Courage XL Returns to Kick Off GDC Week | March 8, 2026 in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA, Courage XL is back for its tenth edition on March 8, 2026 at The Great Northern, one night before the GDC Festival gets underway. Courage XL brings together independent game developers, publishers, investors, press, and creators for an informal celebration of games and community just before the start of GDC week.
Featured games include:
Connected by Dazard Studio
Heartwood by Panda Cat Games
Chiaroscuro by Torcheye Games
Deep Dish Dungeon by Behold Studios
HIDE YOUR BALLS by Lunarch Studios Inc.
Criss Cross Castle by Simply Sweet Games
APED! by Blinking Pixel
VYGR by Axiom Entertainment
Art Solitaire by FLICK
RollerGirl by Pushing Vertices
Arcade Asylum by Gamokratic
Eternal Palace Sakura by Shochiku Games
Blocks for Babies by BunkSoft Interactive
Rain98 by C#4R4CT3R
Poke A Nose by Jelle van Meerendonk
Crowfish by STROBETANO
Slot Machine Gun by Lakeview Games
Colorbound by Panpipe Studio
Clawsome by Cometa Games
Jigrift by Jigrift
These games span genres from cooperative puzzles and roguelites to narrative adventures and vibrant platformers.
Courage XL keeps things casual and informal. Attendees can enjoy drinks, demos, and conversations in an open environment designed to help break the ice before the pace of GDC begins. The event features a VIP hour for press, publishers, and investors, followed by early bird and general admission experiences.