RPG Maker Festival Introduces First Ever RPG Maker Award, Nominations Open Now
TOKYO – Dec. 18, 2025 – Gotcha Gotcha Games, part of the KADOKAWA group, has announced the “RPG Maker Award 2026,” a worldwide award for the best games made with RPG Maker, awarded based on community votes and final selection by Gotcha Gotcha Games.. Voting is open until Sunday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 6:59 AM PST, and the award will be granted for the first time during the RPG Maker Festival 2026, running from Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 JST.
RPG Maker Award 2026 - Voting for Nominated Projects Has Begun!
About the RPG Maker Award 2026
This award was created to recognize the best recent titles made with RPG Maker, chosen and run by players. Games made within the last 2 years are eligible, and the award will be presented based on community votes. Other categories and special awards will be announced in the future. We are accepting nominations and votes from around the world, and welcome submissions from all languages and regions.
Nominations
To qualify for nomination, titles must:
*Have been released in full or in Early Access on January 1, 2024, or later
*Have a Steam Store page
*Participate in RPG Maker Festival 2026, and agree to the nomination
*Please be aware that not every game that is nominated may be selected, even if it fulfills all the qualifications above.
How to Vote
View the form here to check out all of the nominated titles, where you can vote for your favorites. Everyone may cast their vote once. We look forward to hearing your opinion!
Voting Deadline
Sunday, December 23, 2025 at 23:59 JST / Sunday, December 23, 2025 at 6:59 AM PST
Award Presentation
Awards will be presented during RPG Maker Festival 2026
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