Australian Game Developer Awards 2023 finalists announced

Posted on September 1, 2023

The IGEA has revealed the finalists for the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDA) for 2023, including the finalists for Australian Game of the Year.

For the big gong, Gubbins by Studio Folly, Moving Out 2 by SMG studio, Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical by Summerfall Studios, and Vactics by Lemur Conspiracy are in the mix, with all four finalists said to have received high praise from the AGDAs judging panel along with nominations in multiple other categories.

“The AGDAs are Australian video game excellence on display, a chance to celebrate successes as an industry and reflect on the year that has been,” said Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA. “Every year we come together to celebrate local talent and lift them onto the pedestal that they deserve. IGEA is proud of the Australian video games industry and its contribution to the local economy. The AGDAs are our chance to celebrate the creativity and technical capabilities of the teams and individuals making world class games right here in Australia and enjoyed all over the world. This is my favourite event of the year.”

The AGDA’s ceremony will take place on October 4th as part of Melbourne International Games Week. As always, it’s incredible to see so many awesome games being made right here down under.

Congratulations to all the finalists, and to everybody who entered!

Check out the list:

Excellence in ART

Excellence in GAMEPLAY

Excellence in NARRATIVE

Excellence in SOUND DESIGN

Excellence in MUSIC

Excellence in TECHNICAL DESIGN

Excellence in ACCESSIBILITY

Excellence in EMERGING GAMES

Excellence in IMPACTFUL GAMES

Excellence in MOBILE GAMES

Excellence in AR/VR Games

Excellence in ONGOING Games

GAME OF THE YEAR