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for lands upon which the Frosty Games team lives and works, the Darawaal and Wurundjeri
Wewarung people, and pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We also extend
that same respect to any First Nations people tuning in today. This always was, and always
will be, Aboriginal land.
Kia ora everyone and welcome to this second Frosty Games Fest showcase.
We hope you're excited to see announcements, reveals and updates from more than 50 of the
coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa in New Zealand.
But before we get started, we want to take a minute to thank our incredible 2026 sponsors,
Cove and Strange Scaffold.
We are incredibly grateful to both our sponsors. Their support has meant we can bring you another awesome showcase full of fresh, homegrown games.
Code is New Zealand's centre of digital excellence for game development, helping indie game studios with grant funding, mentorship and more, supporting pathways into the games industry.
Find out more at NZ-code.nz
Strange Skaffold is a game studio committed to making great games consistently and taking
care of the people who make them.
Check out their latest project, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and make sure to wishlist
Tripp Kutten is supporting me from another world on Steam now.
Alright, as you watch the showcase today, you'll see this icon pop up, letting you know
there's a demo that you can play on Steam right now.
You'll also see this special Frosty Scoop alert before all of our exciting
World Premiere reveals. Last but definitely not least, and actually maybe the most important thing,
is that you can find a complete list of all the games featured today over on FrostyGamesBase.com,
as well as a link to our Steam event for easy wishlisting right after the show.
Okay, now let's see some games.
Hello, it's me, Janet DeMorne, coming to you digitally thanks to the wonders of the
internet.com.
I'm here today to tell you about an exciting demo my marketing team just told me about.
It's got chills, frills and product placements, an escape house comedy horror starring me,
Janet DeMorne.
So, won't you join me?
Janet DeMorne.
In Janet DeMorne.
is a slumlord and a witch. Steam demo out now.
Is that it Bridget? Are we done here? Dirty little renters.
Hey Frosty fans, my name is Beebe and I'm a variety streamer, a historical baddie and
a lover of using my platform to raise funds for charity. Come hang out with me on Twitch
or YouTube at basically Beebe and let me know what your favourite Frosty Games first feature
is. Could this next game be it? Fans of cows and chests, listen up because this game has
Neither. Strap in for a fresh look at this real-time artillery game where Super Smash Bros. meets worms but with a movement system all of its own.
Friends. Roman statues. Frosty games.
This is Calchess.
What was it, Calchess?
Get upgrades. Last rockets at your friend until somebody falls off.
Oh, it's the little guy!
It's introducing the little guy!
Wait, wait, wait!
Did you bring your motorbike?
You're sick of motorbiking, little guy!
Oh, nice save!
Oh, it's ending in...
Don't forget to wish...
Oh
Hi, I'm Sean from Duo Bonzo and I'm out here in the tropical rainforest of North Queensland.
This place has been a huge inspiration for our fishing game, Fishing Echoes.
You'll need to track fish feeding habits and their activities to catch the most special
ones that will help you on your journey. We can't wait for everyone to see the game.
Get hooked and learn how to master the art of the rod.
Welcome to the picturesque banks of the Mystic Grove, Humble Angler. It is here where the
enchanted waters flow lazily beneath a tangled canopy that you'll learn how to tackle the
art of the rod. Like many hoopfuls before you that sought to harness great power, you will
You'll need to learn how to control the elemental abilities that these creatures possess.
You'll discover that the fish of these waters hold many secrets, some wondrous, some bizarre,
and others still that truly embody the alien mysteries of the deep.
Your journey will take you far from your peaceful grove into the deep heart of jungles, across
icy tundras, and other fantastic vistas beyond.
I will need the help of the masters of these places if you were to succeed what others could not.
Will you be the Angler of Legend to stop the maelstrom that threatens our oceans by catching the fabled Machine Echoes?
Hi everyone, my name's Ted Darling and I'm the video editor here at Team Frost the Games
based.
If you're watching this, it means that I was successful in putting the showcase together
and I'm not currently being comforted by sports by a giant anthropomorphic ice cream.
Coming up next, we've got an early access announcement for fans of road-like powered
defense games, like me.
In this next game, your play is a reluctant Apollo, helping the gods of Olympus defend
their home from the ravenous hordes.
Hope you enjoy!
Hey there, my name is Bradley and I'm the developer of Verbal Void, an upcoming adventure
game that explores neurodiversity through three unique characters as they
venture across the Rooney Islands, a long forgotten mining town with a tragic
fate. I've been working this game for over eight years and to be a labor of love.
So I hope you enjoy this upcoming trailer and a couple of the new mechanics in the
game, and you enjoy the rest of the Frosty Game Fest.
I
Hi, I'm Kieran from Team Frosty Games Fest, and I was brought here from my home planet
to discover what Aura is and if it can help our declining birth rates.
We're really letting it rip with this next title.
Build your battle top and fight to become King of the Streets as you skate around a
vibrant Y2K city in this bite-sized roguelike based loosely on a certain 2000s toy anime.
Three, two, one.
I
Hi Frosty fans, my name is Qualbert and I'm the creator of Qualbert.com.
An independent gaming website where our reviews are more than just a number.
team love locally made indie games and if you do too, check out quarlbert.com, join our discord
and find us on socials. Now get ready for a turn-based tactics RPG of rebellion on Roller Skates.
In this next game you'll lead a crew of skaters and street artists rising up against an impressive
regime with brand new game play ready to roll out right now.
I
Hey there, I'm Jeff, form a magician.
And I'm Winston, I'm one of the directors of Summary Pump, the studio that brought you
the classic indie multiplayer shooter Screenshot.
And I'm a pharmacist turned magician, turned game developer, who was also in the Mortal
Combat movie, as double for Luke Kane.
We've teamed up to build a new kind of multiplayer game, and we're really excited to show you
all today.
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a movie star, this could be your big break.
PILOTS A!
See the truth!
You're playing with me!
Now how'd you get over it?
What?
Can't I require a friend?
What are you doing?
It's too dangerous.
It could come back any second.
And you have done so.
Be a pre-dust.
Oh, f**k.
Yeah, you're going to turn around now, aren't you?
You're going to turn around now, aren't you?
Oh, no, wait.
I'm dead.
No, I'm dead.
I'm dead.
I'm sorry, boss.
The money.
This family.
Wait! Wait! Okay!
You're a liar to God! On God!
I am ready for it!
This case! This case!
It's always the best case!
What the heck is this treasure right now?
I just f***ing died!
This is my first time!
In case you missed it, we're currently running a made in ANZ humble bundle containing some
very, very cool games at an incredible price. All of supporting Doctors Without Borders,
an international charity delivering emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict,
epidemics, healthcare exclusion and disasters globally. Be sure to check it out.
Hey Frosty fans, welcome to my Games Corner. I'm Nom and you can join me on YouTube, TikTok
and Instagram at Nom's Games Corner where we talk about weird facts about video games. Now let
Let us take you on an introspective journey, as we exclusively reveal this narrative-focused
walking sim told through a pre-teens YouTube video playlist.
We invite you to take this opportunity to think about your relationship with play, community,
and creative practice.
What's up everyone?
I'm just going through these videos that we made when we were like 12 or 13.
I don't think anyone was even watching these videos.
They had like, lol. 13 views.
I mean, we were just having fun.
Maybe it was kind of cringe.
But we were just making mods.
And even like, custom maps.
Oh, and we even made my friend's childhood bedroom.
I don't even know who we were making these for, but...
There's only a post-it one for the office here.
Oh shit, sorry. I'll just mute that.
I don't want to get demonetised.
I don't know.
I'm not even friends with these people anymore.
I'm not even sure how I would make this stuff now.
But, uh, whatever.
I'm gonna show you what we make together.
Oh, uh, and like and subscribe.
Hey all you frosty freaks, I'm Ruby, I'm Peter, I'm Gus, and we're Backpocket, the
The only Aussie gaming talk show to have a dog called Scotty is our boss.
We create a talk show on YouTube and Twitch that goes live every Thursday.
We've been making this silly show for a long time now, playing games and talking to devs,
and it's a joy to be part of the wonderful Australian games industry.
And that's why it's our pleasure to introduce the next frosty game in this fest.
Now grab your balls and set sail on your pirate mine cart into the depths.
Strike oars to power up your ball and fight the enemy horde in a unique blend of pinball,
the chinko and bubble shooter in a game where no two runs are the same.
Oh yeah, the pirates.
The pirates, huh?
Oh yeah!
I
Hi, I'm Lucy. I'm the AD here at Frosty Games Fest, which means I'm responsible for a ton
of the art and wrangling our little ice cream guy while being responsible for any crimes
he commits.
Coming up next, you awaken as a little troll trapped in a mysterious witch's house in
this 2D hand-drawn chroniclic adventure.
He's together fragments of the past, uncover secrets, and find the secret to your escape
in this upcoming title.
I
Woman Jekyll Frosty Games Fest, my name is Jack with the Fingers and I am a disabled
and queer streamer on Born-A-Rong Land. With my chaotic community and my furry sidekick
punch, I love to play a variety of games all with a lens of accessibility and inclusion.
You can find me everywhere searching Jack with the Fingers and you can find our new
first 30 access review series on YouTube. Now I'm proud to introduce the next title
from a team that has been vocal about the importance of accessibility in their games.
Get ready to start your job as an official trading card inspector and uncover a tale
of friendship, corporate espionage, and murder?
Habubis Corporation needs you to become our newest trading card inspector!
Your new cozy job as a trading card inspector will have you sorting, treading, and valuing
cards from our award-winning Habubis Trading Card Game.
You'll enjoy the many benefits of working for Habubis Corporation.
Challenging work environments that provide opportunities for personal growth.
Desk personalization with company-approved colors, toys, and cosmetics.
The exciting ability to spend your wage on your very own Habubis Card collection.
Weekly access to a room containing a window and more.
Join Habubus Corporation and dive into its mysteries
when Trading Card Inspector launches...
Wait a minute, it's already out?
I forget the trailer.
I'm gonna go to Steam to play Trading Card Inspector
right now.
Prepare for your first shift in Trading Card Inspector
out now on Steam.
We think you're really going to fit in
with our corporate culture!
I
Penguin Colony is one of those stories which I'm really happy we are making.
They don't get made often.
It's a new type of cosmic horror game where you're a penguin instead of a human.
You're from the southern hemisphere, not the north.
It's the story of dual narration.
Nazi relic hunters have stumbled their way into the Lovecraft mythos and they think they
found their ancestors.
In the south, it's what Alfano would be doing in a story like this, cleaning up their mess.
My niece is voicing the Kaitiaki entirely in Te Reo Māori.
Tim did the Kiritui and placed it digitally.
I think about Kiritui a lot.
It's one of those recent Maldi inventions made by Maldi, but it's for everyone.
That's the joy of this new way of storytelling.
Anything's possible.
Hello, Frosty Games Fest.
My name is Reeps, and I'm a horror games fanatic.
Obsessed with lore and theories, as you can find out on my YouTube channel.
But most importantly, coming up next, take on the role of an outcast, ledgling alchemist,
crafting potent potions and uncovering secrets in this hand-drawn,
a Lovecraftian thriller with a brand new demo out now.
Hey, folks!
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Hi friends, I'm Steph Tanikassier and I am a journalist, presenter, and creator who
loves old things, RPGs, narratives, TCGs, and celebrating freaky little guys in our games.
You can find me at Steph Panicassio and pretty much every platform and the only one, so reasonably easy to find.
Now, get ready to balance work, vampirism, and partying like it's 1999 in King's Cross Sydney during the final year of the millennium.
Find the meaning of life between night shifts at your dead-end job and try your best to keep the dark desires at bay.
Or don't. You are a vampire after all.
I'm just trying to find out what I can do to get this guy back.
I'm not sure if he's here or not, but I'm pretty sure he's here.
I'm not sure if he's here or not, but I'm pretty sure he's here.
I'm pretty sure he's here.
I'm pretty sure he's here.
I
Hi
Hello Frosty fans, my name is Revy, I go by CatgirlFingies, I am a variety streamer
so I love to stream from cutes to hard games.
May my community really love to uplift indie games and the devs that create them by wishlisting
the games or trying out new demos that come out.
You can find my streams on Twitch or YouTube, just search the name CatgirlFingies to find
me.
I'm stoked to introduce our next game, a mysterious and macabre point and click adventure.
Join Nora as she attempts to uncover the secrets of Gruson Grub and the mysterious disappearance of her fellow townsfolk.
Something is coming.
The silent spark
Ignites the cascade.
You've really gone off the deep end, haven't you?
I'm just out in the wilderness looking for crimp dens.
Nothing crazy about that.
Why do I get the feeling that I'm being watched?
Something strange lives on this mountain.
I've never heard anything like it before.
Everyone has their burden with the truth.
Maybe you can piece it together.
I think we'd better find out.
I'll see you in the next video.
I
Hi everyone, I'm Bloody Drongo and I love strategy, simulation and sandbox games.
On my channel I do first time playthroughs and challenge runs of those genres.
You can find me on both Twitch and YouTube as Bloody Drongo.
This next game is an ultra tactile, single player simulator all about cleaning retro
video games.
Get ready to purchase and carefully unwrap sealed packages, scrub away the grime and
And personalize your space.
Make sure you check out the huge variety of other incredible Summer Games first showcases
happening this weekend.
Who knows where you'll discover your next favourite game?
There's really something for everyone.
head to summergamesfest.com for all the links. Okay now back to the show.
Hi Frosty fans, my name's Pritika and I'm the social and community manager for
Frosty Games Fest. Our next game has me buzzing. It finds you washed up on the
shore of a mysterious island populated only with bees? In this relaxing idle
clip again you'll plant flowers and befriend the bees in your quest to
uncover the mysterious island secrets.
It's another great day, saving the bees.
Enjoy.
Good day to find out what is up and is your boy SimpleWay coming all the way from Oteoror
to tell you about this next game, you're going to love it, right?
It's got all the seas you want, it's got some chaos in there, it's got combat in there as
as well, and it's got that other seat.
You know my favorite one.
It's cooking, it's cooking.
That's what it is, cooking.
Welcome to the wasteland, everybody.
Where the hot dogs are a little bit sus,
and those customers, they're dangerous as hell.
And I don't know how this happened,
but you might be the last hope.
You might be the last hope for a good
French food and bun combination, yeah?
It's greasy, it's violent, it's disgusting,
and it probably violates a lot of the health codes, okay?
But nevertheless, it's hospitality, baby.
Sit back and take a look.
I
It's almost time to say goodbye, but we've still got a surprise or two in store, so don't
go anywhere just yet.
The Frosted Games mission is to celebrate everything that makes A&Z games the coolest.
We punch above our weight down here from the bottom of the world, and we want to connect
more players across the globe with the variety of incredible games that get made here.
But again, we couldn't do any of that without the support of our fantastic 2026 sponsors,
Code, and Strange Scatfold.
Their support allows us to showcase a wide variety of studios, developers, and projects,
so please make time to check them out and support them too.
We also want to give a big thank you to JetPilly and the Summer Game Best team.
for featuring Frosty as part of their official lineup
and helping to put a bigger spotlight
on the coolest games made in ANZ.
Lastly, we want to thank all the developers
who worked so hard to showcase their awesome announcements
today.
And we want to thank you for tuning in to see them.
If you enjoyed the show today, please consider signing up
to the Frosty fans mailing list at FrostyGamesGamesCase.com
for more news and updates from us all year round.
And while you're on the website, remember
you'll also be able to find that complete list of all of the games in today's show,
as well as a link to the Steam event. Again, a wishlist is an incredible way to show your
support to your favourite upcoming games. And now, I think there makes a time for one
last thing.
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