18 Korean Indie Games Debut at Tokyo Game Show 2025: Complete Lineup Revealed
Two major Korean agencies unite to showcase breakthrough indie titles at Japan's biggest gaming exhibition
Tokyo Game Show 2025 runs September 25-28 at Makuhari Messe, featuring a joint Korean pavilion that marks the largest coordinated Korean indie game showcase in the event's history. Gyeonggi Content Agency and Seoul Business Agency (SBA) have selected 18 standout indie developers to penetrate the lucrative Japanese gaming market.
Korean Gaming Agencies Form Strategic Alliance
Gyeonggi Content Agency, established in August 2001, partners with Seoul Business Agency, which supports over 1,000 content creators through comprehensive SME programs. This collaboration supplements Korea Creative Content Agency's separate 15-game showcase, creating unprecedented Korean representation at TGS 2025.
Featured Game Lineup: 18 Breakthrough Titles
Luna Hop - Seoul Adventure Story
A 3D narrative adventure where players control Luna, a rabbit exploring colorless Seoul while collecting moon fragments to restore the city's lost colors. Inspired by artist Choi Young-ah's "Moon Rabbit" picture book, the game blends urban realism with magical storytelling.
Eternal Return - Korean Battle Royale Success
This free-to-play 2.5D battle royale combines MOBA mechanics with survival elements, boasting "Very Positive" Steam reviews from over 12,500 players. The game won awards at the 2021 Korea Game Awards and achieved 52,853 concurrent players within seven weeks of launch.
Complete Game Roster:
Action Games:
- Undercity Creature Survival - Vampiric roguelight action with creature collection
- Project Revenant - Precision aiming run-and-gun mechanics
- Rapin - Combat-free 2D platformer by Studio Dudal featuring rabbit explorers
Rhythm & Music:
- Elia - Emotional rhythm game with seasonal content updates
- Beat the Beat: Rhythm Action - Strategic character-collecting rhythm battles
Strategy & Simulation:
- Who's Next? - Multiplayer social deduction set in Korean traditional hell
- Otherworld Hair Shop - Fantasy salon management tycoon game
- World On - Strategic MMO shooter with real-world city conquest
- AI Grand Prix - AI agent-based simulation racing with blockchain integration
RPG & Adventure:
- Dark Lord Saga - Hybrid puzzle RPG with one-stroke drawing combat
- Lunaraxia - Modern soulslike with deck-building roguelike elements
Mobile & Platform Games:
- Metal Slug: Rush - Vertical mobile adaptation of SNK's legendary franchise
- Sol's RNG - Roblox gacha game focused on rare aura collection
Established Titles:
- Red Stone - Veteran MMORPG celebrating its 20th anniversary in Japan
- Story-driven Adventure - Otaku culture-themed narrative game featuring spending challenges
Market Strategy and Timing
TGS 2025 has become the largest edition in history with 1,138 exhibitors across 4,159 booths, representing 46 countries and regions. Korea's content industry achieved 3.1% growth in recent periods, positioning Korean developers for international expansion.
The Japanese market serves as a critical gateway for Asian expansion due to its sophisticated gaming culture and quality standards. Success stories like Eternal Return, which became the second Korean game after PUBG to exceed 40,000 Steam users, demonstrate Korean developers' potential in global markets.
Event Details and Access
Business Days: September 25-26 (Industry professionals)
Public Days: September 27-28 (General admission)
Daily hours: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM JST. Tickets cost ¥3,000 and must be purchased in advance
The joint Korean pavilion represents a calculated strategy to establish stronger international market positions through coordinated industry support. Success at TGS 2025 could set precedents for future collaborative gaming industry promotion efforts globally.
This coverage is based on official announcements from participating Korean agencies and verified game development information.
