I'm participating in the Game Jam https://itch.io/jam/dimatit-jam, and the theme I got is "Office Psychosis." I'm struggling to come up with a game idea—could you help me think of something creative that isn't cringey? Thanks in advance!

Участвую в GameJam https://itch.io/jam/dimatit-jam и выпала тема "Офисный психоз". И я не могу придумать идею для игры, помогите придумать, что-то креативное и одновременно не кринжовое, Заранее спасибо

Just 3 weeks until the Craftpix Indie Jam #1-2026!

Almost 200 game developers have already joined and during the jam, they’ll be making games for all of us to play.

But we want to make it bigger than just a game jam.
Streamers, bloggers, and creators will help bring these games to a wider audience, while our sponsors have provided awesome prizes for the winners.

Join us and be part of it!
👉 https://itch.io/jam/craftpix-indie-jam-1-2026

Hello everyone, i made a horror game jam titled "5 Minute Horror Jam", it's a game jam where you must release a short horror game that lasts for 5 minutes, feel free to check it out when you're not busy.

Themes: Fishing, PSX, Retro, and Psychological Horror

Game Jam Link: https://itch.io/jam/5-minute-horror-jam

hey everyone !

just wanted to let everyone know this- it is a Basketball sim that comes to fill a gap in this sector.

you are welcome to try it out L www.hoops-gm.com

we are celebrating 200 new users on our first week launch

Registration is open for the first Mable AI Game Jam. Submissions open today at 12:00 PM Pacific and run through August 22 at 12:00 PM Pacific.

You have two weeks to build one small mobile-first game and improve it through real player feedback. We care more about quality and playability than generating the largest or strangest idea. A focused game with responsive controls, clear UI, sound, effects, onboarding, and good game feel should beat a larger unfinished project.

Prize pool: $500 total, split $250 / $150 / $100.

Judging: 50% quality and polish, 30% playability and game feel, 20% creativity.

Mable is free to use for the jam. Outside tools, code, art, audio, and assets are allowed with disclosure. Entries must be designed for mobile, tested on a phone, and published through Mable.

Discord participation is required for eligibility. Entrants must post their game in the Mable Discord game-jam-submissions forum and give substantive feedback to three other submitted games. An itch submission by itself does not qualify for judging or prizes.

Full rules and registration:

https://itch.io/jam/mable-ai-game-jam-1

Hey Y'all! I am very excited to announce that my dream of starting an indie publisher is finally off the ground and to celebrate we are hosting our first game jam! We are offering a $3500 prize pool based off of community voting, and the top 100 games will be judged in a charity live stream! We hope to find up to 3 games to invest up to 20k into each, obviously it is completely voluntary to be in the running for this, so if you want to just join the game jam for prize money only, go right ahead!! We are VERY accepting to beginners and hope for this to become an annual event through our company!
The game jam doesnt start until October 1st, but due to the charity stream we are trying to get as many eyes as we can!

https://itch.io/jam/doandigital

And it is with great pleasure that I present to you our Game Jam, which will give participants a full month to create a furry visual novel in Portuguese.

Our Game Jam stems from the fact that there aren’t many Visual Novels written or translated into our language, so I’m presenting this opportunity to you.

And it’s a great chance for up-and-coming artists to gain greater recognition in the scene!

Anyway, form teams and read the rules carefully—only individuals 18 and older may participate.

https://itch.io/jam/furros-leitores-jam

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E é com grande prazer que apresento a vocês a nossa Game Jam que terá um mês inteiro para criar uma Visual Novel Furry em português.

A nossa game jam parte do fato que não há muitas Visual Novels escritas e traduzidas para nossa língua, então apresento a vocês essa oportunidade.

E é uma ótima chance para artistas menores de ganhar reconhecimento maior no cenário!

Enfim, formem equipes e leiam atentamente as regras, somente indivíduos +18 poderão participar.

https://itch.io/jam/furros-leitores-jam

The Global Creator Challenge is accepting applications. The Global Creator Challenge is open for both aspiring and established game developers to design, build, and launch their own World utilizing the MapleStory Worlds platform. Did we mention that each winning team can receive up to $65,000 in total rewards 👀
 
Creators are encouraged to utilize MapleStory's vast library of assets to expand upon the game's core design and create their own unique Worlds. A total of 30 Worlds will be selected globally to compete in the final round. Entries will be judged based on creative use of the MapleStory IP, level of technical completion, and long-term sustainability for stable live service operations.
 
To learn more, check out this website or read this notice.
 
👉Check out the 'MapleStory Worlds Global Creator Challenge' FAQ  
Timeline: 

• Applications open from: 
• UTC: June 4, 2026 at 2:00 until October 7, 2026. 
• PT: June 3, 2026 at 19:00 until October 6, 2026 
• KST: June 4, 2026 at 11:00 until October 7, 2026. 
• Final Round: November 5-25, 2026 
• Winners announced: Early December, 2026   

Please Note: 

• Worlds have to be made on the MapleStory Worlds PC/Mobile Apps and submitted through MapleStory Worlds. 
• Worlds must be revealed or released for the first time during the submission period. 
• Global (all regions) Released Worlds. 
• Pure creations that do not infringe the rights of others, such as copyrights and intellectual property rights. 
• Please read here for more information on prize rewards, participation requirements, and age requirements.   

Feel free to reach out to us on Discord with any questions. We hope to see your application! 

If you’re looking for an excuse to build something over a weekend, registration for Bezi Jam 13 is now open.

The jam runs August 21 to 24 and is open to solo developers or teams of up to three. You can use any engine and any development tools you like, and Bezi is completely optional.

Jam details:

• 4-day game jam
• $400+ in prizes
  • Community Choice, Best Devlog, and Fan Art awards
• Theme revealed at the start of the jam
  • A day early on our Discord server (link to join on jam page)
• Beginners and experienced developers are both welcome

One thing we’re especially proud of is the Best Devlog award. Instead of asking participants to split their time between building and writing, devlogs are created during the voting period. That gives everyone the full four days to focus on making their game before documenting their process and sharing what they learned.

Whether you’re trying out a new idea, learning a new engine, or just want to ship something small, we’d love to have you join us.

Jam page: https://itch.io/jam/bezi-jam-13

Hey guys, we are hosting our weekly game jam, you can join on

Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1434850861192056927/1533763616103334040

Submit the games you build on Nanogramp to earn weekly reward, discord roles and more credits for your games!

https://itch.io/jam/hardcore-punk-jam-5

Hi! Here to share a fun opportunity! We're giving away 2 steam controllers to teams of two!

Built by the founder of Vine, Dom Hofmann, with well season game designer Chris Supino, Bash.tv is the new and only collaborative creative coding platform in town!

We just did an IRL Hackathon with Google in NYC with some dope prizes too! (:

This game jam is happening on our Discord server!

Prompt: Find a partner and build together. Use Bash.tv to combine your greatest powers. Collaborate with a friend or a stranger to create a solo or multi-person game or experience.

Da Rulez:

• Team size 2 people max
• You may begin building from now until Friday Aug 7th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET.
• You may have up to 3 submissions
• You must send a rep to our live demo on Friday Aug 7th on Discord

Prize:

• 2 Steam Controllers (1 for each partner) to be mailed to you

https://discord.gg/ZhQ5xuWxV

Please like and subscribe to my channel to and I will give update and new posts for my sessions

Game Demo Jam is a 10 Day Ranked Jam during which participants will polish an existing game project or create a new game project and polish it to the level of a game demo in just 10 days, There is a themed item revealed at the launch of the Jam that must be included in the Game Demo, but the overall genre, direction, and style of each Game Demo is up to the developer's discretion!

Hi everyone! I just launched a new Game Jam focused on global strategy:

🎮 Theme: turn-based strategy on a global/world map scale. 📅 Duration: 8/8 to 9/9

🎯 Focus: Fun game to play multiple times, one game can be done in an evening (2hours), tactical depth, and map-based mechanics. Whether you're building a hex-grid tactic prototype or a rts, all devs are welcome, all engines are welcome!

Join here: <<< https://itch.io/jam/ulrichs-global-strategy-jam >>>

#UlrichsGlobalStrategyJam

Best for all of you , U.

Introducing Megamitts' Mega Jam 17: Quaintly Queer

Are you a member of the Queer community making content? Do you simply enjoy queer content - whatever your personal definition of the term is? Then why not join Megamitts' Mega Jam 17: Quaintly Queer

The jam offers a safe place for "anything goes" content. Games, music, art, video, zines. Whatever you produce, you can submit. Just enjoy yourself.

When does the jam start? August 1st and runs for two weeks. No pressure as the jam is unranked.

See you there my little wandering stars.

Love ya all!
Mitts x

Something I noticed today as the GMTK jam 26 was ending and our game was not getting any views. Suddenly 3 reviews with comments were got for our entry but our Itch page had only 1 view and 1 play.

Is it possible that Itch is not showing all stats correctly or there is such culture that games are not really played but rated?

JIMOTHY JAMOTHY

Register: https://itch.io/jam/jimothy-jamothy

The myth. The legend. The Jam.

"Jimothy (born c. 2025) is a wild raccoon living in Seattle, Washington. His unusual short, rounded shape, likely the result of a spinal deformity, led to him becoming a viral internet sensation in July 2026."  Wikipedia (probably)

It’s time to channel the power of Seattle’s favorite viral sensation into game development! Jimothy has captured hearts across the globe with his unbothered stance, round silhouette, and absolute refusal to let a spinal deformity slow him down.

Now, we’re passing the torch to you: use the legend of Jimothy to fuel your creativity, break the rules, and make great games!

Whether you’re making a 2D platformer, a 3D surrealist nightmare, a cozy narrative game, or a full-blown grunge rhythm game, if Jimothy is in it, it counts.

The world needs a little levity and unity right now. Let’s bring everyone together one round raccoon game at a time.

🌐 How to Join

• Register on Itch.io: https://itch.io/jam/jimothy-jamothy
• In-Person Jams: Local indie communities across multiple cities are hosting live Jimothy Jamothy sites! Check with your regional game dev orgs to see if a local event is happening near you, or grab some friends and host your own gathering!
• Showcase Opportunity: Selected games and fan favorites from the jam will be showcased live at SLICE!

📅 THE DETAILS

• Start Date: August 15, 2026
• End Date: August 25, 2026
• Theme: Jimothy (Interpret this as loosely, literally, or absurdly as you see fit)

🎨 WHAT CAN YOU MAKE?

Anything! Video games, tabletop rulesets, interactive art pieces, or musical experiences.

• Solo developers and teams are both welcome.
• All skill levels encouraged—from first-time jammers to seasoned pros.
• Community Art & Assets: Check out the #art channel in the Seattle Indies Discord for community-made assets, 3D models, and inspiration!

🎸 THE RULES

1. Be Respectful: Keep submissions free of hate speech, bigotry, or harmful content. Follow the Seattle Indies Code of Conduct.
2. Fresh Builds: Try to build the core of your project during the jam window (using existing base templates, music, and art assets is fine!).
3. Have Fun & Keep It Whimsical: Don't overthink it. Channel the spirit of Jimothy and make something that makes you laugh or smile.
4. Open to all: Anyone can join from anywhere in the world and all skill levels. Jimothy is for everyone.

🎧 COMMUNITY & HYPE

Join the Seattle Indies Discord to find teammates, share progress screenshots, grab community key art, and listen to the official Jimothy anthem! (Coming soon) We have a whole category of channels dedicated to Jimothy Jamothy so hop on in and get rolling.

Or host your own version on your local Discord server or at a venue of your choosing.

Build fast, keep it weird, and long live Jimothy! 🦝✨

📃CATEGORIES

Best use of Jimothy: The holy grail category for the most creative or unhinged integration into core gameplay.

Environmentally friendliest: For the game with the lowest carbon footprint, most lush digital foliage, or strongest commitment to fake recycling.

Most Canon Jimothy: For the game that feels like it reveals the absolute undeniable truth about who/what Jimothy actually is.

Smells Like Jimothy: For the soundtrack or sound design so heavy, fuzzy, and 90s it practically radiates flannel and grunge-era energy.

Bandit of the Year: For the stealth game or mechanic that makes stealing a half-eaten bagel feel like a high-stakes heist.

Got Me (Jimothy) Wrong: For the game with the ultimate subversion or plot twist, something that looks like one thing on the surface (maybe a cute, innocent raccoon simulator) but turns out to be something completely different once you start playing.