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IndieCade exists to support the independent development community and to shine a light on diverse and expansive work from around the world. Memberships provide the crucial support to make this mission possible.

Additionally, if you would like to help support IndieCade, please consider donating. As a volunteer-based entity every contribution makes a huge difference for our being able to support and highlight game creators.

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Membership Packages

Student

$39.00/yr. or equivalent to $3.25/mo.

For Individual Students
The Student membership tier keeps you in the center of our year-round activities. It comes with great discounts and passes! (Student ID required)

Join at Student Tier

Classic

$69.00/yr. or equivalent to $5.70/mo.

For Individuals
The Classic membership tier keeps you in the center of our year-round activities. It comes with great discounts and passes!

Join at Classic Tier

Plus

$249/yr. or equivalent to $20/mo.

For Individuals
The Plus membership tier is full IndieCade engagement year-round. It comes with every individual level Membership benefit!

Join at Plus Tier

Group

$499.00/yr. or equivalent to $41.60/mo.

For Small Studios and Institutions
The Group membership tier provides entry level benefits for multiple individuals within a small studio or academic institution, including entry level Horizons access.

Join at Group Tier

Academic Institutions / Large Studios / Sponsorships

Customized opportunities to participate at the Gold, Silver, and Platinum levels. This includes representation and visibility at the Festival (game and company placement), for both live and online events, as well as speaking opportunities and more!

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As a volunteer-based entity every contribution makes a huge difference for our being able to support and highlight game creators. It means an enormous amount to us and it is deeply appreciated.

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Student Classic Plus Group
ANNUAL COST $39/yr $69/yr $249/yr $499/yr
Festival Game Submissions
Free IndieCade Festival Submission !! (Transferrable)
Free Student Festival Game Submission !!
Written Submission Feedback
Special Festival Submission Discount
Student Submission Discount
Event Access (Passes & Tickets)
Festival Developer Talks/ BTS/ Conference
Playable Theatre Symposium (2)
Creators Retreat (2)
Game Educators Summit (2)
Horizons Third Thursdsays Speaker Series
Event Inclusion (Promotion & Visilbiity)
Opportunity to submit game for consideration for member and community showcases
Opportunity to purchase physical space/ streaming presence (Discounted)
Acknowledgment
Website Acknowledgement
Logo in Newsletter
More benefits being added regularly as we add more events and opportunities!!
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Academic Institutions / Large Studios / Sponsorships

For academic institutions and large studios we have customized opportunities to participate on the Gold, Silver, and Platinum level. This includes representation and visibility at the Fesival (game and company placement), for both live and online events, as well as speaking opportunities and more!

Schools and institutions should check out the IndieCade Horizons page, which includes all of our programming geared towards game students and educators.

Please contact us directly at memberships@indiecade.com for these packages or any customized benefits. Potential sponsors can also reach out via the Sponsor / Partner Interest Form. Potential academic partners can also reach out via the Academic Partnership Interest Form. 

Membership FAQ

Membership Upgrade

Are you already an IndieCade member and want to upgrade to a higher tier? Upgrade here.

Membership Renewal

Did you have an IndieCade membership in the past and would like to renew it? Renew here.

Member ID and Cancellations

All memberships are annual subscriptions. If you would like to update or cancel your subscription, need help finding your member ID, or have any other questions about IndieCade memberships, please contact us at members@indiecade.com.

Can I purchase a Membership as a gift?

A Membership at IndieCade makes the perfect gift for all occasions! Select the level you’d like from the options at the top of this page, and you’ll be able to enter the recipient’s information.

For any questions, contact us here.

members@indiecade.com

Terms and Conditions

Please note that contributions are not refundable or transferable. All categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be refunded, resold, exchanged, or transferred unless specifically designated in the benefits section. Admissions tickets and membership benefits may not be used for group visits. By becoming a member, you agree to comply with our IndieCade Values/Code of Conduct.

Alumni Signup

Are you an IndieCade Alumnus? We want to know! If you've been a speaker, organizer, juror, or presented your game at IndieCade or any IndieCade-related showcase (ex. IndieCade @ E3, IndieCade @ SIGGRAPH, etc. - doesn't need to have been a finalist) we'd like to be in touch.

https://www.indiecade.com/alumni-signup/