About us
Whether you're an experienced game developer or just interested in making games, Seattle Indies has a place for you. We feature regular meet-ups that enable people to make games, share feedback, network, and discuss the latest news in the industry. Join us and start the journey to making your next game!
Discord: https://discord.gg/join-seattle-indies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SeattleIndies
Twitter: http://twitter.com/SeattleIndies
www.seattleindies.org
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seattleindies
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Seattle Indies strives to be an inclusive and welcoming community for everyone. By attending our events, you are agreeing to follow our code of conduct (https://www.seattleindies.org/code-of-conduct/).
Featured event
Global Game Jam 2026
Global Game Jam returns to Seattle on Friday, January 30th!
We will Kick off the event DigiPen Institute of Technology we'll be hosting a mixer for discussing the theme, pitching our ideas, and forming our teams oh.. and also PIZZA !
**IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Reminder that Saturday we will also have jam space available at AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) during an extended version of our usual Indie Support Group Co-Working session from 10am-7pm. You are also welcome to keep jamming at DigiPen on Saturday.
Sunday we will reconvene at DigiPen to finish our games and host final presentations.
This is our biggest annual game jam. Devs across the globe will have 48 hours to make a game!!
If you are interested in our Global Game Jam, be sure to signup on globalgamejam.org! We usually hit our maximum capacity far too quickly. https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/seattle-indies-ggj-2026
FAQ:
Q: When does the jam begin?
A: Friday, January 30th
Q: Where will Kick off be held?
A: DigiPen Institute of Technology from 5pm! There will be PIZZA!
Q: Where will the the game jam be held?
A: Since this is a HYBRID event it will be at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) in downtown Seattle as well as at DigiPen in Redmond and online in the discord: https://discord.gg/join-seattle-indies
Q: When does the jam end?
A: Sunday, January 30th
Q: How will the jam end?
A: Sunday, February 1st, we'll be showing gameplay videos of all of your games both live at DigiPen and online on twitch.tv/seattleindies
Q: Will we have an in-person event for the game jam?
A: YES, This event is HYBRID, Saturday we will have jamming available at AIE and DigiPen, Sunday we will reconvene at DigiPen, and we will also have channels in discord solely for Global Game Jam.
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Seattle Indies strives to be an inclusive and welcoming community for everyone. By attending our events, you are agreeing to follow our code of conduct (https://www.seattleindies.org/code-of-conduct/).
Upcoming events
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Diversity Collective+ Coffee Chat
Phoenix Comics and Games, 113 Broadway E, Seattle, WA, USCome to network, socialize, and discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in game development! Folks who identify as an underrepresented minority in the game industry are welcome.
This is an in-person event; we'll be at Phoenix Comics and Games in Capitol Hill.
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Diversity Collective is an inclusive community in Seattle with a mission to support diversity and inclusion in the game and tech industries, including AAA, Indie, VR/AR/XR, and more. We welcome all who identify as an underrepresented gender minority, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, disabled, or neurodivergent.
Join the Seattle Indies Discord! https://discord.gg/5dg8CTcAqG
Join our private D&I channels by messaging @_morphous in Discord.
Twitter: @DCPlus_Seattle
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Playtesting Club
Stoup Brewing - Capitol Hill, 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA, USLooking for feedback on your game? Only had other game developers try it? Playtesting Club is for you!
Playtesting Club takes place at Stoup Brewery in Capitol Hill. Set up a laptop and have strangers from all walks of life try your game! It’s never too early to bring something - as a wise game developer once said, “as soon as you have something that you can move on the screen, hand someone the controller and see what they think.” Whether you have a simple prototype with programmer art or you’re close to shipping something, bring your game! We don’t require polished art here - make sure it’s fun before you pretty it up!
You’re going to get feedback either way - by playtesting, or eventually in your Steam reviews. Why not get ahead of it and get that feedback before you release? Come to Playtesting Club to ensure your steam reviews will be rock solid!
Playtesting Club is on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
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Past events
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