gamescom latam 2025 has officially come to a close after five action-packed days in São Paulo. Among the standout moments was the prestigious BIG Festival Awards — Brazil’s premier independent game showcase — where some of the finest titles of 2024 were recognized. Industry legend and former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida was also in attendance, adding to the event’s star power.

This year’s award winners showcased a diverse and exciting range of games, from stunning 2D adventures with brutally challenging combat to wildly creative platformers that pushed the genre to new heights. The variety and quality of the titles made this one of the most impressive editions of the BIG Festival to date.

Best Game: Nine Sols, from RedCandleGames

Best Game – Latin America: Grizzly Man, from LCB Game Studio

Best Game – Brazil: Mullet MadJack, from Hammer 95 and Epopeia Games

Best Casual Game: Paper Trail, from Newfangled Games

Best Art: Naiad, from Highwarp

Best Narrative: Neva, from Nomada Studio and published by Devolver Digital

Best Gameplay: Animal Well, from Shared Memory and published by Big Mode

Innovation Award: Sol Cesto, from Geraud Zucchini & Chariospirales and published by Goblinz Publishing

Best Mobile Game: Level Devil, from Unept, LLC

Best Multiplayer: Bang Bang Barrage, from Monkey Bread and published by Spiral Up Games

And here some cool photos from event

Mark your calendars: gamescom latam and BIG Festival will return in 2026, taking place from April 30 to May 3 at the Anhembi District in São Paulo.