Founded in 2018, Playtopia is Africa’s first annual destination Indie Games & Immersive Arts festival and conference. It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work.
Playtopia is a space for bold ideas, honest stories, and creative exploration.
We’re inviting voices from across games, design, and interactive art to help shape this year’s conversation.
Meet the creators, storytellers, and innovators shaping the future of indie games, design, and interactive art. Explore the full lineup and see who’s taking the stage at Playtopia 2025.
We’re looking for friendly, curious, and reliable humans to support this year’s festival, and be part of something special.
Explore the 2025 showcase featuring narrative adventures, experimental mechanics, puzzlers, and visually stunning indie games submitted by creators from across the globe.
Made something weird, beautiful, or unexpected?
We’re inviting indie developers creating games that surprise, challenge, and delight.
