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2026/05/21
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"BitSummit PUNCH!" Works Exhibition Information
GYAARCon and TIGS AWARD winning titles will be exhibited at BitSummit PUNCH! in Kyoto from Friday, May 22, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026!

Event Details
- Date: Fri., May 22, 2026 (business day), Sat., May 23, 2026, Sun., May 24, 2026 (public days)
- Venue: Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyako Messe

Algolemeth, winner of the Second GYAAR Studio Indie Game Contest, has been nominated for the Vermilion Gate Award!
Congratulations!

Exhibiting Titles
- GYAARCon winning titles: Algolemeth, KILLA, Little Cheese Works, MOP'N SPARK
- TIGS AWARD winning titles: CYCLIA JOURNEY


2nd Award WinnerAlgolemeth(Fully automatic Dungeon RPG)

[1F-A08 : Kakehashi Games]

Algolemeth
In Algolemeth, create and fine tune a golem's battle logic AI and send it forward into a labyrinth in this fully-automated dungeon RPG!

Your input on its journey ends with the creation of its AI. Improve it through trial and error so that the golem makes it out of the labyrinth!



2nd Award WinnerKILLA(Story Adventure)

[1F-A25 : Toei Games]

KILLA
Embark on a vengeful quest with Valhalla in "KILLA," where a single clue leads you to a mysterious island. Dive into a 3D adventure world using unique skills like "Resonance" and "Dreams" to solve the mystery of your mentor's death. Navigate the enigmatic island of Yips, unveil its secrets, and kill the La. Your decisions carve the path to multiple endings.
Fall into paranoia, suspect everyone, and finally, "Kill the La".



1st Platinum AwardLittle Cheese Works(Action)

[1F-D48 : BUBBLE GUM]

Little Cheese Works
An action co-op game, where two or more mice must carry the cheese to the goal without being spotted by the cat!
Players work together to carry the cheese as quietly as they can, so that they won't wake the sensitive cat who will jump at the slightest sound.
Working under a shady company that sends them to dangerous sites day and night, will these mice be able to overcome the myriad of obstacles that stand in their way and lead a peaceful life?



2nd Honorable MentionMOP'N SPARK(Puzzle Platformer)

[3F-D20 : Omoplata Games]

MOP'N SPARK
MOP'N SPARK is a 2D platformer where you manipulate time to solve puzzles through trial and error!
Instead of using direct inputs, control the character by placing actions on a timeline as if you were programming them, and undo and redo your series of choices until you finally beat the stage.
The puzzles get elaborate in stages where you need to multiple characters to cooperate with each other!



TIGS AWARD 2026 Grand Prize / "Brain Spark" AwardCYCLIA JOURNEY(Action/Puzzle)

[1F-D02 : Wonderfy Inc.]

CYCLIA JOURNEY
CYCLIA JOURNEY is a 2D puzzle platformer set in a geometric world where everything is governed by the law of replication.



More about BitSummit PUNCH!
- BitSummit PUNCH! Official Website
- BitSummit Official Website
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