❄️ Frosty Games Fest is back for 2026 ❄️

Hi Frosty Fans!

We’re excited to announce that the Frosty Games Fest showcase is officially back for 2026! We have a few updates to share, so let’s dive in ⤵️

Applications are open NOW for Frosty Games Fest!

Are you a developer based in Australia or Aotearoa NZ with an exciting announcement about your upcoming game you’d like to share with the world around June? 

We’re thrilled to share that applications are now open! If you have something exciting to share – like a new demo, never before seen gameplay, release date, or even a surprise release, we’d love to hear from you. 

And if you’re not an ANZ-based dev, but you know someone who is, we’d love for you to forward this announcement onto them! 

Applications will close Friday March 27, 2026 at 5pm AEDT 

Introducing our brand new sponsors

We’d like to take a moment to welcome our sponsors for the coming year: CODE and Strange Scaffold. Without their generous support, Frosty would not be able to continue helping you discover the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand. 

CODE is New Zealand’s Centre of Digital Excellence for game development, helping indie game studios with grant funding, wrap-around mentorship, capability work, and supporting pathways into the games industry.

Strange Scaffold is a games studio committed to making great games consistently, and taking care of the people who make them. Their latest game, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator is out now! Short that baby!

We’re incredibly excited to work with sponsors who share our passion for supporting locally made games. We hope you’ll continue to support Frosty Games, and our new partners – we deeply appreciate you!

Frosty Finds: Steam Next Fest Highlights 

The first Steam Next Fest for 2026 has just wrapped up. Team Frosty pulled together a list of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand that were featured through the event. If you’re looking for amazing games to add to your wishlist, you’re in the right place (as always!) 💙

Thank you for your ongoing support, we’re excited for a big year ahead! 

Team Frosty
Amy, Kieron, Lucy, Pritika and Ted
[email protected]