Three fresh indie titles from Korea are setting their sights on international expansion, heading straight for Japan's premier indie gaming stage.

On the 10th, Neowiz announced that it will be showcasing three homegrown indie games—'Hello Seoul: Itaewon,' 'Shape of Dreams,' and 'Kill the Shadow'—at 'BitSummit 2025' in Japan. BitSummit 2025, the country's largest international indie festival, is scheduled to run for three days from July 18th to the 20th. The event will take place offline at the Miyako Messe in Kyoto, serving as a hub for indie developers and enthusiasts from across the globe.

'Hello Seoul: Itaewon' is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure currently being crafted by Director Kim Jin-ho of Gino Games. The title has already turned heads, bagging the Grand Prix and the Art Award at the 'Busan Indie Connect Festival 2024.' Joining the lineup are 'Shape of Dreams,' a fresh MOBA roguelike action game from developer 'Lizard Smoothie,' and 'Kill the Shadow,' a promising project by Chinese studio 'Shadowlight.' Both have already garnered significant attention for their solid mechanics and compelling narratives.

Neowiz is setting up dedicated demo stations at their booth, giving attendees the chance to get hands-on with the titles. Beyond the games, the publisher will host on-site consultations and promotional activities for 'Neowiz Quest,' its very own competition for narrative-driven indie projects. Visitors who test-play the games or add them to their Steam Wishlists will be rewarded with exclusive character pin badges. Furthermore, Neowiz plans to promote its hit title 'SANABI' and distribute a limited supply of fans featuring artwork from 'Neowiz Quest' and 'Brown Dust 2' as part of their branding push.

Ultimately, Neowiz aims to use this exhibition to showcase its indie portfolio to an international audience, using player feedback from the floor to sharpen the final quality of these projects. By doing so, the publisher intends to bolster its global footprint and continue its mission to help domestic indie developers find success on the world stage.