The European showcase will take place in an exclusive location in San Francisco where around 30 European developers will be able to show their latest creations to press, publishers and strategic partners in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
The event takes place during GDC 2022 in San Francisco.
Organization
The main organization team of the event is (in alphabetical order) Dajana Dimovska, Eva Gaspar, Tobias Kopka and Alessandra van Otterlo.
Attend event
If you are a member of the press, a publisher, platformholder or potential strategic partner and you want to receive an invite to the European Game Showcase at GDC 2022, please fill out this form.
The curation committees from the various countries selected these games (in alphabetical order): Annakaisa Kultima, Eric Bartelson, Johan Toresson, Kevin Haelterman, Martin Kvale, Martine Spaans, Robin Hartmann.
[I] doesn’t exist
Explore a mystical forest in the modern text adventure [I] doesn’t exist. Solve puzzles and talk to a mushroom – until your avatar has had enough..
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Investors
Platforms: PC
Developer: Lual Games
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSEQPVQmgFM
Click here for the Presskit.
Arid
Welcome to Arid, a contained open world survival experience set during the 1930s in one of the driest places in the world: the Atacama.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Investors
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X
Developer: Sad Viscacha Studios
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf7yQ_LWjZo
Click here for the Presskit.
Eloquence
Eloquence is a narrative exploration game featuring symbol language puzzles. Collect phrases and speak these to islanders living on a volcano to learn new languages.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Multiverse Narratives
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CleEQvkQ0fE
Click here for the Presskit.
Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Make your way through puzzles, musical boss fights, and unique environments.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, iOS
Developer: Bedtime Digital Games
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbuZ3B4tT84
Click here for the Presskit.
Unfortunately, this developer will not be present at the showcase, but we are more than happy to put you in touch with them.
Grimoire Groves
Restore the magical forest as you grow cute plant creatures with your witch magic in this cozy rogue-lite dungeon crawler.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Platformholders
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Stardust
Video: https://youtu.be/nFAaIBGK8xc021313412,0
Click here for the Presskit.
Harmony’s Odyssey
Harmony’s Odyssey is a wholesome 3D adventure puzzle game taking place on mythical dioramas and filled with engaging mini games
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch
Developer: MythicOwl
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9z76c0ueu8&ab_channel=MythicOwl
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Unfortunately, this developer will not be present at the showcase, but we are more than happy to put you in touch with them.
Hermit : an Underwater Tale
As little Hermit, fight for your survival against hordes of sea creatures and corrupted monsters, while under the constant threat of rampant seabed pollution.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux
Developer: Early Coffee Games
Video: https://youtu.be/nv4Mem5f9m8
Click here for the Presskit.
Hubris
Hubris is a VR Action Adventure game where you as a recruit of the Order-Of-Objectivity have to find out what happened and save agent Cyanha.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: VR, Desktop VR first, then Quest 2 and Playstation VR 2
Developer: Cyborn
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIj51pN-rIE
Click here for the Presskit.
Levaluhta
You’re a nurse who visits an elderly patient. Your tasks and threats are selected randomly. A Sinister horror game without jumpscares or gore.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Investors
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Platonic Partnership
Video: https://youtu.be/6Sv0jZUjxBs
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Lumencraft
Lumencraft is a top-down action shooter with tower defense elements. Emerge into a fully destructible environment where light and shadow play key roles.
Interested in meeting: Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch
Developer: 2Dynamic Games and Star Drifters
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNvvPh2HlBI
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Paper Trail
A top-down puzzle adventure game about leaving home, set in a paper world. Solve puzzles and explore by folding the environment itself.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Developer: Newfangled Games
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFUg_CW1xoA
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PatchWorld
PatchWorld is a VR music sandbox. Create your own immersive music worlds with the ease of a game but the depth of a complete studio.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors, metaverse builder
Platforms: VR
Developer: PatchXR
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoCtxsr1itg
Click here for the Presskit.
Plank Builders
Plank Builders is a peaceful construction game about planning and raising wooden buildings in a children’s room by controlling a living stuffed toy.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Investors
Platforms: PC
Developer: Diditopia Games
Video: https://youtu.be/dHpweoSDiu0
Pocket Oasis
Pocket Oasis is a hand painted gardening game. Decorate balconies in cities around the globe. Watch your seedlings grow, bloom, and harvest your own fruit.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Developer: knit’n’purl game studio
Video: https://youtu.be/UfdpL7jasSk
Click here for the Presskit.
SeaRing
Explore a lively and bizarre world using just ONE spell: the Sea Ring. One little Princess on a quest full of tricky puzzles.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC
Developer: SeaRing Team
Video: https://youtu.be/261PmJuxVUg
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The Forest Quartet
The Forest Quartet is a narrative puzzler about a recently departed lead singer. Travel through 3 unique emotional acts to reignite the band’s musical spark.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, iOS
Developer: Mads & Friends
Video: https://youtu.be/WrhQ7TDFAa0
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Unfortunately, this developer will not be present at the showcase, but we are more than happy to put you in touch with them.
Time on Frog Island
Time on Frog Island is an exploration puzzle game, you play a shipwrecked sailor who must trade with the froggy locals to fix your boat.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Half Past Yellow
Video: hpy.lol/tofitrailer
Click here for the Presskit.
Townseek
Townseek is a relaxing exploration-trading game where you fly around the world! Travel far, discover landmarks, trade with towns, and complete your journal!
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Whales And Games
Video: https://whalesandgames.com/games/townseek/gameplay-video
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X4: Tides of Avarice
X4: Tides of Avarice is the latest chapter in Egosoft’s space simulation / sandbox series, with TRADE FIGHT BUILD THINK as the common tag-line.
Interested in meeting: Press
Platforms: PC
Developer: Egosoft
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9jpH_1gOBg
Click here for the Presskit.
You Suck at Parking
You Suck at Parking™ is the world’s most EXTREME parking game, and the only racing game where the goal is to stop (probably).
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platformholders, Investors, Especially looking for a mobile and Asian territory publisher
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
Developer: Happy Volcano
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZcxkE-LW1w
Click here for the Presskit.
Besides the EGS selection, there will also be a corner with great Swiss Games. Crowned MOBA developed by Crowned.gg, Legion Hearts developed by Kreidenwerk and Skeleton Crew – Journey of the Damned developed by 1A3M Studio.
EGS Friends Games Selection
The Falconeer: Bulwark
The Falconeer: Bulwark is a new standalone game set in The Falconeer universe.
Developer: Tomas Sala
Video: https://youtu.be/pXNfYMnlb5o
Space Salvage
Space Salvage is a VR Space game. Navigate the colourful wreckage and asteroids. Use your laser to destroy lurking mines and face-off against the furious space pirate – all the while following the advice of your enthusiastic but amoral ship computer. And remember: in space no-one can hear you clean.
Interested in meeting: Publishers, Press, Platform holders
Platforms: VR, Quest 2 and PC VR
Developer: Fruity Systems
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq9QD1ptp08&t=1s
Click here for the Presskit.
Temari Battle Systems Inc.
Temari Battle System is the worlds first mixed reality robot fighting game. It brings AI to the living room floor and makes the real world magical. Videogames in real life!
Interested in meeting: Press, Investors
Platforms: Robotic Toy
Developer: Napnok Games
One Military Camp
Build and manage your own military camp, enroll the best recruits, set the training courses and finally send them on dangerous missions to win the war. But becoming a Military Tycoon also means improving your financial skills, so don’t forget to make your academy a profitable business.
Interested in meeting: Press, Platform holders
Platforms: PC
Developer: Abylight Studios
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EOGucnlb1Q&ab_channel=AbylightStudios
Click here for the Presskit.