BitSummit PUNCH just wrapped in Kyoto and the Vermillion Gate went to Artis Impact, that futuristic turn-based RPG from Malaysian solo dev Mas. The most impressive title at the show floor took the top prize while a bunch of other indies got shoutouts across the board. VGC's own Media Highlight? Sloppy Forgeries, the competitive painting game where two players race mice to butcher famous artworks pixel by pixel.

Lotta standouts got love too: Dungeon Clawler snagged International, YaoyoroZOO the Innovative Outlaw, and media outlets like Famitsu and Dengeki handed their highlights to Mount Lomyst, Weatherium, and the rest. Event ran May 22-24 at Miyako Messe with the usual indie chaos—booths, demos, and now these awards celebrating the weird and wonderful.

X is already popping with folks posting their BitSummit hauls and shoutouts to the winners. Artis Impact's been making waves since its 2025 launch and RPG Maker Award win, so this one feels like a solid cap on its festival run. Sloppy Forgeries dropping on Steam later this year with that two-mouse local multiplayer gimmick? Peak chaotic energy for parties.