A big Steam sale of IGF award winners and finalists is now underway

When it comes to video game awards, many are seen as popularity contests and can be quite boring. However, one award show stands out in my eyes – the Independent Games Festival awards (IGFs).

The IGF Celebration Days Steam sale is currently ongoing, offering discounts on past winners and finalists until July 20th. This sale showcases the creativity and innovation that the IGF awards celebrate.

The Steam sale features discounts on recent IGF 2024 award winners like Rhythm Doctor, Mediterranea Inferno (70% off), and Venba (40% off). Additionally, there are discounts on 2024 finalists and winners from previous years such as Cocoon, Cobalt Core, A Highland Song, 80 Days, Spelunky, Fez, and Darwinia.

The IGF awards are unique in that they are decided by a panel of journalists and developers who sift through hundreds of submissions to highlight standout games. This process, along with a smaller group of hand-picked judges, helps to promote design and innovation over popularity. This has led to the recognition of lesser-known games like Outer Wilds, which won the Grand Prize in 2015. Overall, the IGF awards have played a significant role in advancing the gaming industry.

Not only does the IGF awards contribute to the growth of our medium, but it also offers a great selection of discounted games for players to enjoy.