Best Student Game Awards 2026

The Best Student Game Awards 2026 is the competition strand of the Student Games Festival, an international event showcasing student game projects. Teams compete in four categories (Artistic Greatness, Technical Greatness, Meaningful Game, Best Student Game Award) and shortlisted projects are exhibited during the festival. Winners are selected by an international jury and receive awards and internship opportunities. The festival also features a conference, job fair and mentoring sessions for students and recent graduates.

Awards for category winners and internship opportunities; exhibition of projects at the festival; networking and mentoring opportunities.

Students and recent graduates (up to 12 months after graduation).

Submit project via the submission form and follow the rules available on the Student Games Festival website (studentgamesfestival.com).