Courage Events

Bring your game idea to life! Join us on September 30th, 9am-5pm ET, for IndieGameBusiness® Sessions. Get insights and strategies from industry experts to optimize your game storefront. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/indiegamebu… #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #FYP

Play Paradoxical by Venn Studios at Courage Cologne on August 25th! Dive into this first-person puzzle game at Herbrand’s during the gamescom dev community party. Discover Venn Studios' innovative creations from São Paulo. venn-studios.com

Rogue Reigns by Venn Studios (Brazil) will be playable at Courage Cologne on August 25th at Herbrand’s during the gamescom dev party. Dive into this deckbuilder and explore a dark fantasy world. Meet Venn Studios, enjoy the game, and get a drink! venn-studios.com

Check out Dark Island: Faded Memories by Harpia Games at Courage Cologne on Aug 25! Play this retro Souls-like at Herbrand’s during gamescom dev community party. #indiegames #gamescom #BrazilGames

Venn Studios from São Paulo is bringing their unique transmedia games to Courage Cologne. Check out their portal puzzles, dark fantasy strategy, and indie worlds on August 25th at Herbrand’s during gamescom. Play a game, maybe grab a drink! More info: venn-studios.com

Rain98 by C#4R4CT3R will be at Courage Cologne on August 25th at Herbrand’s during gamescomdev Community Night! Experience late-1990s Tokyo in this narrative adventure with unique characters. Join us, play, and maybe grab a drink! #indiegames #showcase

Play Kernel Hearts at Courage Cologne on August 25th during gamescomdev Community Night! Dive into an action RPG and roguelike blend with multiplayer co-op. Meet Whitethorn Games, known for inclusive and approachable games, and get a drink! #WhitethornGames #couragecologne

Game Caster sponsors Courage Cologne! Game Caster turns game development into marketing success. The means: Locomotchi gets a showcase plus a year's partnership and free month for all showcasers. #CourageCologne #GameCaster #gamescom2026 #IndieGames #GameMarketing

Explore Jigrift at Courage Cologne on Aug 25th at Herbrand’s during gamescomdev Community Night! Solve a massive 3D jigsaw while enjoying a delightful puzzle adventure. Whitethorn Games brings accessible indie games for everyone. Meet them, play, and enjoy! #WhitethornGames

Whitethorn Games will be at Courage Cologne on August 25th during gamescomdev Community Night! Known for their chill, accessible games, they'll showcase Jigrift and Kernel Hearts. Catch them and maybe grab a drink! #WhitethornGames #indiegames #showcase

Check out Fudgy Dice by Studio Ami at Courage Cologne during gamescomdev Community Night on August 25th! Experience this adorable dice builder where your dice grow and explode with feline charm. Meet the Dutch team, play, and maybe enjoy a drink! #indiegames #gamescom

Catch Falling Apart by HiKing Mind at Courage Cologne, August 25th during gamescomdev Community Night! Dive into this unsettling puzzle adventure about a man’s fractured mind, crafted by two Polish brothers. Visit, play, and maybe grab a drink! #indiegames #gamescom #gamedev

Play SKINFACE by Ties Groen & Adam Pype at Courage Cologne on August 25th! Steal faces to infiltrate in this unique stealth game. Meet the creators and maybe enjoy a drink! #indiegames #gamescom #gamedev #indiedev

Play Sickle Cycle by Games for Health on Aug 25 at Herbrand’s during gamescomdev Community Night! Learn about living with sickle cell disease through this empowering game. Meet the Dutch creators and enjoy the event! #indiegames #gamescom #couragecologne #gamedev #indiedev

Play Hidden Folks 2 by Hidden Folks B.V. at Courage Cologne, August 25th, during gamescomdev Community Night! Explore lively black-and-white worlds brimming with playful interactions. Join in for games and maybe a drink! #indiegames #gamescom #gamedev

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Dutch Courage, initially a joke, is now vital for game developers thanks to MeetToMatch's support since 2016. In 2025, nearly 3,000 participants and 11,300 meetings were made through the system. Shoutout to Fedor & Ansgard You should be next! meettomatch.com/cologne/

Earendel Inc/Optillusion Games: Indie studio crafting immersive, boundary-pushing games. Rinthine: 2D/3D survival-crafting adventure in a shifting labyrinth.

Join Can You Eat It? for DeTails at Courage Cologne on August 25th during gamescomdev Community Night! Dive into this punk-powered narrative adventure about color, community, and making some noise. Meet the Belfast indie creators behind the game. #indiegames #showcase #gamescom

Slot Machine Gun by Lakeview Games! Play at Courage Cologne on Aug 25 at Herbrand’s during gamescomdev Community Night. A roguelike deckbuilder shooter with changing weapons. Meet the Swiss indie team, try the game, and maybe enjoy a drink! #indiegames #gamescom #gamedev