gg/pHPtcHQ5kZ