Osaka Game Dungeon 2
Overview
The Osaka edition of Tokyo Game Dungeon, launched in late 2025 as a hands-on showcase for self-made digital games. It is open to individuals, students, doujin circles, and small teams, allocating booths first-come rather than by jury. The second edition expands to 1.9 times the floor area and 160 booths. Under-18s enter free all day, and admission is free after 16:00.
Program
- Playable exhibits of self-made digital games by individuals, students, doujin circles and small teams, with related merchandise
- 160 general exhibitor booths, first come first served with no screening
- Separate booths and sponsorship plans for companies
Foundation
- Founded
- 2025
- Founder
- Game Dungeon Office
First held in December 2025, extending the Tokyo-established Game Dungeon format into Kansai. A no-jury, first-come model and a low booth fee make it accessible to first-time solo developers
Transition
- 2025 First Osaka Game Dungeon held December 27 with 107 exhibiting groups
- 2026 Details for the second edition announced, with booth applications opening June 26
- 2026 Held December 26 at My Dome Osaka with 1.9 times the floor area and 160 booths
Voices
Submit your print files early, and headphones may be unnecessary if the monitor puts out sound (from Chimayoi's exhibitor report, in Japanese)
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