NEOWIZ Crowns Italian Thriller ‘GLASS HOUSE’ as Winner of Global Indie Game Competition 2026
On April 22, 2026, South Korean game publisher NEOWIZ announced the conclusion of its global indie game development competition, Indie Quest 2026, awarding the top prize to the Italian thriller ‘GLASS HOUSE’. The ceremony, held at NEOWIZ’s Pangyo office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, distributed over ₩165 million in total prize money across five finalist teams.
Competition Overview and Results
Indie Quest 2026 attracted submissions from indie developers worldwide over a nine-month application period. Following evaluations by the contest jury, the final rankings were announced: first place to ‘GLASS HOUSE’, second place to ‘INARI’, and third place shared among ‘NAME OF THE WILL’, ‘HAWTHORN’, and ‘GRETEL & HANSEL’.
Prize Distribution and Ceremony Details
The five finalist teams received a combined total of ₩165 million in prize money. The awards ceremony took place on April 21, 2026, with key NEOWIZ executives in attendance, including co-CEO Kim Seung-chul, Head of Novel Project Development Park Sung-jun, and Brand Director Choi Woo-hyuk.
Competition Focus and Impact
NEOWIZ INDIE QUEST specifically encourages entries emphasizing original world-building and narrative depth, linking compelling storytelling with innovative gameplay mechanics. The winning entries were praised by judges for their solid scenarios and original storytelling techniques integrated into gameplay.
NEOWIZ continues to support the indie game ecosystem, building on its expertise in publishing titles such as ‘Skul’, ‘SANABI’, and ‘Shape of Dreams’.