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Short Games Showcase 2026

Recording
Aired
Aug 7, 2026
Games we track
6 of 23 shown

Short Games Showcase 2026 is an event dedicated to celebrating short video games on Steam. This showcase highlights games that offer a complete and fulfilling experience lasting under 5 hours of gameplay, making them perfect for players who enjoy concise and impactful narratives.

Demand rose after the show

Not measured: none of the 6 games had a reading from before the show.

Line-up 6

  1. Frog Island August 20, 2026 · Linux, PC 39
  2. Winter Whiskers 2026 · Mac, PC 35
  3. Dead Watch 2027 · Linux, Mac, PC 30
  4. Pirofauna TBA · Mac, PC 20
  5. We Grew Up in War 2027 · Android, PC, iOS 16
  6. A House Inside Me March 30, 2026 · PC —

Other upcoming showcases

  1. Dec 110:00 UTC INDIE Live Expo 2026.12.1 starts in 23 days YouTube