Conquer the Southeast Asian Gaming Frontier

LEVEL UP KL is hosting the SEA Game Awards for the 7th year running since 2017. The SEA Game Awards aims to recognise and celebrate the creativity, artistry and technical genius of the finest game developers from the Southeast Asian region.

The award winners will be announced at LEVEL UP KL: Sea Game Awards 2024 on during the
Awards Night on the 2nd of October 2024.

SEA GAME AWARDS TIMELINE

BENEFITS

40 Finalists will receive

3x2m Showcase Booth at the LEVEL UP KL Expo (2nd - 3rd October 2024)
Chance to participate in the LEVEL UP Pitch (2nd October 2024)
2x Business Pass (access to Business Connection)
Exclusive Level Up KL Merchandise and Goodies.
Listing in SEA GAME AWARDS 2024 Steam Sale (13/9 - 3/10)
Chance to bring home a coveted SEA Game Award!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Game Developer

Open to all Game Developers, Studios and Companies

AlI SEA Countries

Submissions from SEA countries are eligible for ALL award categories

Global Countries

Submissions from global countries are only eligible for 'Best International Game Awards'.

Game Developer
Open to all Game Developers, Studios and Companies
AlI SEA Countries
Submissions from SEA countries are eligible for ALL award categories
Global Countries
Submissions from global countries are only eligible for 'Best International Game Awards'.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Audience Choice Award
Given to the Game that receives the most public votes from the attendees at the Level Up KL Conference.
Rising Star Award
Given to the Game that is deemed the most anticipated to be released by a new Studio that has not won any awards before.
Best Technology Award
Given to the Game that showcases cutting-edge technology advancements in game programming, graphics, physics, artificial intelligence, networking and other technical aspects that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Best Visual Art Award
Given to the Game that displays excellence in art direction, visually stunning graphics, characters and world design, technical excellence and artistic cohesion.
Best Game Design Award
Given to the Game that showcases a harmonious cohesion between innovative gameplay mechanics and overall user experience resulting in a immersive and engaging interactive experience.
Best Audio Award
Given to the Game with the most outstanding use of audio in a game inclusive of sound effects, sound design and voice acting that brings game worlds to life.
Best Score & Music Award
Given to the Game with the most memorable themes and melodies associated with the game’s world and characters as well as technical excellence in music production to deliver a professional soundtrack.
Best Storytelling Award
Given to the Game with the best use of narrative, storytelling, complex characters, world-building and emotional impact.
Best Student Game Award
Given to the best Game developed by student(s) from the Southeast Asia region.
Grand Jury Award
Given to the best Game unanimously selected by the Jury from the list of finalists.
Best International Game Award
Given to the Game to recognise the Best Overall Game in terms of gameplay, quality of direction, popularity and critical acclaim across any country around the world.
Best Development Studio Award
Given to the Studio that receives the most online votes from the public before the Conference based on popularity.
Sponsored Award
Selected by the Sponsor for the game that most suits their business objectives and direction.

Audience Choice Award
Given to the Game that receives the most public votes from the attendees at the Level Up KL Conference.
Rising Star Award
Given to the Game that is deemed the most anticipated to be released by a new Studio that has not won any awards before.
Best Technology Award
Given to the Game that showcases cutting-edge technology advancements in game programming, graphics, physics, artificial intelligence, networking and other technical aspects that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment.
Best Visual Art Award
Given to the Game that displays excellence in art direction, visually stunning graphics, characters and world design, technical excellence and artistic cohesion.
Best Game Design Award
Given to the Game that showcases a harmonious cohesion between innovative gameplay mechanics and overall user experience resulting in a immersive and engaging interactive experience.
Best Audio Award
Given to the Game with the most outstanding use of audio in a game inclusive of sound effects, sound design and voice acting that brings game worlds to life.
Best Score & Music Award
Given to the Game with the most memorable themes and melodies associated with the game’s world and characters as well as technical excellence in music production to deliver a professional soundtrack.
Best Storytelling Award
Given to the Game with the best use of narrative, storytelling, complex characters, world-building and emotional impact.
Best Student Game Award
Given to the best Game developed by student(s) from the Southeast Asia region.
Grand Jury Award
Given to the best Game unanimously selected by the Jury from the list of finalists.
Best International Game Award
Given to the Game to recognise the Best Overall Game in terms of gameplay, quality of direction, popularity and critical acclaim across any country around the world.
Best Development Studio Award
Given to the Studio that receives the most online votes from the public before the Conference based on popularity.
Sponsored Award
Selected by the Sponsor for the game that most suits their business objectives and direction.

BEST DEVELOPMENT STUDIO AWARD

For the first time ever, the SEA Game Awards would like to recognise the BEST DEVELOPMENT STUDIO in Southeast Asia in a brand new category in this year’s prestigious awards.

Game Development is not an easy undertaking and running a sustainable business producing amazing work continuously is almost a miraculous endeavor. Whether you are working to develop stunning outsourced assets, the next indie hit or providing value to your clients, we are looking for you!

BEST DEVELOPMENT STUDIO AWARD