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Pixel Expo Brings Australia’s Indies to Steam
Chuck Another Game On The Barbie: The 2025 Pixel Expo Showcase is firing up the grill on Steam from September 13 to 15, 2025, running in tandem with Pixel Expo in Perth (September 13-14), Western Australia's largest entertainment event celebrating gaming, animation, and creative industries. This first-ever Steam showcase collaboration with Pixel Expo brings the excitement of the convention floor to players worldwide, spotlighting brilliant Australian indie games and giving fans everywhere the chance to wishlist, discover, and support local talent. Pixel Expo already draws more than 7,000 attendees annually. With the new Steam showcase, that celebration now extends worldwide, giving Australian creators the chance to reach audiences far beyond Perth.
Serving up the smoke and sizzle of Pixel Expo to players worldwide, Chuck Another Game On The Barbie celebrates the creativity and diversity of the Australian games scene. From wholesome indies to chaotic couch co-ops, the showcase serves up a feast of 32 Australian titles from WA creators and interstate studios alike. With something on the menu for every taste, players can wishlist games directly on Steam before sampling them in person at Pixel Expo.
"I'm thrilled to launch this digital showcase alongside Pixel Expo," said Rin McBeath, organiser of the Steam event. "It's an exciting chance to put local talent on the global stage and show the world just how much creativity is bubbling up in Australia's games industry."
As a non-profit event, Pixel Expo is committed to strengthening Western Australia's creative industries. By partnering with Steam for this inaugural showcase, Pixel Expo and West Aussie Games are helping put local developers on the international stage and building momentum for WA's growing games industry.
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