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Playtopia Festival

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An Indie Games and Immersive Arts Festival Cape Town | South Africa 5-6 December 2025 www.playtopiafestival.com #playtopia By creatives For creatives Empowering developers to reach the zenith of their creative ambitions!

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · 17d

Phase one tickets end in 8 days! 🎟✨
Get yours now: tickets.airdosh.co.za/event/free_l...

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imp (they/she) @imp3tuz.blacksky.app · 18d

That time I presented talks at @playtopia.bsky.social 2024 🤭

I'm quite excited for 2025! African #GameDev is growing every day and that makes me so excited. I'm hoping I can chat to the team over at @nyamakop.co.za about Relooted 🦥

#BlackSky #Playtopia

A black presenter on the Playtopia stage holding her phone and wearing a blue dress with a black shirt and vest layered over.

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · 21d

We were so fortunate to have Inka Kendzia, Jason Stapleton, and Noël Labridy bring The Forest Inhales You to Playtopia 2019 🌿✨ A breathtaking fusion of light, sound, and nature — and an unforgettable gift to everyone who experienced it.

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · 27d

It takes out of this world planning to build an out of this world festival 😅

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · 28d

From groundbreaking games and immersive art, to inspiring talks and unforgettable parties — Playtopia is where every vibe collides.
TICKET LINK IN BIO 🔗

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Sep 4

As Above, So Below — an immersive installation created by Sara Laubscher, Gabriella Mathurine, and Stephan — transformed part of the festival floor into a dreamlike world of water, light, and stillness. Exhibited at Playtopia 2024, it invited players to pause, breathe, and play.

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨 Calling all interactive & immersive artists! Join the Makers Massive meetup: short talks 🎤, show & tell 📽, and networking 🍻.
🕕 18:00 Talks ft. @RalphBorland @AmithRanjith @InkaKendzia @ArafaArmadi
🕖 19:00 Show & Tell
🕗 19:45 Network + bar

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 22

Over two energizing days at the Playtopia Summit, voices from around the globe take the stage—indie developers, visionary artists, industry trailblazers—sharing stories, techniques, and revolutionary ideas.

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 14

GAME SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TOMORROW, AUGUST 15TH!
If you're an indie dev hoping to get your game into the Playtopia Arcade, this is your last chance 🎮
Story-rich? Puzzle-packed? Gorgeous? Unique? Whatever you’ve built, we want to play it!

https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-games-2025/

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 12

@superfriendshiparcade.co.za is Cape Town’s own punk games playground — where controllers are anything you can get your hands on, and games are all about joy, laughter, and a little bit of mayhem.
Expect the unconventional.

Tickets: https://tickets.airdosh.co.za/event/free_lives/QnmRNXSV8p0GvD1

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our games arcade is an exciting part of Playtopia, showcasing some of the sickest indie games from around the world.
Submissions close on 15th Aug 🗓️
Submit your game: https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-games-2025/

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 6

With decades of experience shaping culture, community, and creativity, artist and teacher Andrew Putter reminded us last year that play is more than fun.
At Playtopia, every speaker brings something unique — and if you’re listening closely, there’s always more to learn.

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎨 Heads up, artists! Playtopia’s artwork submission deadline has been moved to 30th September 2025, giving you more time to create.
🕹️ Game submissions close August 15th
🎭 Speaker submissions close August 31st
Don’t miss out — playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-...

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 29

Playtopia Festival Director Dom's got the lowdown.
Tag someone who fits the description 👀

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 28

Come play with us!

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 17

"Playtopia is SICK" - Josie Fletcher ✨

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 16

Games that bring homies together? ✅

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 15

If you're planning to submit a game or art for Playtopia 2025, you have one more month and we can't wait to see!

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join the Makers Massive fam at the link in bio!

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 8

We've had some amazing South African games at Playtopia over the years

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is Playtrophia and they LOOOOVE indie games 🥹

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Yellow Lab Games @yellowlabgames.bsky.social · Jul 2

🥁 Calling all metal heads, roguelite fans and disgruntled drummers! 🥁

Get out your favourite band shirt, pad those elbows, and start practicing your pit moves. Metavoidal will be thrashing its way onto Steam & Xbox on the 13th of August 🤘

Wishlist it here 👉 t.co/Tjnzok7aBt

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Jul 3

Once again, I want shorter games with cool art direction made by people who are paid more to work less, and I’m not kidding

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Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jul 2

Inspire or be inspired at the Playtopia Summit.

Wanna submit a talk? 🎤
https://playtopiafestival.co.za/2025-2/call-for-speakers-2025/

Playtopia Festival @playtopia.bsky.social · Jun 27

Who else is hyped for a Playtopia afterparty? 🔥