The presentation of the GermanDevDays Indie Awards is one of the highlights of the event. This time, Mindlock was the outstanding winner. Solo developer Rouven Schumacher was called onto the stage three times by hosts Stefan Marcinek and Stephan Reichart.

Mindlock - The Apartment by Roof Cut Media, the company of solo developer Rouven Schumacher, won in the Sound and Story categories and was also named Best Game. This means that Roof Cut Media will receive prize money totalling €6,000.

As in previous years, Stefan Marcinek and Stephan Reichart hosted the award ceremony. Marcinek is the founder and CEO of Assemble Entertainment and organiser of German Dev Days. Stephan Reichart is the managing director of game events and organiser of devcom, but he and his team also organise numerous other events, including the German Computer Game Award. Both made a statement on stage about diversity in the industry and society.

The winners of the GermanDevDays Indie Awards 2025 at a glance:
Hall of Fame - endowed with €500 to donate to a good cause

Kai Bodensiek

Best Beaver Poop (Worst Game) - endowed with €100 (donated to charity)

No winner. The money will be donated to the Hall of Fame winner for good causes.

Best Prototype - endowed with €1,000

Map Map - A Game About Maps Pipapo Games

Best Appearance (graphics, animation, etc.) - endowed with €1,500

Ghostboy Two Blackbirds

Best Sound (music, sound, voice output) - endowed with €1,500

Mindlock - The Apartment Roof Cut Media

Best Story (Story) - endowed with €1,500

Mindlock - The Apartment Roof Cut Media

Best Game Mechanics (game design) - endowed with €1,500

Lucke Tower Ultimate Studio Seufz

Best Game - endowed with €3,000

Mindlock - The Apartment Roof Cut Media

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Stephan Steininger
Stephan Steininger
Stephan is Editor in Chief