G-EIGHT 2026: 20 Taiwanese indie games
Hi, I'm PonPonLin, a controller reviewer and creator from Taiwan, and I love supporting our local indie scene. From December 4 to 6, G-EIGHT 2026 in Taipei brings 20 Taiwanese indie teams together at Indie Park. I went through every game, and 9 of them list full controller support on Steam. Here's the full guide, with booth numbers and free demo links so you can try them wherever you are.
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9 controller-friendly picks: full controller support on Steam
These 9 games list full controller support on their Steam pages (checked Nov 11). Action, party, cozy and story games, ordered from fast to slow, not ranked.
Awaking Beauty
Yohcan Studio（葉開罐工作室）
Play as high school girls piloting dream mechas: trigger the Dream Flash turbo, combine with your partner and save the dream world in an action roguelite. Built for co-op, so two controllers is the way to go.
Celesthral
Macaca Games（玩猴遊戲）
Swap characters on the fly and pull off high-speed support parries as the wind god Feilian, teaming up with Jiang Ziya to defy a heaven-rigged fate. Character swaps into parries feel far better on a controller.
Die Deep
PINIX Games
No map, no puzzles, just combat. Read the opening before you strike; get greedy and you die. A must-try for soulslike fans.
A.N.R.S - Heroes Assemble
ANRSproject
A 2D side-scrolling action game with multiple protagonists; every robot and hero plays differently, with a focus on punchy combat.
Hot Stuff
來森給木
Throw spears, spread fire everywhere and finish goals together in the chaos: an action party game that gets funnier the more friends you bring.
Arcade Galaxy
第九商行
Race, jump and battle as customizable animal Cubs, then build and share your own levels. Out now.
Aeruta
拾曉遊戲
Run a bakery on a deserted island, venture out for ingredients and invent new breads to bring the town square back to life. A cozy game that's perfect with a controller on the couch.
Detective Dunkadoo
咕喜遊戲
Collect Well-Done Stamps to save a career that's ending even sooner than the apocalypse. The premise alone is hilarious.
Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan
Toii Games
A classic Taiwanese drama reborn in anime style. You're the director: follow the original ending or create a game-only finale. It launches two days before the show, so expect a crowd.
Which controller should you use for Taiwanese indie games?
Brook StarRay｜NT$2,100 (≈ US$64)
My top pick is the Brook StarRay, for three reasons:
- A Taiwanese brand backing Taiwanese indiesBrook Gaming is a Taiwanese company that runs the IndieGame Sponsorship Program, lending controllers to local indie teams for show demos, and it sponsors the controller prizes at Indie Park.
- One controller for every platformNative support for PC, PS5 and mobile, and with Brook's own Wingman adapters it works on Switch 2 (Wingman NS Lite) and Xbox (Wingman XB3).
- I've tested it myselfHall-effect sticks that won't drift, about 1 ms wired report latency measured in Gamepadla Polling 2, and Steam recognizes it instantly.
It also has four back buttons (M1–M4), and the Brook Controller Center app sets up turbo and macros, which your thumbs will thank you for in long roguelite runs.
Brook IndieGame Sponsorship Program: a Taiwanese brand backing Taiwanese indies
In June, Brook Gaming launched its Taiwan Indie Game Controller Sponsorship Program, providing controllers to Taiwanese indie teams so players get the best hands-on demos at shows like G-EIGHT.
Two controllers are available: the flagship StarRay wireless controller for showcasing core single-player games, and a new controller in development built for durability and value, ideal for multiplayer party games on the show floor.
Teams can focus on making great games while Brook provides the hardware and social exposure. Teams with upcoming in-person shows are reviewed first.
Other great picks (all support PC)
QuickSwap flips between Xbox and Nintendo layouts in a second, with about 1 ms report latency wired and over the 2.4 GHz dongle. Works on PC and Switch 2.
Read review →
Hall-effect sticks, gyro and back buttons at a budget price, for PC, Switch 2 and mobile. A great first controller.
Read review →Quick tour: 11 more Taiwanese indie games
These don't list full controller support on Steam yet, but they're all distinctive Taiwanese games worth a look.
Strategy / cards
Back of Beyond
Poly Poly Games
Eldritch cult meets deckbuilding roguelite: recruit animal townsfolk to grow your secret cult. The team says controller support is in development.
Seekers Alliance: Hero's Journey
赫米兔娛樂
A roguelite deckbuilder where heroes from three factions fight side by side and you forge artifacts to build your own style.
Seeker Tactics
點平方
A turn-based tactics extraction looter with monster collecting: cash out while you're ahead, or push your luck?
Cozy / everyday
Lennon and Luca
Shades Studio
Find healing by decorating an old house, while babysitting the little ghost in the mirror.
moments
麥尾
A point-and-click adventure about everyday commutes: help a puppy gather the little day-spirits scattered across the city.
末日後書店
STORIA GAMES
After the end of the world, people still want to chat, eat and fall in love.
Story / puzzle
City God Alice
伍狗力遊戲
Cursed with a year left to live, you work at a City God temple to uncover the truth.
CANDY HOUSE in the DARK FOREST
CHAyE
A dark fairy tale dessert puzzle game: smash through paths with sweets and get people tipsy to make them talk.
企布斯大冒險（Cybus's Adventure）
達姆豹可愛
Someone stole Cybus's super-delicious cosmic fish, and the absurd quest to get it back begins.
Crossover projects
超科學掠食研究部
Independent
NFC physical cards × mobile AR: capture monsters born from appetite.
Final Inning Baseball
Leo Kuo
An original baseball mobile game with pitch-and-swing decisions and player development.
Two things to try before the show
Add booths to your list and share it with friends (made by Mugio).
Open →Recommend your favorite games and make a wish.
Open →FAQ
When and where is G-EIGHT 2026?
December 4–6, 2026, 11:00–19:00 daily, at the Expo Dome in Taipei Expo Park.
How many Taiwanese indie games are at Indie Park?
20 Taiwanese teams, at booths CC-07–16 and CC-33–42.
Which games support controllers?
Nine list full controller support on Steam: Awaking Beauty, Celesthral, Die Deep, A.N.R.S - Heroes Assemble, Hot Stuff, Arcade Galaxy, Aeruta, Detective Dunkadoo and Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan.
Which controller is best for Taiwanese indie games?
My top pick is the Brook StarRay: Brook is a Taiwanese brand with an indie sponsorship program, it works natively on PC, PS5 and mobile and on Switch 2 and Xbox with Wingman adapters, and I measured about 1 ms wired. Other PC-friendly picks are the Bteam Specter and TPAX Wireless Controller.
What is the Brook IndieGame Sponsorship Program?
Brook Gaming's Taiwan Indie Game Controller Sponsorship Program lends the StarRay and a new controller in development to Taiwanese indie teams for in-person demos at shows like G-EIGHT. Teams with upcoming shows are reviewed first. Apply at brook.gg/IndieGame.
Can I play them now?
Arcade Galaxy, Aeruta and Seekers Alliance are out now. Free Steam demos: Awaking Beauty, Die Deep, Re:Burn, Back of Beyond, Lennon and Luca (and Seekers Alliance).
This feature is a collaboration with Brook Gaming. Game descriptions are based on each team's exhibitor profile and public Steam store information. Images: Steam store pages / each team (key art for non-Steam titles via the G-EIGHT 3D floor map).
* Prices may change with promotions and stock. US$ figures are rough conversions from Taiwan prices (NT$1 ≈ US$0.0305) for reference only; prices in your country may differ depending on local stores and exchange rates.
