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On October 22, the SHIBA GAME AWARD Executive Committee announced the grand prize and each award for the online game award “SHIBA GAME AWARD 2026 SUMMER.”
The SHIBA GAME AWARD is an online game award held twice a year, in summer and winter, by the editorial team of the game media outlet ‘SQOOL.NET Game Lab’ to support game creators.
SGA2026SUMMER, 331 entries were submitted from around the world. After three rounds of judging, among the 31 finalists, eight titles were chosen: one grand prize, four streamer awards (three titles), and four judges’ special prizes. The VTuber-themed courtroom mystery game ‘Who Is the Inside?’ won the grand prize.
Details of each award are as follows. The 31 finalist titles were introduced during a YouTube live broadcast held on October 18, 2026, so please be sure to check those out as well.
YOUTUBE Live Archive
■ SGA2026SUMMER Grand Prize Who is the person inside?
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2871140
Comment from Representative Kato:
It’s a game reminiscent of Ace Attorney, where you solve a murder case that occurs at a Vtuber agency, and the scenario is very well crafted. The fact that Vtubers don’t show their faces is skillfully used in the story’s progression, so you can enjoy it until the very end.
It’s not a fancy or rich game, but the structure that gradually draws you into the story and the game concept designed so anyone can enjoy it are truly wonderful, making it a title I want to support going forward.
■ SGA2026SUMMER Streamer Award
Kisa / Kisa Award ANTHEM #9 (Anthem Number Nine)
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2656490/ANTHEM9/
Kisa/Kisa’s comment:
Above all, the gem battle system is just too fun!!
The stylish design, attractive characters, and game balance were excellent.
Hydrangea Lyla Award: Demon City CHI-BA
https://qr.c-cloud.co.jp/t/o/J6gucL (iOS / Android)
Hydrangea Lyra’s comment:
I was deeply moved by the originality of depicting lore as an RPG and the decade-long dedication to creation. It’s a work that lets you rediscover the charm of the local area and offers valuable insights. I felt it also encourages future creators who haven’t yet taken the first step.
Rinne Meguru Sho 1 Little Tree Kingdom
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3938990/Little_Tree_Kingdom/
Comment from Rinne Meguru:
Use the cards distributed daily to grow the trees.
Not only do you gather resources, but you also prepare for encounters with upcoming enemies.
There are disasters, but you overcome them all and complete the missions.
This is a solid work that contrasts with its cute art style, making it challenging and wonderful.
Reincarnation Prize 2: Demon City CHI-BA
https://qr.c-cloud.co.jp/t/o/J6gucL (iOS / Android)
Comment from Rinne Meguru (Rinne Meguru):
It’s not just about playing, nor just about learning.
As a work that combines play and learning, it’s very interesting.
It lets me return to the days when I naturally learned language and expression while playing games.
Precisely because of the current world, I want you to send me off.
■SGA2026SUMMER Special Jury Prize
ARCHETYPE BLUE
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2541560/ARCHETYPE_BLUE/
Judge’s comment:
Archetype Blue is a deck-building roguelike game where you form a party of four and fight together. Unusually for a game in this genre, the story is well put into the story, making it a highly anticipated work. The pixel art animations are detailed, showing a strong sense of attention to detail and passion.
A game just about fighting
https://unityroom.com/games/onlyattack (unityroom / browser)
Judge’s comment:
An RPG where princesses fight using only the command to “fight” with just one fist. Even though there’s only one command, there are various choices and meta elements, making the game fun with just one idea—it’s amazing.
Lost and Found Co.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390
Judge’s comment:
As a hidden object game, the artwork is very appealing, with each design carefully crafted. Even at points unrelated to the main story, various gimmicks and reactions are prepared, allowing you to enjoy clicking on different spots.
Sovereign Tower
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4113940/__Sovereign_Tower/
Judge’s comment:
Sovereign Tower is a simulation game set in medieval fantasy. You hire quirky knights to take on quests and solve various problems, but each knight has their own strengths and dislikes, so it’s very interesting to decide which knight to send for each quest. The characters’ personalities are also attractively crafted, making it a game that draws you in.
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