Hey folks! Since GMTK kicks off today, sharing two little free tools I built to keep myself sane during jams. Both are single self-contained HTML files — download, open in your browser, done. Fully offline, nothing to install, no account:

Jam Roadmap — a simple planner with a Gantt timeline, parallel tracks (art / code / audio), automatic sleep-window calculation so you don't burn out, and a submission checklist for the itch upload.

Jam Fuel — a lightweight meal planner for jam sprints, so food doesn't become the thing you forgot.

Free, no strings. Would love feedback if you give them a try — and good luck this weekend!
#gamejam #gamedev

Hey everyone!

The Aristos Interactive team is back for another weekend game jam.

If you're looking to flex those dev muscles, and get featured in a YouTube video at the end of the jam, this one might be the one for you!

Come check it out, and dev out a gnarly game, starting Friday at 5:00 PM EST.

https://itch.io/jam/the-sam-game-jam my first ever game jam that i've hosted, pls if u have the time and want o make something, pls join. thx!

We all are hosting a Game jam for ten days starting from Aug. 20 (IST):

https://itch.io/jam/brosjam1

Discord: https://discord.gg/4aRCTy2E7

Will be glad to se you there!!! 😁

https://itch.io/jam/solarus-jam

Welcome to the Solarus Game Jam! Your goal: build a game using the Solarus 2 engine. Solarus 2 is best known as an engine for developing 2D Zelda-inspired games, with its built-in features and community resources largely made for top-down action RPGs. However, you are not restricted to any one genre for this jam- so long as you can build it in this engine!

Information, downloads, and other resources about the engine can be found here: https://www.solarus-games.org/

Lightbear Software is hosting a game jam for September. We'll be revealing the theme when the jam starts! If you are interested in joining our game jam, you can join on our game jam's itch.io page!

Thank you for your interest! We’re looking forward to seeing your submissions. We have no doubt that we will fall in love with your gourd-geous games :D

Hi everyone!

I’m currently studying Game Studies & Design in college, and I’m looking to start participating in game jams to build my portfolio and gain some real experience working on games.

I have experience using RPG Maker MZ and I’m learning more about game development, but I’ve never actually joined a game jam before.

I had a few questions: • What are the best game jams for complete beginners? • Is it okay to join without a team, or is it better to find one first? • Where do you usually find teammates? • Any advice on finishing a project during a jam without getting overwhelmed? • Are there any mistakes you wish you’d avoided in your first game jam?

I’d love to hear about your experiences or any recommendations you have. My goal is to improve my skills, meet other developers, and create projects that I can add to my portfolio.

Hey everyone! I’m hosting The Nightmare Game Jam a horror game jam built especially for beginners .If you’ve never finished a game before, if you’re not sure your idea is good enough, or if this would be your very first submission anywhere this jam is made for you. No required art style. Pixel art, 3D, hand drawn, plain shapes, no visuals at all it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is that your game is scary. https://itch.io/jam/thenightmare-game-jam

Over the past 18 months, our two-person studio took on 8 game jams, experimented across engines, iterated on ideas quickly, and picked up a few awards along the way. We put together a retrospective covering what we learned from each one. Sharing it here in case it's useful to other small teams doing the same.

Join our 100% online international game jam and create a game in just one week!

📅 August 1–9
🏆 $500 in prizes + exclusive Unity benefits for the winners
🔗 Join here: https://itch.io/jam/takernalgamejam2026

A game jam where the entire goal is to create a game with the most eccentric intro, menu, so have you, but the actual game have as little content as possible, while still having at least a few minutes worth of content. A walking simulator, sure, but it should be a good walking simulator. And of course, the game itself must look cool, but be boring as hell.

THE DQN GAME JAM IS LIVE!

We’re officially hosting the DQN Game Jam!

Submissions: July 13–27, 2026
Voting Ends: July 31, 2026
Join here: https://itch.io/jam/dqn-game-jam

THEME: BUILT TO BREAK

Interpret the theme however you want: broken objects, unstable worlds, failing systems, characters pushed to their limits—or something completely unexpected!

RULES

• This is a solo event. Teams are not allowed.

• Previous projects are allowed if they fit the theme. Clearly state that the project existed before the jam and explain what you added or changed.

• Assets from Sketchfab, Epidemic Sound, asset stores, or other legal libraries are allowed but must be credited.

• AI-generated or AI-assisted assets, code, music, or writing must be disclosed.

• You must have permission to use everything included in your game.

• Submissions must include a working playable build or browser version.

• Late submissions may not be accepted.

• After the deadline, only bug fixes are allowed—no major features or content.

• Hateful, malicious, excessively graphic, or illegal content will be removed.

• Voting manipulation, including bots, alternate accounts, or vote trading, is prohibited.

VOTING CATEGORIES

Creativity
Gameplay
Use of the Theme
Polish and Presentation
Audio and Atmosphere
Overall Experience

You do not need to be an expert developer. Create something, challenge yourself, experiment, and have fun!

Good luck! We can’t wait to see what you build—and what you break. 🔨 🎮

in this game Jam you have a week to make a game demo on gx's Game maker to submit the game you must either submit it on GX games or itch.io the game must have elements that is appropriate to a 13 to 16 plus demographic

at the time of saying this the jam will start in 5 hours

Running a short jam with a twist mechanic: you get the theme the moment it starts, and exactly 24 hours in a mandatory extra element drops that you have to work into whatever you've already built.

Quick facts:

• 60 hours total, July 31 to Aug 3
• Solo or team, no size cap
• Any engine, any platform, no VR or controller only entries
• AI tools allowed if disclosed
• Rated by fellow participants after submissions close, across four categories: fun, execution, concept, and how well you folded in the Catalyst (extra element)

Recently I joined my first ever game jam. I decided to document the process and I think it turned out super well. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsD7sM3l1R0&t=3s

Most game jams end when the deadline does. We wanted to build one that could help developers take a meaningful next step.

The Bezi Mega Jam runs from September 14 to 29, 2026, with more than $12,000 in prizes, including GDC passes, an iPad Pro, Synty assets, Bezi subscriptions, and cash prizes.

In this post, I share how nearly a year of running monthly Bezi Jams shaped the Mega Jam, what we learned from the community, and why we are building the event around lasting opportunities rather than another deadline.

Read the full story:

https://www.bezi.com/blog/mega-jam

Jam details and registration:

https://itch.io/jam/bezi-mega-jam-1

GBA GAME JAM [Upcoming] $185 Prize Pool ( updated )

• [Upcoming] - $185 Prize Pool

Create a GBA-like game with GBStudio.

Link for a game jam:

https://discord.gg/Pt9Tct44e

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Увидел анонс крупного джема и кликнул на заявку. Цель была конкретная — забрать главный приз в $5000.

Организаторы выделили на разработку фиксированный таймлайн в 30 дней. Но вместо того чтобы со старта пилить билд, я выдал максимально странный мув:

— Запуски Unity: 0 раз;

— Написанный код: 0 строчек;

— Весь прогресс: игра существовала исключительно в моей голове 🧠🤤

Пока дедлайн неумолимо тикал, я просто прокручивал концепт и механики ментально, вообще не прикасаясь к движку (да похую).

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В следующей части — о том, какой хаос начался, когда пришлось экстренно переносить этот мысленный долгострой в код.

[XG]. Подпишитьсь гията 🙏

Fala turma!
Bom dia/tarde/noite.
Estou começando um server de discord pra divulgação de jogos e interação de pessoas que estão começando no desenvolvimento nessa área. No intuito principal é que quem esteja ali realmente ganhe algo, assim como acrescente. Por isso estamos fazendo nossa primeira Game Jam. Lá já tem um forms para votar em categoraias que formarão a proposta do tema como:

🎮 Estilo de Jogabilidade
⚙️ Mecânicas Principais
❓ Quem ou o que o jogador controla?
📖 Estrutura Narrativa
🎵 Áudio/Música
🎲 Restrições de Desenvolvimento
🌎 Ambientação

Não haverá prêmio, apenas um showcase no nosso canal do YT, assim como discuções e trocas de assets no discord.
https://discord.gg/hn3FrXB9qC

Hey everyone!

Good morning, afternoon, or evening!

I'm starting a Discord server focused on game development, where people can showcase their projects, learn together, and connect with other beginner and indie developers. The main goal is to create a community where everyone can both gain something and contribute.

To kick things off, we're hosting our very first Game Jam!

We've already opened a poll where members can vote on the categories that will shape this jam's theme, including:

🎮 Gameplay Style
⚙️ Core Mechanics
❓ Who or What Does the Player Control?
📖 Narrative Structure
🎵 Audio & Music
🎲 Development Constraints
🌎 Setting

There won't be any cash prizes. Instead, completed games will be featured in a showcase on our YouTube channel, and participants will be able to discuss their projects, exchange assets, and collaborate through our Discord community.

Everyone is welcome, whether you're just getting started or already have some experience!

https://discord.gg/hn3FrXB9qC