What you see and hear
ALT+Tone
- Division lens
- What makes the game
- Key sense
- Eyes · ears
Colour for the eye, sound for the ear — games that begin with what you see and hear.
2nd edition · 2026Our ALTernative Indie-Game Festival
ALT+G 2026
Six ways to experience games, ALT+G SIX SENSES.
EXHIBITION GUIDE
Before you apply
VenueSEONGSUPlatz2 · 서울 성동구 뚝섬로17길 35
Apply to ALT+G 2026ApplicationsAug 11 — Aug 23
Exhibitor noteMerchandise welcome
Exhibitors may sell merchandise at the festival.
Exhibition scale12 + 2
12 selected works · 2 sponsor booths
SIX SENSES
The six divisions
Choose one division based on the strength you are most confident in. Each game can enter only one division.
LIVEApplications by divisionSubmitted applications
Total13worksWhat you touch
ALT+Control
- Division lens
- What makes the game
- Key sense
- Hands
The feel of a single button — games that are enjoyable to play.
What you think
ALT+Mind
- Division lens
- What makes the game
- Key sense
- Mind
Judgement, calculation, discovery — games where thinking becomes play.
What you rewrite
ALT+Rules
- Division lens
- How the game is approached
- Key sense
- Experiment
Games that rewrite a genre's grammar or try an unfamiliar combination.
What you share
ALT+Together
- Division lens
- How the game is approached
- Key sense
- Connection
Games that become more fun when shared with others.
What you cannot explain
ALT+Sixth
- Division lens
- Everything beyond
- Key sense
- Instinct
Games that fit nowhere else, yet keep pulling you back.
SELECTION
80% expert · 20% public
Expert80%
Expert review
Public20%
Public review
Online selectionExhibited works
Online selection combines 80% expert review and 20% public review. Finalists from each division are determined by the first expert round alone.
Expert review
- 30ptsGameplay
- Core fun and the play experience
- 30ptsExhibition fit
- An experience that comes across in 15 minutes
- 25ptsPolish
- Stable execution and overall finish
- 15ptsDivision fit
- How the work's strengths connect to its chosen division
ALT+Sixth does not score division fit. It uses 35 points for gameplay, 35 for exhibition fit, and 30 for polish.
Public review
Each item carries the same weight on a 1–5 scale.
- 1–5Work appeal
- How much the work draws you in
- 1–5Individuality and memorability
- How clearly the work's own impression stays with you
- 1–5On-site experience expectation
- Whether you want to experience it on site
Your ballot becomes valid after you complete all three items for six works. There is no minimum number of participants per work, and saved evaluations can be revised before the deadline.
12 EXHIBITS
Exhibition lineup
- Division selection, one work from each division, six works total
- Platform selection, two works total
- High-score selection, three works total
- Organiser selection, one work total
- Twelve exhibited works in total
SUPPORTED BY
Supported by
Google PlayTIMELINE
From applications to the festival
- Applications
- Judging
- Selection announced
- Festival dayAdd to Google Calendar
VENUE
Platz2 · Seongsu
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ALT+G 2025
The day it began
From game showcases and DJ sets to the flea market and awards: photographs from the first ALT+G in Seongsu in 2025.
APPLICATIONS
Apply to exhibit at ALT+G 2026
Applications close on August 23, 2026.
Apply to ALT+G 2026FAQ
Application and festival information
Divisions
Can I apply to more than one division?
No. One game may be submitted to one division only.
Will I be disadvantaged if applications concentrate in one division?
We publish the competition rate for each division in real time during the application period. Check the current figures and choose strategically which division to enter.
I do not know which division my game belongs to.
This was one of the pieces of feedback we received last year. This year, we intentionally set wider boundaries between divisions and created ALT+Sixth for games that do not fit anywhere else.
Are the games that fit their division best selected?
Division fit is worth 15 out of 100 points. Game quality, on-site demo fit, and polish matter more, so a game can still be selected with a lower division-fit score if it scores highly in the other areas.
Eligibility
Can unreleased games apply?
Release status does not matter. You only need enough playable content for a demo.
Can a previous ALT+G entry apply again?
A previously selected ALT+G entry cannot apply again as a selected entry. It may participate again as a sponsor.
Can teams from overseas apply?
Yes. Korean localization for an on-site demo is required, and teams must also attend the on-site demo on October 9.
Builds and demos
How much demo content should we prepare?
We judge on the assumption of a 15-minute demo, so please prepare accordingly.
Are there platform restrictions?
Indie games on PC, console, and mobile are accepted. For mobile games, a Google Play build is required.
Do we need to bring the demo devices ourselves?
Teams must prepare at least two demo devices themselves. For PC projects, DAREU gaming gear (keyboard and mouse) will be available to borrow during the exhibition.
Participation requirements
Is there a participation fee?
Selected teams can participate in the exhibition without a separate participation fee. For a sponsored exhibition, please contact us through the separate inquiry channel.
How many people must stay at the booth?
The venue is expected to attract many visitors due to its location. At least one team member must be present at the booth.
Can we sell merchandise?
You are welcome to sell merchandise if you wish. 100% of the revenue from the booth belongs to the participating team, and we may request sales performance data if necessary.