The RPG Maker Festival 2026, hosted by KADOKAWA group subsidiary Gotcha Gotcha Games, today announced the winners and categories for the very first RPG Maker Awards event. The annual festival celebrating the creative projects of the more than 10 million users worldwide will run until Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 PST (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 JST).
Grand Award
Creator: Mas
Genre: RPG
Artis Impact is the Grand Award winner, selected from 215 entries! Created by Mas, it is a turn-based RPG set in a future world where humans and AI coexist. It features a warm, pixel-art-style environment and stylish combat sequences. The game’s artwork and presentation have been highly praised by players, showcasing a significant expansion of RPG Maker’s possibilities.
Visit the RPG Maker Official website for more information on the Grand Award winner. Watch the RPG Maker Showcase 2026 here as well!
Excellence Awards
Best RPG Award: Beloved Rapture
Creator: Rapturous Studio
Genre: RPG
Best Adventure Award: Flower in Us
Creator: Chalkseagull, Team Gypsophila
Genre: Visual Novel
Best Action Award: Creepy Creepy Love
Creator: BYYONI Entertainment
Best Simulation Award: DRAPLINE
Creator: Vaka Game Magazine, KANAWO
Genre: Simulation
Best Free Game Award: Buy a Croquette!
Creator: 越青
Genre: Adventure
Best Free Game Award: Saihate Station
Creator: びぶ/viv
Genre: Adventure
Best Comment Award: Heroines of Swords & Spells 2
Creator: Kirillkrm
Genre: RPG
Best Comment Award: 7 Days
Creator: Daver The Dave
Genre: Adventure
Special Award Winner
Maker’s Special Award: Seed of Nostalgia
Creator: James Sloan, Primitive Pixels
Genre: RPG
The RPG Maker Award 2026 winners announcement page features each winning work along with enthusiastic comments from voters. Visit the page for details on each award.
Winning titles that are currently available for purchase can be purchased during this year’s RPG Maker Festival 2026, with some games available at a discounted price!
“First, congratulations to all of the winners of the very first RPG Maker Awards,” said Mr. Kitajima, Project Leader for RPG Maker Festival 2026. “The RPG Maker Series was created to help talented storytellers bring their creations to life through games, and we’re thrilled to celebrate some of those creators today with the announcement of the first RPG Maker Awards recipients.”
For more information on the RPG Maker Festival 2026, please visit the official website, official store page, and follow the event on X.
Source: Press Release
