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The Game Awards: Best Independent Game

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The Game Awards: Best Independent Game

Mina the Hollower 31%

Big Walk 29.1%

Neverway 14.0%

Mewgenics 8%

Polymarket

$25,032 Vol.

Mina the Hollower 31%

Big Walk 29.1%

Neverway 14.0%

Mewgenics 8%

Polymarket

$25,032 Vol.

Mina the Hollower

$3,769 Vol.

31%

Big Walk

$690 Vol.

29%

Neverway

$493 Vol.

14%

Mewgenics

$498 Vol.

8%

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

$417 Vol.

6%

Meccha Chameleon

$11,922 Vol.

5%

Mixtape

$334 Vol.

5%

Reanimal

$500 Vol.

4%

Cairn

$399 Vol.

3%

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

$392 Vol.

3%

Titanium Court

$389 Vol.

2%

Esoteric Ebb

$308 Vol.

2%

Vampire Crawlers

$416 Vol.

2%

Fields of Mistria

$468 Vol.

1%

Order of the Sinking Star

$579 Vol.

1%

Witchbrook

$425 Vol.

1%

Grave Seasons

$356 Vol.

<1%

MIO: Memories in Orbit

$379 Vol.

<1%

Replaced

$347 Vol.

<1%

Tenebris Somnia

$350 Vol.

<1%

Coffee Talk Tokyo

$451 Vol.

<1%

Phonopolis

$440 Vol.

<1%

MOLE

$354 Vol.

<1%

inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories

$357 Vol.

<1%

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Mina the Hollower and Big Walk sit neck-and-neck as the leading contenders for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2026, each holding roughly 30% implied probability amid a crowded field. Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games’ retro-inspired action-adventure released in late May, earned universal critical acclaim and strong sales momentum exceeding 600,000 units, bolstered by its deep exploration, challenging combat, and studio pedigree from the Shovel Knight series. Big Walk, the House House co-op adventure that launched in early August, has drawn similar praise for its inventive puzzles, proximity voice chat mechanics, and social gameplay that builds on the studio’s Untitled Goose Game success. The tight race reflects strong critical consensus and distinct strengths—solo narrative depth versus multiplayer creativity—while lower-probability titles like Neverway await further momentum from reviews or announcements ahead of the December ceremony.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$25,032
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 5, 2026, 6:33 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Mina the Hollower and Big Walk sit neck-and-neck as the leading contenders for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2026, each holding roughly 30% implied probability amid a crowded field. Mina the Hollower, Yacht Club Games’ retro-inspired action-adventure released in late May, earned universal critical acclaim and strong sales momentum exceeding 600,000 units, bolstered by its deep exploration, challenging combat, and studio pedigree from the Shovel Knight series. Big Walk, the House House co-op adventure that launched in early August, has drawn similar praise for its inventive puzzles, proximity voice chat mechanics, and social gameplay that builds on the studio’s Untitled Goose Game success. The tight race reflects strong critical consensus and distinct strengths—solo narrative depth versus multiplayer creativity—while lower-probability titles like Neverway await further momentum from reviews or announcements ahead of the December ceremony.

The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game.

If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No".

In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order.

If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$25,032
End Date
Dec 10, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 5, 2026, 6:33 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The Game Awards are presented annually to honor achievements in the video game industry. The 2026 Game Awards are currently scheduled to be presented on December 10, 2026. This market will resolve according to the listed video game that wins the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game. If a game is not officially nominated for the 2026 Game Award for Best Independent Game when the 2026 nominees are announced, the corresponding market will immediately resolve to "No". In case of a tie for the winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominated game whose listed title comes first in alphabetical order. If, for any reason, no winner is declared by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from The Game Awards, including data from their website (e.g., https://thegameawards.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"The Game Awards: Best Independent Game" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 24 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Mina the Hollower" at 31%, followed by "Big Walk" at 29%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 31¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 31% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "The Game Awards: Best Independent Game" has generated $25K in total trading volume since the market launched on Aug 5, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "The Game Awards: Best Independent Game," browse the 24 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "The Game Awards: Best Independent Game" is "Mina the Hollower" at 31%, meaning the market assigns a 31% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Big Walk" at 29%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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