The Valladolid City Council, through its economic development and innovation agency IdeVa, has launched the second edition of the Pucela Game Awards 2026, an initiative aimed at recognizing the talent, creativity, and innovation of independent video game developers across Spain.
With a total prize fund of €25,000, distributed across five categories, the awards seek to foster the growth of the independent video game industry, support emerging projects, and strengthen Valladolid’s position as a meeting point for Spain’s national gaming ecosystem.
Award Categories
Participating video games may be submitted to one of the five award categories. Each category carries a cash prize of €5,000.
Best Indie Game 2026
Awarded to the most outstanding independent video game of the year for its overall excellence, creativity, innovation, technical achievement, and ability to deliver a memorable player experience.
Best Indie PC/Console Game
Recognizes an indie video game developed for traditional platforms that stands out for its technical quality, gameplay, and user experience.
Best Indie VR Game
Dedicated to projects developed for Virtual Reality that make innovative use of the immersive possibilities offered by this technology.
Best Art Direction
Honours excellence in a video game's visual design, with particular consideration given to artistic style, aesthetic coherence, character design, environments, and animations.
Best Narrative Indie Game
Awarded to video games whose main value proposition lies in the quality of their story, characters, setting, and narrative development.
Who Can Apply?
Applications may be submitted by:
- Individuals aged 18 or over who are residents of Spain.
- Legally established companies headquartered in Spain.
- Groups of individuals and/or legal entities developing projects within the independent video game sector.
In the case of companies, applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Qualify as a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
- Have an annual turnover of less than €2,000,000.
- Have been incorporated less than 10 years prior to the application date.
Registration and Deadlines
If you would like your video game to be considered for the Pucela Game Awards 2026, you must submit your application by 9 october 2026.
Applications must be submitted through the General Registry of Valladolid City Council, preferably via the online registration system, together with the documentation and technical materials required under the terms and conditions of the call.
The finalist projects are expected to be announced in late October 2026 and will have the opportunity to showcase their work during DEVOTION, where the awards ceremony will take place on 14 and 15 November 2026 at the Cúpula del Milenio in Valladolid.
Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo Económico, IdeVa
