GameZone
The GameZone combines animation, games and interactive experiences during the festival week. We invite you to discover the latest games, creative projects and new forms of digital storytelling – and to try them out for yourself.
Animated Games Award Germany
The GameZone focuses on the five games nominated for the Animated Games Award Germany. Visitors can test all titles on site and gain direct insight into the most exciting animated games from German studios – from atmospheric adventures to high-impact gaming experiences. Every year, the ITFS honours outstanding artistic creativity in the field of animated games with this competition.
Winning Game 2026:
CONSTANCE
Developer: Robert May
Production: Blue Backpack GmbH
Publisher: ByteRockers’ Games GmbH & Co. KG
Special Mention:
THE DARKEST FILES
Developer: Jörg Friedrich
GameZone extended
With GameZone extended, the festival broadens its focus to include the next generation of game and animation creators. In cooperation with Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart (HdM), Merz Akademie, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and Hochschule Darmstadt, works by students and graduates are presented that invite visitors to try things out, discover new things and marvel at what they see. The exhibition is complemented by additional interactive installations that can be tested free of charge.
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