2026 Games for Change Award Finalists Announced
The Games for Change Awards has announced its 2026 finalists, with the ceremony set to take place on July 21. The finalists represent a global selection spanning 42 countries and highlight innovative games and immersive media projects leveraging the medium for social impact. This year’s awards feature 12 categories, with 12 countries specifically featured, recognizing standout work across diverse areas including narrative experiences, educational gaming, health and wellness applications, environmental impact, extended reality, emerging media, and community empowerment.
Among the announced finalists, titles such as “and Roger” from TearyHand Studio (published by Kodansha) and “Consume Me” from Hexecutable LLC are competing for recognition in the Best Gameplay category. The breadth of categories and international representation underscores the growing global recognition of games as a purposeful medium beyond entertainment. The Games for Change Awards continue their mission of elevating projects that prioritize meaningful design alongside engaging gameplay, demonstrating how interactive media can address real-world issues and foster positive social change across learning, health, environmental sustainability, and community building.