Here are the 20 games that were selected to showcase at GDC 2025's alt.ctrl.GDC event. This exhibition, co-helmed by indie curator John Polson, is dedicated to showcasing some of the most unique, offbeat, alternate controllers in modern games.
GDC knows the key to game industry success is to think creatively—and there's no better example than alt.ctrl.GDC. Submissions are now open for the 10th annual alternative controller exhibition, happening only at GDC 2024!
This exhibition, co-helmed by indie curator John Polson, showcases some of the most unique, offbeat, and innovative controllers in modern games—with this year featuring a focus on accessibility.
This year, 15 games were chosen as part of the alt.ctrl.GDC showcase—and one of them will win the brand-new Audience Award.
Deadline is Friday, December 3 to send in your one-of-a-kind game peripherals, contraptions, and novelties.
