TGS2025 Announcing the 8 Finalists for Sense of Wonder Night 2025!
■Eight Finalists for Sense of Wonder Night 2025 Announced!
“Sense of Wonder Night” is a contest designed to discover indie game developers whose game ideas evoke a ʻsense of wonderʼ̶a moment when, upon seeing or hearing the concept, one feels as if their world has shifted. Now in its 18th year, SOWN expanded its entry eligibility this year to include not only exhibitors selected for “SELECTED INDIE 80,” but also companies exhibiting in the Indie Game Area. Out of 165 entries, eight titles have been chosen as finalists. These developers will present their works at 17:00 on Friday, September 26, the second business day of TGS2025.
【Sense of Wonder Night Overview】
Date/Time: September 26, 2025 (Fri) 17:00– (also streamed in the official program)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, International Conference Hall
Information: https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/jp/sow
＜Sense of Wonder Night 2025 Finalists＞
Exhibitor：Latent Entertainment
Title：Deep Space
Country/Region：日本
Trailer：https://youtu.be/PNcBC2oTzM8
Exhibitor：Nearpin GO
Title：Nearpin GO
Country/Region：日本
Trailer：https://youtu.be/8Tinpd992a8
Exhibitor：Non-Virtual Reality Games
Title：NonVirtual Reality Games
Country/Region：ドイツ
Trailer：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twM7JsBVGJ0
Exhibitor：Playables
Title：Time Flies
Country/Region：スイス
Trailer：https://youtu.be/a8mCe__c76k
Exhibitor：TearyHand Studio
Title：Darekare
Country/Region：日本
Trailer：https://youtu.be/nHdGkfflYFs?si=M4OKO0DNDyPhAHMi
Exhibitor：TopplePOP
Title：TopplePop
Country/Region：オーストラリア
Trailer：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr0loIDVuU4
Exhibitor：Word Game（JPN ver）
Title：Word Game
Country/Region：台湾
Trailer：https://youtu.be/RUZmdpH8_TA?si=fWEZdNpc13td5iLO
Exhibitor：Yamamu Games
Title：BB Adventure
Country/Region：日本
Trailer：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJFVRIJ5xHw
