Weird Days is an online indie game festival celebrating unconventional, original, and creative independent games. Each edition explores a different theme, inviting players to discover unique experiences beyond the usual spotlight.
For this spooky season, Dark Tales by Warm Light embraces the mysterious, eerie, and atmospheric side of indie gaming, where dark stories meet the warmth of discovery.
At the heart of Weird Days is a carefully curated selection of hidden indie gems that often go unnoticed. Through a thoughtful and meticulous selection process, the festival aims to shine a light on distinctive games, celebrate the creativity of their developers, and connect them with curious players looking for something different.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
● Trailer Showcase (November 2): Premiering at 7 PM UTC (8 PM CET), this special showcase will immerse viewers in a dark, cozy, and of course, delightfully weird atmosphere! Hosted by our wonderful Emily and Kate from No Small Games, the show will take audiences on a journey through a carefully curated selection of unique indie games, exciting trailers, and hidden gems. Assets from the trailer showcase, here.
● Playtest Days (November 4-7): Four special days dedicated to connecting players and indie developers! Discussion forums will open in the Dark Cocooning Events Steam Community Group, giving players the opportunity to interact directly with over 25 indie studios, share their experiences, ask questions, and freely discuss their games. A special moment of exchange designed to bring developers and players closer together.
● Daily Livestreams & Creator Coverage: Throughout the festival, content creators, streamers, and artists will bring Weird Days to life with daily livestreams, gameplay sessions, interviews, artistic performances, live demonstrations, and special features promoting participating indie games.
● Guest Curators: A diverse lineup of invited curators, including Lucy James, Andreea Gajda, and many others, will share their personal selections and recommendations, helping audiences discover even more hidden indie gems.
● #WeirdDaysAfter: The discoveries don't end when the festival does! Through our media partners, Weird Days continues to shine a spotlight on selected indie games with exclusive developer interviews, special features, and more surprises to come. An opportunity to keep exploring hidden gems and celebrating the creativity of independent developers beyond the festival.
PRESSKIT
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