gamescom Creator Challenge · Results

Ten games made them play.

The challenge has wrapped. Meet the creators and games that stood out, surprised players, and earned their place in our final ten.

Meet the winners

Created with Combos · Played at gamescom · Over $15,000 in prizes awarded

The podium

Three games led the field.

Our top three combined a clear idea, memorable play, and the kind of polish that kept people coming back.

SurvAIvor of the Dead1
GAME BOY × COMBOS
1st place
$8,000
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SurvAIvor of the Dead

By Farbklex

Real Game Boy compatibility, paired with deep creation in Combos, worked especially well and made the winning entry instantly memorable.

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PartyBash2
2nd place
$1,500
1-Year Unlimited CreditsValid for 1 year. Activate within that period for three consecutive months of unlimited Credits.

PartyBash

By MyMoonEnt

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The Adventures of Zippy and Bippy3
3rd place
$1,000
1-Year Unlimited CreditsValid for 1 year. Activate within that period for three consecutive months of unlimited Credits.

The Adventures of Zippy and Bippy

By James Blackburn

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More award-winning games

Seven more reasons to keep playing.

The final collection celebrates bold worlds, surprising mechanics, and creators who made every click count.

Wave Hopper
Best Tripo 3D Game
$100

Wave Hopper

By talal

Recognizing the most imaginative use of AI-powered 3D creation in the challenge.

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南京大屠杀：拉贝日记-Nanjing Massacre: John Rabe's Diary D
Best Narrative
$100

南京大屠杀：拉贝日记-Nanjing Massacre: John Rabe's Diary D

By sheng tan

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The next chapter

More opportunities are coming for creators.

Combos will keep launching creator-only programs, events, and showcase opportunities. Join the Creator Program so you don't miss the next one.

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Winner status unlockedCombos Featured Creator

The challenge, completed

From an open call to the gamescom floor.

01

Creators answered the call

Games arrived from creators around the world, each built to make strangers stop and play.

02

The final ten were selected

The jury considered each entry as a whole. Games completed with Combos received bonus consideration.

03

Players brought them to life

The selected games reached new players and turned the Combos booth into a place to discover what was next.

MAKE · THEM · PLAY

Made them play. Made us proud.

Congratulations to every creator who shared a game, tested an idea, and helped make the challenge worth playing.

Explore the final ten
Combos Fun | Gamescom Creator Challenge Results · Final 10