TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027 Set for March 27 and 28 in Koenji
Phoenixx announced on September 15, 2026 that TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2027 will run on March 27 and 28, 2027 at Suginami Science Lab IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo. March 27 is the business day. March 28 is the public day. The festival began in 2023 and this is its fifth edition. Over its first four editions it has drawn more than 20,000 visitors in total. The most recent edition, held in March 2026 at the same main venue, drew 12,978 visitors, according to Phoenixx's announcement. General creator exhibition slots are free. Applications opened the same day and close on November 15, 2026 at 23:59 JST. Individual creators, circles, and small independent teams can apply from Japan or overseas, with priority given to those who can attend in person. Works must be self-made PC software including VR, smartphone or tablet apps, consumer game software, or games running on self-made devices. Organizers also plan projects for the fifth anniversary and are recruiting corporate sponsors.